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Summary of Contents for 1995 Century

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Page 3: ...how to drive under different conditions This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tireor engine overheating etc Here the manual tells youhow to keep your Bui...

Page 4: ...it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25620610 A Second Printing ii We...

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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...

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

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: ...l of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz GeneralManager Buick Motor Division Our mi...

Page 10: ...t s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to...

Page 11: ...your vehicle Many times thisdamage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might s...

Page 12: ...s driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e9 TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Page 13: ...just them and also about folding seats reclining front seatbacks and head restraints Manual Seat Move the lever under the front seat to the left to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it then r...

Page 14: ...enter Control C Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the right or left Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control R Raise the rearof the seatby holding t...

Page 15: ...adjustablehead restraintup or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears Thispositionreduces the chance of aneck injuryin a crash Folding Rear Seats Wagon To add more car...

Page 16: ...ond seatback Each seat has its own release button Hold the release button down and pull the seatback forward and down To raise the split second seatback Lift the seatback until it locks in the upright...

Page 17: ...2 Pull the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle then push it down to the locked position 3 Lower the storage compartment lid 1 5...

Page 18: ...a roll up cargo cover it must be removed before raising the seatback 1 Open the liftgate and lift the storage compartment lid 2 Fold it forward against the seatback 3 Press down on the seat release l...

Page 19: ...ety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Res...

Page 20: ...en buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed...

Page 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 9...

Page 22: ...I I The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrumentpanel 1 10...

Page 23: ...ven if you re upside down And your chanceof being conscious during and after a accident so you can unbuckle and get out ismuch greater if you are belted Why don t they just put in air bagsso people A...

Page 24: ...cial things to know about safety belts and children And there are differentrules for smallerchildren and babies If a child willbe riding in your Buick see the part of this manual called Children Follo...

Page 25: ...omatic because you don t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle And you don t have tounbuckle when you get out Just get into your vehicle Then close and lock the door Adjust the seat to see...

Page 26: ...raining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash It s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door That can happen if the door was slammed shut very...

Page 27: ...st the seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the 1atchplate into the buckle until it c...

Page 28: ...What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 16...

Page 29: ...What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 17...

Page 30: ...What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder atall times 1 18...

Page 31: ...Q t What s wrong with this At The belt is twisted across the body 1 19...

Page 32: ...ere are the most important things to know about the air bag system AIR BAG I There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIRBAG The system checks the air bag s electrical s...

Page 33: ...system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with...

Page 34: ...ag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would no...

Page 35: ...ly qualified technicianswork on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s a...

Page 36: ...t the fetus won t behurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position Was your Buick first sold when new...

Page 37: ...straight Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the car that is called the b toeboard A That way you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash Center Passeng...

Page 38: ...ender at the end of this section When you sit in a center seating position or in a station wagon third seat you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch pla...

Page 39: ...who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have la...

Page 40: ...sure itis secure If the belt is not long enough 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 tounbuckle the safety...

Page 41: ...d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder...

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Page 44: ...fore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to securethe restraint in the front...

Page 45: ...ou may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the te therhardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for th...

Page 46: ...ere Until you have this clip secure achild restraint only in a seat that has a separatelap belt and a way to anchor a top strap if the child restraint has one See the following part about securing a c...

Page 47: ...5 Then thread both the lapand shoulder belt portions through the locking clip A Lap Belt Portion B Latch Plate C Buckle D ShoulderBelt E Locking Clip Portion 1 35...

Page 48: ...n the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint a s the instructions say portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around 3 Pick up the latc...

Page 49: ...remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing aChild Restraint in aCenter Seat Position You ll be using th...

Page 50: ...he child restraint instructions will show you how for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint asthe instructions say 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned...

Page 51: ...for anadult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position this Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Pdsition part dwsn t apply to your vehicle To...

Page 52: ...e part number for the correct attachinghardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog Once the special hardware is installed please follow the instructions with it and these steps 1 Unbuckl...

Page 53: ...hild seat attaching belt near the floor atthe door side of the seat 3 Put the belt s special latch plate into the vehicle s safety belt buckle 4 You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and...

Page 54: ...w the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 9 To make it tight pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint If the belt won t...

Page 55: ...and remove the special latch plate Leave the latch plate on the special belt 2 Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt 3 Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicl...

Page 56: ...he child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulderbelt can provide Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike...

Page 57: ...nter 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 t...

Page 58: ...regular safety belt CheckingYour Restraint Systems Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder warning systems areworking properly Look for any other...

Page 59: ...many standard and optional features on your Buick and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is worki...

Page 60: ...ler or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs I 1 I NOTICE Your Buick hasa numb...

Page 61: ...ck your vehicle From the outside Use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option From the inside To lock the door slide the lock control on the door rearward To u...

Page 62: ...ning have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically if the transaxle is in gear All doors will automatically unlock when you turn the ignition o...

Page 63: ...cause harmful interference and 2 This devicemust accept any interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this 0 Check to...

Page 64: ...n the dealermatches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You...

Page 65: ...ilar object in a slot between the coversand twist 2 Lift off the frontcover bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the batteries 4 Reassemble the transmitter Make sure the cover is on tightly so water...

Page 66: ...the liftgate will unlock when the ignition is ON and the transaxle is in PARK P To unlock the trunk f r o m e outside insert the door key arrd turn it clockwise Wagon Liftgate Operation r c The liftg...

Page 67: ...Turn the key to theright to unlatch the liftgate then pull up on the bottom of the liftgate To close pull down on the handle inside the liftgate then firmly shut the liftgate 2 9...

Page 68: ...Turn the key to the left to release the liftgate glass Then pull the glass up by the handle To close lower the glass until the latch catches 2 10...

Page 69: ...ible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s aneasy target forjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it Wh...

Page 70: ...oors except the driver s Then take the door key with you or glove box New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Buick doesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform better in the long run if you...

Page 71: ...ver s doorwhen the ignitionis off and the key is in the ignition D Run An ON position to which the switch returns after you start your engineand release the switch The switch staysin the RUN position...

Page 72: ...go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 secondsat a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner Andthe excessi...

Page 73: ...ve to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Car in the Index Driving Through DeepStandingWater I NOTICE If you drive...

Page 74: ...lectrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 11O volt outlet 1 NOTICE After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store thecord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you...

Page 75: ...ft lever PARK P This locksyour front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERS...

Page 76: ...tomatic overdrive this position is for normal driving If youneed more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 56 km h push your Going about 35 mph 56km h or more push the accelerator all t...

Page 77: ...or you can damage your engine FIRST GEAR 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector leveri...

Page 78: ...Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat Yo...

Page 79: ...Shifting Into PARK P 1 Hold the brakepedal down with your right footand set the parking brake 0 Pull the levertoward you 2 21...

Page 80: ...your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the PARK P position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can mo...

Page 81: ...urs a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull theshift lever outof PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your Buick has a brake transaxleshift interlock You have to fully...

Page 82: ...Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2 24...

Page 83: ...here are some things to know Follow the proper steps tobe sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parkingon a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing...

Page 84: ...windows when the ignition is on In of the latch to swing the window out into the open addition each passenger door has a control switch for its position own window To open pull the latch forward then...

Page 85: ...e room whenyou exit and enter thevehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock thewheel in place Tu...

Page 86: ...ht and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or alane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return...

Page 87: ...low beam to high or high tolow pull theturn signal leverall the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this blue lighton the instrument panel also will be on You control the windsh...

Page 88: ...inserts Heavy snow or icecan overload your wiper rnotor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the top of the turn sign...

Page 89: ...ch could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Wagon Rear Window Washermiper Option The rear windo...

Page 90: ...intain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work atspeeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you...

Page 91: ...To Set Cruise Control CRUISE 2 Get up to the speed you want The CRUISE the instrumen come on 4 Take your foot off the accele ratorpedal light on t Dane1will 2 33...

Page 92: ...ch at R A To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get tothe higher speed 2 Push the SET button at the en...

Page 93: ...e controlspeed 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 steep hills you m...

Page 94: ...the lamp symbol Press the switch marked P to turn on the parking lamps Press OFF to turn off all lamps InteriodInstrument Panel Lamps You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lamps by rotating th...

Page 95: ...nsorin the instrument panel cluster makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your headlamp low beams come on at reduced brightness when 0 the ignition is on 0 the headla...

Page 96: ...ont Seat Reading Lamps Option Press the switch to turn the front seat reading lamps on or off Mirror Reading Lamps Option Press the switches on the front of the mirror to turn on the reading lamps 2 3...

Page 97: ...urn the ignition on If you pull on the driver s inside door handle within 30 seconds of switching off the ignition the interior lamps will go on and stay on for about 5 seconds to allow you to unlock...

Page 98: ...ll the lever toward you to the night position Outside Mirrors Manual Both the driver and passenger side outside mirrors should be adjusted so that you just seethe side of your vehicle and the area beh...

Page 99: ...s side mirroris convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can seemore from the driver s seat Turn the knob left or right to select the driver s or passenger s mirror Rotate the knob to adjust...

Page 100: ...or quick starts and stops Wagon Cargo Security Cover I Option This cover is designed to help conceal articles in the rear storage area It pulls out and retracts like a window shade II If you have the...

Page 101: ...he roller Hold the handleand lift the support rod out of the slots Tug the cover lightly then let it roll back automatically Don t release the handleuntil the cover has rolled back completely To Remov...

Page 102: ...Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo arestill securely fastened I NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs mo...

Page 103: ...ssettesor CDs and a dual cup holder To use the cup holder flip it forward and close the armrest cover The cupholder can be removed for cleaning Flip the cup holder into the armrest storage area Squeez...

Page 104: ...your door key to unlock the storagebin on the driver s side near the liftgate Ashtrays Reach under the front edge of the ashtray compartment to open it To remove the ashtray for cleaning reach under t...

Page 105: ...er smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself I NOTICE Don t hold a cigar...

Page 106: ...iles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km 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 o...

Page 107: ...h this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let...

Page 108: ...nsors and the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or...

Page 109: ...ou if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder topush Or the pedalmay go closer to the floor It may ta...

Page 110: ...pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer tostop Have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Car inthe Index If the anti lock brake system warning light...

Page 111: ...fly as a bulb check when the engineis started If the light doesn t comeon then have it fixedso it will be there to tell you when the system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This red...

Page 112: ...ur vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible The chapter Problems on the Road in this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Your vehicle is equipped with either an am...

Page 113: ...re warning light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving Stop your vehicle and shut off the engine if this light stays on This indicates that oil is not going through y...

Page 114: ...iefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out If it stays on orcomes on while you are driving you may have a problem with...

Page 115: ...blem with your fuel gage and are normal operating characteristics 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the the gage reads FULL F a...

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Page 117: ...hrough ventilation system described later in this section Lever Controls The upper lever cnanges the functions of your system The lower lever changes the temperature of the air coming through the syst...

Page 118: ...lets Rotate the control next to the outlets to turn on adjust or turn off the air flow Adjust the lower lever on the control panel to the temperature desired HEATER When outside temperatures are cold...

Page 119: ...by turning off the ignition or pressingthe OFF portion of the switch 0 I NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the wa...

Page 120: ...he clock AM FM Stereo Radio 1 OL 3 S A L TREBLE L RECALL TUNE 0 FADE R b o A M F M I I 1 Press the SETbutton 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold SCAN until the 3 Press and hold SEEK until the correctmin...

Page 121: ...her station and stay there Push it again and it will find the next higher station Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations To set the pushbuttons forup to fourteen stations...

Page 122: ...o hear the other sideof the tape BAL The balance control behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance AM FM Rotate the lower knob to tunein radio stations Press it tochange between the...

Page 123: ...again D m Press theDNR button to select the Dynamic Noise Reduction system that reduces background hiss on AM and FM radio broadcasts as well as on cassette tapes You may want to leave itpushed in all...

Page 124: ...and harmfulto your hearing Take precautionsby adjusting the volumecontrol on your radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume con...

Page 125: ...the tape player Proper cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette Thissystem uses a cleaning cassettewith pads which scrubs the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner ca...

Page 126: ...ntenna to full mast extension 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent 3 Wipe cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt 4 Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting 5 Ma...

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Page 133: ...pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet t...

Page 134: ...hol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for theselaws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is fur people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if peo...

Page 135: ...er countriesit s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers inthe U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends...

Page 136: ...derate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a perso...

Page 137: ...t s only an average Itmight be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight allplay a part So do alcohol dru...

Page 138: ...er to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid Domestic Canadian ANTI LOCK This l...

Page 139: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could Thecomp...

Page 140: ...steeringcan help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will...

Page 141: ...o adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steeringin...

Page 142: ...reason to practice defensive drivingat all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder wh...

Page 143: ...cates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get to...

Page 144: ...to the right If you re being passed make it easy for the Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what I appens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t...

Page 145: ...ce with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may n...

Page 146: ...adlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When...

Page 147: ...eavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keepyour wiping equipment ingood shape and keep your wind...

Page 148: ...gh and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pres...

Page 149: ...ecially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the I...

Page 150: ...s busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving M...

Page 151: ...distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to theproper lane well in advance If you miss your exit donot under any circumstances stopand back up Drive on...

Page 152: ...just plain falling asleepat the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on t...

Page 153: ...e are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle Theseparts can work hard...

Page 154: ...n lane As you go overthe top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples ar...

Page 155: ...ra couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items i n your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably...

Page 156: ...n otherwise clearroad ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings orunder bridges Sometimes the surface of a curveor an overpass may remain...

Page 157: ...You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful I I 4 25...

Page 158: ...le and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle TIRE LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPAC...

Page 159: ...ss Vehicle WeightRating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rea...

Page 160: ...operly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your Buick dealer for important information...

Page 161: ...ting extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do hereare some important points 0 There are m...

Page 162: ...I 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an...

Page 163: ...de CO from your exhaust canget into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or othe...

Page 164: ...orking This letsyou check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working...

Page 165: ...ange lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer areburned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing...

Page 166: ...ve After Parking on aHill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly u...

Page 167: ...can occur on the road 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 lamps will flash on and off...

Page 168: ...gles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start y...

Page 169: ...it could cause aground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Buick and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off a...

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Page 171: ...the good battery Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cabledoesn tgo to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal parton the engine of the...

Page 172: ...y If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service the engine for awhile 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Tdke care that they don t touch each other or...

Page 173: ...al tires and wheels these instructionsand illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle has fron...

Page 174: ...steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the f...

Page 175: ...Hookups Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Buick earlier in this part 1 Attach T hook chains behind the t ront wheels into the bottom of the floor pan...

Page 176: ...4 x 4 wood beam across sling chains with spacer blocks contacting the forward extensions of the engine cradle 3 Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the timber and the lower edge of the...

Page 177: ...h lower control arm Rear Towing Hookups Before hooking up to atow truck be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Buick earlier in this part I 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slot...

Page 178: ...under the rear bumper I 3 Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring 4 Be certain your vehicle is towed no faster than 35 mph 56 k d h and no farther than SO miles...

Page 179: ...eep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Thecostly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see orh...

Page 180: ...t ten minutes If the warning 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 eng...

Page 181: ...3100 V6 CoolingSystem A Coolant recoverytank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric enginefan 5 15...

Page 182: ...L4 Engine 3100 EngiIle The coolant level should be at the FULL HOT mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system...

Page 183: ...gine is overheating both fan s shouldbe running If it isn t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank I f you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at...

Page 184: ...se the recommendedcoolant 5 18 When the coolant in the coolantrecovery tank is at the FULL HOT start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can addthe pr...

Page 185: ...5 19...

Page 186: ...ator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down whi...

Page 187: ...ine The 2 2L VIN Code 4 has one bleed valve located at the thermostat housing 3 1L V6 VTN Code M There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermos...

Page 188: ...neck If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise closethe valves after the radiator is filled 4 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and compar...

Page 189: ...and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan 8 By this time the coolant level inside the r a d iator filler neck may be lower If the level is lowe...

Page 190: ...lowout here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal an...

Page 191: ...l damage by driving slowlyto a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The followingsteps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire Some steps apply to all models others to justthe S...

Page 192: ...Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk 2 Turn the center retainer bolt on the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise toremove it then lift the tire cover 3 Lift off the jack and remove th...

Page 193: ...vers the spare tireby carefully pushing in on the top edge of the cover and pulling it away from the vehicle Then lift up 2 Remove the wing nut from the center of the spare tire and remove the adapter...

Page 194: ...lat end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel cover Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Removing the wire wheel cover requires this wire wheel key wrench A Put the flat end into...

Page 195: ...wheel wrench clockwise to the right 5 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t renlove them yet I yi L A 6 Position the jack under the vehicle nearest the tire to be changed Thejack loca...

Page 196: ...o fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Sedan Wagon 7 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far...

Page 197: ...ces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 9 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 10 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten ea...

Page 198: ...pact spare tire It won t fit Storethe wheel cover in the trunk or if you have the wagon in the rear cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your c...

Page 199: ...ting and tightening the extension bolt through the center of the tire into the storage areafloor Place the spare tire cover on the storagearea with the jack facedown over the hole in the centerof the...

Page 200: ...ored in this location 1 Store the wheel well cover in the floor compartment 2 Remove the tire retaining bolt from under thejack 3 With the air valve facing you place the flat tire in and position it i...

Page 201: ...y inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop a...

Page 202: ...NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck InSand Mud Ice or Snow What y...

Page 203: ...our vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and aforward gear spinning thewhee...

Page 204: ...NOTES 5 3s...

Page 205: ...trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own ServiceWork If you want to do some of your own service w...

Page 206: ...asoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may...

Page 207: ...ts from forrning in your engine and fuel system Thathelps keep your engine in tune and your emission controlsystem working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner...

Page 208: ...gen sensor will bedamaged All of that means costly repairs thatwouldn t becovered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact amajor oil companythat does business in the...

Page 209: ...ed surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks NOTICE If you needa new cap b...

Page 210: ...Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel a I Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary h...

Page 211: ...od idea tocheck your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to getan accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minut...

Page 212: ...L4 Engine The 3100V6 engine oil dipstick is located near the front and center of the engine compartment The 2 2L L4 engine oil dipstick is located in the fill cap near the front and center of the eng...

Page 213: ...n be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferredfor use in your gasoline engi...

Page 214: ...it s going to be 0 F lS C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 2OW SO NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Pe...

Page 215: ...l Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nai...

Page 216: ...a backfirecan cause a damagingenginefire And dirt can easily get have the air cleaner in place when you re driving the rubber duct into your engine which will damage it Always 1 Use a screwdriverto lo...

Page 217: ...2 Remove the wing nut and Dull off the cover 3 Remove and replace the filter Replace the cover wing nut and rubber duct Tighten the hose clamp 6 13...

Page 218: ...e or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or...

Page 219: ...ng 0 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P 0 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gearrange pausing forabout three seconds in each range Then po...

Page 220: ...ipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and paper towel then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The flu...

Page 221: ...id other thanDEXRON I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level its described under How to Check When the correct fluidlevel is obtained push the dipstic...

Page 222: ...ture Let the warning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreezethat meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage alum...

Page 223: ...old the coolant level should be at ADD or a littlehigher When your engine is warm the level shouldbe up to FULL HOT or a little higher To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the...

Page 224: ...he thermostat slows the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When youreplace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid The pow...

Page 225: ...d Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of fluid touse See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change al...

Page 226: ...sher reservoir Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t...

Page 227: ...put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking outof the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that saoner or later your brak...

Page 228: ...m partsso badly thatthey ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not tospill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Yo...

Page 229: ...Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we...

Page 230: ...ive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for...

Page 231: ...iner ring 2 Pull out the bulb assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness by lifting the plastic lockingtab To replace the bulb assembly 1 2 3 Snap anew bulb into thewiring harness A M...

Page 232: ...the loop of the spring which can be seenjust behind the bulb assembly 3 Pull the spring to the rear and slightly toward the outside of the car until the detent releases from the notch in the headlight...

Page 233: ...assembly r To replace the side marker bulb 1 Remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the 3 Insert the new bulb by pressing it straight into th...

Page 234: ...ter of the vehicle until the detent engages into the notch Taillight Bulb Replacement Sedan For the type of bulb see theIndex under Replacement Bulbs Replacing bulbs in the taillight housing is very d...

Page 235: ...mble the taillight Windshield WiperBlade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a springrelease 1 Pull the windshie...

Page 236: ...en they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflationis all right It s n...

Page 237: ...sure toput them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirtand moisture Tire Inspectionand Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000to 8 000 miles 10000 to 13000 km for any signs of unusu...

Page 238: ...e fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three or...

Page 239: ...ec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things duringnormal service on your vehicle If your...

Page 240: ...ire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause th...

Page 241: ...same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and bemounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need toreplace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM or...

Page 242: ...y 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 possible with the ends secu...

Page 243: ...hese unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid...

Page 244: ...ry it immediately with a blow dryer or aheat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer may scorch thefabric 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent...

Page 245: ...e off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 0 If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 0 If an odor lingers aftercleaning vomit or urine treat the area...

Page 246: ...ays containingsilicones or waxes rnay cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts cle...

Page 247: ...clean clothat least every six months During very cold dampweather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick The pa...

Page 248: ...damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surhces to remove foreign...

Page 249: ...snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floorpan and exhaust system eve...

Page 250: ...z 0 4731 White Sidcwall Tire Clcancr Cleans white andblack tires I OS02 I4 32 0 0 946L Vinyl Leather Cleaner Spot and stain rermval 1OS0244 16 oz 0 4731 Fabric Cleaner Soot and stain removal I IOS0427...

Page 251: ...r spare tire cover in the coupe or sedan In the wagon you ll find the label on the wheel well remove the spare tire cover to expose the wheel wellj It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On...

Page 252: ...electrical problems The fusepanel is located inside the glove box on the left side To change a fuse open the glove box Pull down on the fuse panel latch and open the door Pull the fuse straight out T...

Page 253: ...Side Marker License Plate Stop Turn Signal Heater Air Conditioner Blower Controls I P Cluster Warning Indicators Torque Converter Clutch Audible Warning System Trunk Release Brake Warning Indicator R...

Page 254: ...caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is...

Page 255: ...Lights Rear Stop TaiI Turn Signal Lights Underhood Lamp BULB 1156 2057 194 I 94 24 2057 56 I INSIDE LIGHTS Ashtray Courtesy Lights Dome Light Glove Box Light Heater A C Control HighBeam lndicator High...

Page 256: ...ne only 3 100V6 Code M 4 5 quarts 4 quarts 7 quarts 6 quarts 8 quarts 6 06 quarts 8 74 quarts 9 18 quarts 1 I 6 quarts 4 2 L 3 8 L 6 6 L 5 7 L 7 6 L 5 73 L 8 27 L 8 69 L 1 1 o L Complete System Refrig...

Page 257: ...1 pint 0 47 L 2 2LL4 Code4 1 5 pints 0 75 L 3100V6 CodeM 1 5 pints 0 75 L Complete System Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door WheelNutTorque 100pound feet 140 Nom...

Page 258: ...lHeight Overall Width Front Tread RearTread 2 2L 4 L4 2 2 Liters 9 1 1 3 4 2 195 F 91 Cj Sedan 104 9 in 2664 mm 189 1in 4803 mm 54 2 in 1377 mm 69 4 in 1762 mm 58 7 in 1492 mm 56 7 in 1442 mmj 3 100V6...

Page 259: ...AC Type A 92SC Engine Oil Filter 2 2L L4 ACType PF 47 3100 V6 AC Type PF 47 PCV Valve 2 2L L4 ACType CV 9OOC 3100 V6 AC Type CV 892C Spark Plugs 2 2L L4 245749I2 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 m m 3100 V6 AC Typ...

Page 260: ...NOTES 6 56...

Page 261: ...Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keepyour vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance...

Page 262: ...ould let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explain...

Page 263: ...ck dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have doneand when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported ser...

Page 264: ...Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or 3 Months Whichever Occurs First Engine Oil and Filter Change Schedule I Intervals Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km or 6 months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrica...

Page 265: ...m Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every Cooling System Service or every 24 months Spark Plug Replacement Except 2 2L Code 4 engine Spark Plug Wire...

Page 266: ...sources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life We howeve...

Page 267: ...contact points and linkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in th...

Page 268: ...andlinkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst 5 ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 15 000 Miles 25000 km 0Change engine oil an...

Page 269: ...inkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rot...

Page 270: ...ice parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED...

Page 271: ...s whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Contr...

Page 272: ...nspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUALMILEAGE 33 000 Miles 55000 km C IChange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whiche...

Page 273: ...ge parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricatethe suspension and steering linkage orevery 6 months whichever occurs first 1 I DATE ACTUAL...

Page 274: ...lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informatio...

Page 275: ...r every 6 months whichever occurs first 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic...

Page 276: ...ry 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage An Emission Control Service parking brake cable guides underbody contact points andlinkage If equipped with grease fittings lu...

Page 277: ...parking brakecable guides underbody contactpoints andlinkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst 17Inspect engine acc...

Page 278: ...An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service system 2 2L Code 4 engine on...

Page 279: ...dy contact points andlinkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every4 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in th...

Page 280: ...ontact points and linkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage orevery 6 months whichever occurs first 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or...

Page 281: ...d linkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper...

Page 282: ...inkage parkmg brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVI...

Page 283: ...hichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure capand neck Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap An Emission Control S...

Page 284: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 93 000 Miles 155000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whi...

Page 285: ...vice parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage If equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVIC...

Page 286: ...nder one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses...

Page 287: ...hicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter or...

Page 288: ...chever occurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Senlice 0Lubricate the transaxle sh...

Page 289: ...every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap A...

Page 290: ...ichever occurs first URotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 45 000 Miles 75 000 km flChange engineoil and filter or every 12...

Page 291: ...ions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found intaxi police or I...

Page 292: ...100 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points a...

Page 293: ...GR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission...

Page 294: ...every 12months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 82 500 Miles 131500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricat...

Page 295: ...ccurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whicheveroccurs first 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Inde...

Page 296: ...MILEAGE 97 500 Miles 162 500km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Ernission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides und...

Page 297: ...onditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher only An Emission Control Service In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing...

Page 298: ...ngine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fl...

Page 299: ...e immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only inPARK P orNEUTRAL N Ifthe starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle...

Page 300: ...wnhill Keeping your footon the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake peda...

Page 301: ...le boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exlmust system Look for broken damaged miss...

Page 302: ...t No 1052753or equivalent conforming toGM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brak...

Page 303: ...a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Station Wagon Liftgate Fuel Door Hin...

Page 304: ...after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checksand Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance recei...

Page 305: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 45...

Page 306: ...Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 46...

Page 307: ...tandings can occur If yo11r concern 1x1s not been resolved t o your satisfi tion the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally conce...

Page 308: ...When contacting Buick please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One f...

Page 309: ...E Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5 100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identi...

Page 310: ...S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in...

Page 311: ...nedin your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer for details In Canada please consult yourGM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer...

Page 312: ...professional qualified technicians Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships retail facilities GM monitors product performance...

Page 313: ...d Balance Tires 6 37 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 44 AM 3 13 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 15 Engineoil 6 9 Antenna Power Mast Care 3 15 Antifreeze 6 18 Adding 6 19 Checking 6 19 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake Sy...

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Page 315: ...2 35 Top of the Instrument Panel 6 42 Compact Spare Tire 5 35 Coolant How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 17 Cooling System 2 2 Liter Engine 5 14 Passing Another Vehicle While Using 2 35 Custome...

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Page 317: ...42 Interior Lamp Delay 2 39 Interior Instrument Panel Lamps 2 36 Jack 5 26 JumpStarting 5 2 K e y Lock Cylinders 7 39 Keys 2 1 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 2 54 Lamp Underhood 6 7 Lamps 2 36 Lamps Court...

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Page 319: ...Radios AM FM Stereo 3 4 AM FM Stereo Radios with Cassette 3 6 AMFM Stereo Radios with Cassette Tape Player 3 6 Rain Driving In 4 15 RearLocking Storage Compartment 2 46 RearReadingLamps 2 39 RearSeat...

Page 320: ...ations 8 6 Questions People Ask I 1 I service l orCieri lg 8 6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 27 service i soon i l 2 54 RearSeatPassengers 1 27 ServiceManuals Ordering X 7 Replacing After a...

Page 321: ...ostat 6 20 Third 3 Position Automatic Transaxle 2 18 ThirdSeatPassengerPosition 1 26 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 27 Time Setting the 3 4 TireChains 6 38 TireInspectionandRotation 6 33 TireLoading 4 26 Align...

Page 322: ...onSystem Flow Through 3 3 VentilationTips 3 3 Vision Night 4 14 Visor Vanity Mirrors 2 45 VisorsVanityMirrors Lighted 2 45 w a g o n Cargo Security Cover 2 42 Wagon OperationLiftgate 2 8 WarningDevice...

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Page 324: ...THIS MANUAL IS PRINTEDON RECYCLEDPAPER USING MINIMUM50 WASTEPAPER 10 POSTCONSUMERWASTE...

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