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Summary of Contents for 1994 Skylark

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Page 4: ...ithout further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited forBuickMotor For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Division whenever it appears in this manual Pl...

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Page 7: ...krace in 1906 And a Buick was the first car to travel across South America driven from Buenos Aim Argentina over the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 I9II Model 2i Touring Car on Buick s TestHill Buick...

Page 8: ...ring changes which resulted in increased sales The torque converter automatic transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 1949 Roadmaster 19...

Page 9: ...he all of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation anager Buick Motor Division Our mission is sim...

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Page 11: ...ive under different conditions This parttells you what todo if you have aproblem while driving such asa flat tire or engine overheating etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running pro...

Page 12: ...quickly Safety Warnings and Symbols You will finda number of safety cautions in this book We usea box with gray backgrouna and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you wer...

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Page 14: ...ver your vehicle is driven FASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS WINDOW f POWER t I These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN HIGH BEAM OR o FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls wlNDsHIE...

Page 15: ...belts Part 1includes I Seats and Seat Controls _ HeadRestraints SafetyBelts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Lap ShoulderBelt Supplemental Restraint System Air bag Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Ch...

Page 16: ...Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about theseats how to adjust them andalga about reclining front seatbacks and head ri tmints Manual Seat 14...

Page 17: ...der the holding the switchup Hold the switch down to lower front edge of the seat The lever near the outer side of the front of the seat the seatUnlocks the seat allowing it to slide forward and Cente...

Page 18: ...Reclining Front Seatback s II Rear Control R Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switchup Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat 16...

Page 19: ...But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 1...

Page 20: ...I Slide the head restraint up or downlsothat the topof the restraintis closest to the topof your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash...

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Page 22: ...When you fold the seatback up push the top of the seat making sure the seat is completely closed to ensure the seat locksin a sudden stop or crash...

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Page 25: ...SafetyBelts Work When youride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going For example if the bike is going10mph 16krn h so is the child...

Page 26: ...Take the simplest car Suppose it s just a seaton wheels Put someone onit 24...

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Page 28: ...anel 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 take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 29: ...k with safety belts not instead of them Everyair bag systemever offered for sale has requiredthe use of safety belts Even ifyou re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the...

Page 30: ...s sectionisonlyforpeople of adultsize seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chimenor the light will come on Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and...

Page 31: ...stof Part 1does not apply to your vehicle To learn howto use your safetybelts please read the Owner s Manual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Buickfirst sold in Canada Driver Position Th...

Page 32: ...as possible In a crash this applies force to the strong pel ic bones And you d be lesslikely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could caus...

Page 33: ...tomatic belt buckled However you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency To unbuckle the automatic belt just pus hthe button on the buckle I To reattach the automatic belt 1 Close and lock the door 2...

Page 34: ...What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t givenearly as much protection this way...

Page 35: ...What swrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place...

Page 36: ...What s wrong with this I A The shoulder beltis worn under thearm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times...

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Page 39: ...uld go out which means the system is ready Remember if the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when youare driving your air bag system may not w...

Page 40: ...arily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regardedas anything more thana supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal...

Page 41: ...rvicecan mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service _ NOTICE If you damage the cover for thle driver s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the a...

Page 42: ...ur vehicle and the air bag Safety belts work for everyone including Pregnant ysiem The air bag system does not need regu1ar women Like all occupants they are more likely to be maintepaqce seriously in...

Page 43: ...ring them properly Adjust the seat tosee how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight Move your seat far enough forward that yourfeet touch thepart of the car that is called the toeb oard A T...

Page 44: ...ng safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown outof the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Sedt Outside Passenger P...

Page 45: ...l up on the latch plate to make sureit issecure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would b...

Page 46: ...nder the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Thes...

Page 47: ...r belts away from the neck and head There isone guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the seat back andthe interior body about half way down t...

Page 48: ...e slotsof the guide I 3 Be surethat the beltis not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle the belt around the child and make sure that both thel...

Page 49: ...guide onto the clip Rotatethe guide and clipinward and inbetween the seat backand the interior body leaving onlythe loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position n Lap Belt When you sit in a...

Page 50: ...u would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to infants andallchildrensmallerthanadultsize In fact the lawin every statein United States and in every Canadian province says child...

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Page 53: ...e dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position I If your child restraint has a top strap it shoul...

Page 54: ...ortions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latchplate to adjust the If the shoulder belt goes in front of the chil...

Page 55: ...nt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety b...

Page 56: ...it along the belt U When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position you ll be using the lap belt Seethe earlier section aboutthe top strapif the child restraint has one 2 Put the restr...

Page 57: ...sh and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sureit secure Ifthe child restraint isn t secure turn the ratch plate over and buckle it again Thensee if it is secure If it isn t secureth...

Page 58: ...To use a child restraint here you will need a special infant child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 56...

Page 59: ...t and these steps 1 Unbuckle theautomaticlap shoulder beltby pushipg the buttonon the buckle 2 Snap m hook of the infant child seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat It will s...

Page 60: ...he belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt 5 6 I Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the in...

Page 61: ...show you how 8 Put the hookon the free end throughthe s1ot hthe latch plate 9 To make it tight pullthe belt while you push down on the child restraint If the belt won t stay tight switch it end for en...

Page 62: ...it 1 Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove won t fly around in a crash and injure someone the special latch plate Leave the latch plate on the 4 Remember to reattach the automatic belt...

Page 63: ...can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they are restrained in therear seat But they need to use t...

Page 64: ...ut be surethat the shoulder beltstill 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 i...

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Page 66: ...I A The beltis torn Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces Ifa beltis tom or frayed geta new one right away 64 1...

Page 67: ...YOU if everything is working properly and what todo if you have a problem Part 2 includes Keys 66 DoorLocks 67 NewVehicleBreak In 76 ShiftingtheTransaxle 81 Windows 91 TiltSteeringWheel 92 Startingthe...

Page 68: ...Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks 66...

Page 69: ...s you ll beable to have new ones made easily using these tags I r 9 y 2 c I i T I i Door Locks NOTICE Your Buick has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trou...

Page 70: ...To unlock the door slide the lock control forward The lock control will show orange when i n the unlock positon...

Page 71: ...use the manual or power lock If the shift lever is NOT in T Park or N Neutral when the opened door is closed all doors will be locked when the door is closed If the shift lever is in P Park or N Neutr...

Page 72: ...witch located on the insideof the trunk lid allows you to disable the remote trunk release inside the passenger compartment With the lockout control inthe OFF position you can usethe remote trunk rele...

Page 73: ...you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk fromup to 30 feet 9 m away usingthe key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequ...

Page 74: ...the ignition is off If the ignition is ON the trunk will unlock if the tranqaqle is in N Neutral or P Park Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent anothe...

Page 75: ...or a similar type 8 1 If your transmitter has a screw remove the screw from the back cover If there is no screw carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime or similar object inthe slot between th...

Page 76: ...utside 74 1 Use a key to move the lock all the way up If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the reardoor fromthe inside You...

Page 77: ...ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignitionand transaxle And remember to lock the doors Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock...

Page 78: ...rive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid makinghard stops for the first 200 miles 322km or so Duringthis time your new brakelinings aren...

Page 79: ...nd transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature C Off This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like Lock Use Off if you must have you...

Page 80: ...if your Buick is moving Ifyou do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped To start yourL4 engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key...

Page 81: ...erly If you ever haveto haveyour vehicletowed see the part of this manual thattells how to do it without damagingyour vehicle See Towing Your Buick inthe Index To start yourV6 engine 1 Without pushing...

Page 82: ...ater NOTICE if youdrive tao quickly through deep puddles or standingwater water can come in through your engine s air intake and bbdly damageyour engine If you can t avoid deep puddlesor standingwater...

Page 83: ...he kind of oil you have andsome other things Insteadof trying to list everything here we ask that you contacta Buick dealer in the area where you ll be parkingyour vehicle The dealer can giveyou the b...

Page 84: ...shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting Out of P Park in this part I R Reverse I z 1 1 Use this gear to...

Page 85: ...ighway situations of P Park or N NeutraQwiththe engi ne this position isfor normal driving at all speeds in of When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When...

Page 86: ...can damageyour engine 0 1 First Gear 3 SpeedTransaxleOnly This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selecto...

Page 87: ...ison the brake system warninglight will come on The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels To release the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever I NOTI...

Page 88: ...iler in the Index That section shows what todo first tokeep the trailer from moving Steering ColumnShift Lever 1 Bold the brake pedaldown with your right foot and 2 Move the shift lever into 44P 9 Par...

Page 89: ...le Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shiftlever into P Park position like this Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all th...

Page 90: ...k Torque Lock If you are parking ona hill and you don t shift your transa ple 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...

Page 91: ...to P Park andalso release the shift lever button on floor shift models as you maintain brake appl ication Then move the shift lever into the gear you want Press the shift lever button before moving th...

Page 92: ...Engine Exhaust RunningYour Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever haveto here are some things to know...

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Page 94: ...drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs moreroom when youexit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pullthe lever Move the steering wheel to a...

Page 95: ...ight High Low Beam Passing Signal Flash To Pass Feature Cruise Control Option Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These p...

Page 96: ...itself whenyou 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 bulb is burn...

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Page 98: ...or return to your between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or preset speed Low Speed Delay Wipers Option Snow Move the lever to DELAYthen tWfl the band to r i i withoat washer fluid can be...

Page 99: ...well as washer fluid Fillyour washer fluid tank only 314 fu ll when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage th e tank if it is completelyfull Don t use radiator antifreezeinyour w...

Page 100: ...When you apply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts Off To Set Cruise Control i 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want...

Page 101: ...3 Push in the set buttonat the end of the leverand release it 4 Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal 99...

Page 102: ...Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you holdthe switch at RES ACC Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle...

Page 103: ...1 Move the Cruise switchfrom ON to RES ACC Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch 2 To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to RES ACC f...

Page 104: ...the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steephi...

Page 105: ...e headlights will remain Off 0 Turn the lever to the light symbol to turn on your headlights The headlight switch is located on the control leftof the steering column The interior courtesy lights can...

Page 106: ...rned on again battery power will be resupplied Under these conditionsit will be necessary to reset clock and audio system settings Headlight On Warning If the light switch islefton you ll hear a warni...

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Page 108: ...are sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your car Moving the day night adjustment at the bottom of the mirror allows you to change the mirrorto avo...

Page 109: ...njust see the side of your car andthe area behind your car If you havethe optional power mirror the control is located on the driver sdoor Rotate the control to the left or right to choose the mirror...

Page 110: ...rror cover turns off the lights Convenience Net Option Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It...

Page 111: ...e the switch again and the sunroof willfully open To close the sunroof press and hold the switch forward Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted outfor cleaning To remove the rear ashtray for...

Page 112: ...lement when it s ready That can makeit overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Front Console Storage Option The console between the front seats has rear seat cupholders that when pulled...

Page 113: ...nside are cupholders which can be rotated forward for use with the cover closed There is a storage area for cassette tapes compact discs or other small items Your instrumentpanel is designed to let yo...

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Page 115: ...y 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 oneof your vehicle s functions Often gages and...

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Page 117: ...ihe vehicletowed fbr servioe See wingYour Car in the Index...

Page 118: ...you re driving your Buick needs service If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes 1TEMP c c I J...

Page 119: ...l driving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible The chapter Problems on the Road in this manual explains what todo Also see Engine Overhea...

Page 120: ...away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computeris indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with...

Page 121: ...p sign the light may blink 3 If you make a hardstop the light may comeon for a But when thiscomes on andstays on it means oil isn t going through your engine properly You could be low on oil or you mi...

Page 122: ...efly while youare ktarting your engine If the light doesn t come on have your vkhicle serviced so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the liglit stays on your engine oil level should...

Page 123: ...u need service and should take your Buick tothe dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn off alkaccessories and set your air system to OFF Voltage Indicator Option L This gage show...

Page 124: ...TICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolution...

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Page 127: ...system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 includes CornfortControlSystem 126 HeaterandDefroster 127 RearWindowDefogger 127 Ventilation 127 Airconditioner 128 Audiosystems 128 UnderstandingRadioRecepti...

Page 128: ...fan control is used to select the speed you want the air to flow Temperature This control allows you to set the air temperature provided by your heating and cooling system This applies to all comfort...

Page 129: ...See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Blend This setting divides the air flow equally between the heater and the defrosteroutlets Windshie1d Defrost This setting operates the defroster Most of the ai...

Page 130: ...r through the vents B L Bi Level Bi level canbe used with theair conditioning and works as described on the previous page Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and...

Page 131: ...e 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 I NOTIC E Reforeyouiadd...

Page 132: ...nce the sound between the 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 behind the lower knob moves the sound between your...

Page 133: ...esired station 0 Press the SET pushbutton SET appearsin the Within 5 seconds push any two adjoining display pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttonsare pressed ag...

Page 134: ...ume It tells you the time When the ignition is off push the RCL knob to display the time It allowsyou to hearthe other side of a tape Press PROG RCL knob while a cassette is playing The pushbuttons le...

Page 135: ...ct hour appears on the display 0 Press and hold SEEK untilthe correct minute appears on the display Treble Slide the treble lever up to increase the treble response If the station is weak or noisy sli...

Page 136: ...olume knob increases and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load player Press to mute press again to listen During MUTE only volume up will work It allows you to mute...

Page 137: ...and 5 FM 0 Tune in the desired station 0 Press the SETpushbutton SET appears inthe display 0 Within 5 seconds push oneof the five pushbuttons Whenever you press that button the preset station will re...

Page 138: ...or wet There s too much moisture inthe air If there is wait about an hour and try again Recall Press RCL to see what track is playing Press it again within 5 seconds toseehow long theCD has been play...

Page 139: ...ti theft feature for the compact disc player When you activate the anti theft feature your CD player won t be useable if it is ever stolen because it will go into a LOC mode when battery power is remo...

Page 140: ...SET button The display will show 000 3 Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6 thru 9 as previously indicated The display will show the number as entered 4 Press theAM FM button and the tim...

Page 141: ...own good cassette to see if the tape or the tape playeris at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abra...

Page 142: ...ghtened to the fender Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from me to time I To Clean the Antenna Mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise...

Page 143: ...will preventthe mastfrom possibly getting damaged If the antenna doesnot go downwhen you turnthe radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned Ineither case lowerthe antenna by handby carefully p...

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Page 145: ...ns We ve also included many other useful tipson driving Part 4 includes Defensive hiving DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Passing LossofControl DrivingatNight DrivingintheRain City...

Page 146: ...highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment 0 MuscularCoordination 0 Vision Police records show that almo...

Page 147: ...alcohol 355 rnl bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a According to the American Medical Association a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 12...

Page 148: ...0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired ata BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effectsare worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 0...

Page 149: ...isabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that mak...

Page 150: ...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 heav...

Page 151: ...hear a momentary motor or clicking noise And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on Thisis the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem withthe anti loc...

Page 152: ...braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you gettoo close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply...

Page 153: ...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 Both contro...

Page 154: ...ies like much speed as you can from a possible collision Then 1 steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as I...

Page 155: ...necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an er...

Page 156: ...s are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass youas you pull outto pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blin...

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Page 158: ...some driversare likely to be impaired driver may require at least twice as much light to see the byalcoholordrugs withnightvisionproblems orbysamething at nightasa20 year old fatigue What you do in t...

Page 159: ...Driving inthe Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because 157...

Page 160: ...too fast through large water puddlesor even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit...

Page 161: ...rees I telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about h...

Page 162: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 163: ...ere you expect to blend withthe flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to...

Page 164: ...nd 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 experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll re...

Page 165: ...u do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then hereare some tips 0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scanthe road ah...

Page 166: ...uphill Drive in the highest gear possible 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 road Drive at speeds that let you...

Page 167: ...an ice scraper a small brush or broom a suppl 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...

Page 168: ...ere Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try notto break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and p...

Page 169: ...uld probably stay with your vehicle unlessyou know forsure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things todo to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe...

Page 170: ...his saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a littlepfaster thanjust idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses lessfuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You...

Page 171: ...ng a trailer with your vehicle Do not towa trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2 3Liter L4 engine Your car can towa trailer if it is equipped with 3 1 Liter V6 engine and proper trailer towin...

Page 172: ...500 miles 800k m that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80km h and don t makestarts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey sp...

Page 173: ...tongue A should weigh10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your...

Page 174: ...e ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakesso you ll beable to install adjust and maintain them properly Because yo...

Page 175: ...n maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you towa trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument...

Page 176: ...ur regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start yourengine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let upon the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks...

Page 177: ...oblems that can occur on the road Part 5 includes HazardWarningFlashers 176 OtherWarningDevices 177 Jump Starting 178 TowingYourBuick 183 IfaTireGoesFlat 194 ChangingaFlatTire 194 CompactSpareTire 202...

Page 178: ...Hazard Warning Flashers I L Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signallights will flash on and off 176...

Page 179: ...the switch to the left Your hazard flashers work lio matter what position your key isin and even if the key isn t in When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning...

Page 180: ...it wonY work and it could damageyour vehicle To Jump StartYour Buick 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system I NOTICE I IIfthe other system isn t a 12 vo...

Page 181: ...at aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turnoff all If you leave your radio on it could be...

Page 182: ...tive andmegative will go to negative or a metal enginepart Don t connect to or you ll geta short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too r 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have loos...

Page 183: ...ttery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle h...

Page 184: ...rts that move The electrical connection isjust 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 11 Try tostart the...

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Page 187: ...ill occur Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicleto ground or vehicleto wheel lift equipment To helpavoid damage install a towing dolly and rais vehicle...

Page 188: ...nt To helpavoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicleuntiladequate clearance is obtained between the groundani wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooksto suspensioncomponent...

Page 189: ...If you getthe overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day 0 Stop after high spee...

Page 190: ...e s still no sign of steam you canidle the engine for twoor three 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 OUT...

Page 191: ...stem If the coolant insidethe coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down I NOTICE Engine damagefrom running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If...

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Page 194: ...n 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix up to FULL COLD orjust above the small cylinder at the baseof the opening...

Page 195: ...ot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level insidethe coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until thelevel reach...

Page 196: ...to blow out while you re driving If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your haza...

Page 197: ...The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll needis in the trunk 195...

Page 198: ...off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare To remove this wheel cover use the flat end of the wheel wrench Take the small coveroff to access the wheel nuts Using...

Page 199: ...inthe frame about18 46 cm fromthe front or rear tire well NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the v ehicle or may allaw the vehicle to fal loff the jack B e su...

Page 200: ...NOTICE Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan Pans could crack and begin to leak Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spare wheel...

Page 201: ...Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nutby hand until the wheel is held against the hub 199...

Page 202: ...L I Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lowerthejack completely Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequenceas shown...

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Page 204: ...replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your sparewill last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again...

Page 205: ...nsaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle Rocking yourvehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back a...

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Page 207: ...tion about your vehicle and a section devoted to its appearancecare Part 6 includes Service Fuel HoodRelease Engineoil Aircleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid i Enginecoolant Power Steering Fluid Windshi...

Page 208: ...t to get the proper Buick Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Buick than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehic...

Page 209: ...red under you r warranty And even at5 or less theremust be cosolvents and corrosion preventersin this fuel to helpavoid these problems I Gasolines for Cleaner Air Yuu use of gas olin wi h deposit cont...

Page 210: ...Foreign Countries If you plan ondriving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuelmay behard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls wofi...

Page 211: ...lling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged dooron the right side of your vehicle Pull up on the release lever to unlatch the fpel door It is located on the floor to the left of the driver s seat i i 2...

Page 212: ...ll gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible See Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick hthe Index NOTICE If you need a new cap besure t c a get th eright type Your dealer can get on...

Page 213: ...n for the underhood light to function when you open the hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle Itis located in the area to the left and beneath the instrument pane...

Page 214: ...ment panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Iight in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added...

Page 215: ...ve the oila few minutes to drain back into the oilpan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth th...

Page 216: ...te MI and is preferred foruse in your gasoline engine You should look for this on the front of the oilcontainer and use onlyoils that display this new symbol You shouldalso usethe properviscosity oilf...

Page 217: ...r show its viscosity or thickness Donot use other viscosityoils such as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE If you cannot find oils with the new starburst symbol on thefront of the container you should look for and use...

Page 218: ...gineis at low speed mostof the time as in 0 You tow a trailer often Most trips are through dusty places If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change youroil and filterevery 3 0...

Page 219: ...o the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filterbefore disposal Don t ever disp0s e of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into se...

Page 220: ...ne 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 B uickdealership Servic...

Page 221: ...turesare above 50 F 10OC If it scolder than50 F lO C you may have to drive longer To check the fluid level 0 Park your vehicle on a level place 0 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever i...

Page 222: ...ehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid levelas described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back inall the way Engine Coolant The following exp...

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Page 225: ...artment is hot the level When the engine compartmentis cool the level should be at the HOT mark should be atthe FULL COLD mark What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of f...

Page 226: ...se waqher fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as hell as washer fluid Fill your washerfluid tan...

Page 227: ...of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your br...

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Page 229: ...y If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1000 miles 1600km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your...

Page 230: ...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 takeoff the black negative cable from th...

Page 231: ...Bulb Replacement Raise the hood and locate the headlamp bulb retainers To remove the access cover retainers turn them 1 4turn and lift the coveroff Pull the bulb socket straight out from the access c...

Page 232: ...AS VEH lCLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRESAREHOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEEOWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show ho...

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Page 234: ...qleading tire manufacturer These tires are wimqnted byt b tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick Ifyour spare tire is a daqgent brand than your road tires you will...

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Page 237: ...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...

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Page 239: ...cle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factoryto give you the longest tirelife and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you not...

Page 240: ...NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to...

Page 241: ...own until it stops Driving too fast with chains on willdamageyour vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match o...

Page 242: ...dered cleaner They will cl n normalspots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather 0 Use solvent type cleanersin a well ventilated area If a ring forms afterspot cleaning clean the enti...

Page 243: ...See the previous NOTICE Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or OilyStains Such as grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and a...

Page 244: ...ner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water anda mild soap or saddle soap 0 For stubborn stains usea mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils var...

Page 245: ...ed in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Ckaning the Outsideof Your Buick The paint finish...

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Page 247: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the fram...

Page 248: ...and black tires 1050214 32 02 0 946L VinylLeather Cleaner Spot and stain removal 1050244 16 02 0 473L Fabric Cleaner Spotand stain removal 1050427 23 02 0 680L Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls 10...

Page 249: ...er parts On this label is your VIN themodeldesignation 0 paintinformation and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Engine Iden...

Page 250: ...andCircuitBreakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits bya Combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly rkducesthecha...

Page 251: ...ntalInflatable Restraint Crank Input Instrument Panel Interior Lights Dimming Gauges Rear Defog Warning Lights Horn Interior Lights Chime Auto Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Heater AirConditioning An...

Page 252: ...and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Look at the silver colored band insid...

Page 253: ...54 4 Interior Front Leg Room 43 3 Head Room 37 8 ShoulderRoom 53 6 Hip Room 49 1 Sedan 189 1 67 5 53 2 103 4 55 9 54 4 43 3 37 8 54 1 49 1 Interior Rear Coupe Leg Room 34 0 Head Room 36 5 Shoulder Roo...

Page 254: ...k Turn 2057NA Front S ide Marker 194 Backup 20057 HighLevelStop 1141 License 194 RearSideMarker 194 Tail 194 Tail Stop Turn 3057 Application Number Interior Ashtray 161 Footwell Courtesy 194 Header Re...

Page 255: ...Engine Code 3 L40 2 3LL 4 MFI QUAD 4 OHC...

Page 256: ...axle Capacity 4 quarts 3 8 liters MaintenanceItemPartNumbers Air Filter A974C Fuel Filter GF48 1 Oil Filter PF40 PCV Valve CV892C Spark Plug R44LTS GAP 0 060 Air Conditioning Capacity R 134A Air Condi...

Page 257: ...ent How This Part is Organized Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules SelectingtheRightSchedule Schedule1 Schedule11 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Se...

Page 258: ...KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS I RECOMMENDED L Haveyou purchased the GM ProtectionPlan The Plansupplementsyour new vehicle warranties See your Buickdealerfor details...

Page 259: ...eduled Maintenance Services shows what to havedone and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless youare technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your deale...

Page 260: ...our dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo...

Page 261: ...ripsare less than 10miles 16 km when outside temperaturesare below freezing The engine isat low speed mostof the time asin Youoperate your vehicle in dusty areas You tow a trailer With some models you...

Page 262: ...duleI should also be followedif the caris used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications TO BE SERVICED SeeExplanationof Scheduled Maintenance ServicesFollowing SchedulesI and...

Page 263: ...r I 48 000 miles at the same intervals An Emission Control Service The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failureto perform this maintena...

Page 264: ...ssis Lubrication 3 Tire Wheel Rotation Inspection 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection 5 Cooling System Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First I MILES 000 30 I...

Page 265: ...See Explanationof ScheduledMaintenance Services Following SchedulesI andI1 Every 30 000 mi 50 000 km The services shown in this schedule upto 45 000 miles 75 000 km should be performedafter 45 000 mi...

Page 266: ...rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection Rotation inthe Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular or premature wear check the wheel a...

Page 267: ...type See Specifications Chart in the Index Spark Plug WireInspection 3 1L Code M engfie only Inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the coils andat the spark plugs Replace wiie...

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Page 269: ...Lock Lubricate the key lock cylinders with Cylinders the lubricant specified in Section D Body Lubrication Lubricateallbodydoorhinges Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood...

Page 270: ...ineoff turn the key to the RUN position but don t start theengine Withoutapplyingthe regular brake try to move the shift lever outof P Park with normal effort If the shift le ver moves out of P Park y...

Page 271: ...e F Park mechanism s holdingability Shift to F Park Then releaseall brakes CHECK OR SERVICE Underbody Flushing WHAT TO DO At least every spring use plain waterto flush any corrosive materials from the...

Page 272: ...ections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in thefloorpan or couldlet exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index INSPECTION OR SERVICE Throttle Linkage nspection...

Page 273: ...mixture of water prefkrably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeke GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycledcoolantconformingto GM...

Page 274: ...de 2 Category LB or GC LB GM OptikleenaWasherSolvent GM Part No 105 15 15 or equivalent a Engineoil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade...

Page 275: ...When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the ScheduleI or S cheduleI1 maintenance charts which correspond tothe maintenance performed Also you shouldfttain all mainten...

Page 276: ...ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED _ I 1 I 274...

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Page 278: ...mbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left topof the instrument panel and visible through the windshield 0 Dealership name an...

Page 279: ...S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live i...

Page 280: ...nty repairs Also reimbursement upto 30 a day 5 days maximum may be av ailable for the cost of a rental car bus or even a cab A free one way shuttle ride up to10miles fromthe dealership is available fo...

Page 281: ...of 3 000 Buick dealers Buick Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and security providing once again that Buick is TheNext Symbolfor Quality in America for emergency services B...

Page 282: ...ay avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your ve...

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Page 284: ...ing equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSP s are at your participating Buick dealer...

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Page 286: ...I S n I I n i d t I 2 3 Y 9 B Y Y 1 2...

Page 287: ...e 207 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 244 AntennaCare 140 Antifreeze 220 Anti lockBrakes 149 WarningLight 115 Appearancecare 239 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials Chart 246 AshtraysandLighter 109 Ass...

Page 288: ...Flat Tire 194 CheckOilLight 120 Checking Brakemuid 225 Engine Coolant 220 CassetteTapePlayerCare 139 Engine Oil 212 Power Steering Fluid 223 RestraintSystems 63 Transaxle Fluid 218 Underhood 211 Winds...

Page 289: ...162 Night 156 Rain 157 Through Deep Standing Water 80 Winter 165 Electrical Equipment Adding 129 248 Emergency Braking 150 Steering 152 Starting 178 Towing 183 Daytime RunningLights 104 DefensiveDrivi...

Page 290: ...anger 95 On Warpling 104 HeadRestraints 18 Hearing Speech Impaired Assistance 276 Heater 127 Heater Engine Block Engine Coolant Heater 80 216 HighwayHypnosis 163 HillandMountainRoads 163 Hitches Trail...

Page 291: ...Vehicle 88 Lighter Cigarette 110 Rear 42 Lights AirBagReadiness 37 Courtesy 106 DaytimeRunning 104 InteriorDelay 106 On Warning 104 Operation 94 Reading 105 Removing and Replacing Bulbs 229 Warning 1...

Page 292: ...85 Over Things That Burn 89 With aTrailer 174 With the Engine Running 90 Passing 153 PolishingandWaxing 243 Power Antenna 140 Door Locks 69 Mirrors 106 Seats 15 SteeringFluid 223 Windows 91 Pregnancy...

Page 293: ...ren 60 Pregnancy Use During 40 Properly Worn 28 QuestionsAbout 27 RearComfortGuides 45 Rear Seat Passengers Positions 42 Replacement 64 Right Front Passenger Position 41 Torn 64 Twisted 35 Warning Lig...

Page 294: ...2 128 110 228 203 Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag 35 Sunroof 109 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 222 Tachometer 122 TaillightBulbReplacement 229 TapePlayer 133 TapePlayerCare 139 Temperature Warning Lig...

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