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Summary of Contents for 1995 Park Avenue

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Page 3: ... about the road and h c Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while d r overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buickrunning properly and looking good Maintenanceschedule This section tells O L Iwhen t o perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants t o LW CustomerAssistanceInformation This sec...

Page 4: ... 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 i n U S A Part No 2562060SB First Edition ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH A U T O M O T I V E Nallonal lnstllule for E X C E L L E N C E S E R V I C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Fr...

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Page 6: ...n a product 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 promoting Buicks across the country using his Durant Dort Carriage Co outlets and salespeople as the nucleus of a giant distribution system He knew the Buick as a self seller If automobiles...

Page 7: ...the Andes to Santiago Chilein 1914 I 1 911Model 21 Touring Car 011 Buick s Test Hill Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During World War I Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by t...

Page 8: ...ansmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 I949 Roadmaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s Famous vertical pillar toothy grille introduced in 1942 became more massive in the post war era 1953Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962Buick Special Car of the Year The first production V 6 engine was used in ...

Page 9: ...quipment It was completed in the fall of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers expectations throughout the purchase ownership service and repurchase experience Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL Buicks are DISTINC...

Page 10: ...l that 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 tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you whatthe hazard is Then we tell you what to do to helpavoid or reducethe hazard Ple...

Page 11: ... your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it couldbe costly But the notice will tell you what to do to helpavoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE ix...

Page 12: ...engers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS SIGNALS e9 TURN HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM 0 FOG LAMPS 0 Thesc symbols are 0 1 1 some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER 4 5 e 5 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING 1 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a RADIATOR COOLANT a FUEL ENGINEOIL PRESSURE W b T...

Page 13: ... do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about memory seats reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Seat Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 1 ...

Page 14: ...t Hold the control to the right to lower the seat Rear Tilt Control R Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch to the left Holding the switch to the right lowers the rear of the seat Front Tilt Control F Raise the front of the seat by pushing on the left side of the switch Push on the right side of the switch to lower the front of the seat 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...ntered in memory Now it s set When your Buick is in PARK P with the ignition ON push the MEMORY button you just stored and the seat and mirrors will go to where you ve just set them With the ignition OFF the system will work in any shift lever position To do the same thing for a second driver follow the steps above but use the other MEMORY button If you hit the wrong MEMORY setting orif there is a...

Page 16: ... to a comfortableposition Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you See Outside Mirron in the Index Press the SET button on the driver s door armrest You will hear one beep Press one of the two MEMORY buttons on the armrest within five seconds You will hear two beeps to confirm that the mirror and seat positions are entered in memory Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate fob within five seconds...

Page 17: ...ewill work only when the vehicle is in the PARK P position A beep will sound inside thevehicle when the UNLOCK button on the fob is pressed to move the seat and mirrors To turn off this feature press SET then UNLOCK within 5 seconds Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the l...

Page 18: ...But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving A CAUTION 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...s Push the switch closest tothe front of the front passenger s seat forward and the front passenger seat will begin to warm up The light on top of the switch will turn orange for low or red for high Push the switch rearward to stopthe seat from warming Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the c...

Page 20: ...fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your car has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will bea bad one A few crashes ...

Page 21: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes e I I Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 9 ...

Page 22: ...f I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could b e the windshield 1 10 ...

Page 23: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop overmore distance and your strongestbones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 11 ...

Page 24: ... they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to getthe most protection That strue not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver andI never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A...

Page 25: ...river Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap shoulderbelt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the...

Page 26: ...e shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to theheight that is right for you To move it down squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on th...

Page 27: ...er portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way ...

Page 28: ... What s wrong with this I I I I I I I I I I 1 A Thebelt 1 16 is buckled in the wrong place ...

Page 29: ... What s wrong with this I I I I I I A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 17 ...

Page 30: ...What s wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body 1 18 ...

Page 31: ...r Buick has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system A CAUTION You can be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearingyour safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being...

Page 32: ...ness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 1 20 ...

Page 33: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is i n the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 21 ...

Page 34: ...ct and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inf...

Page 35: ...me smokeand dust coming from vents in the deflated a i rbags Air bag inflation willnot prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle norwill it stop people from leaving the vehicle 0 0 The airbags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts foryour air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t bethere to help protectyou i...

Page 36: ...nel for the right frontpassenger s air bag Do not openor break the air bag covers Servicing Your AirBag Equipped Buick Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Buick dealer and the 1995Park Avenue Service Manual have information abo...

Page 37: ... the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let itgo back all th...

Page 38: ... has a frontsplit seat and a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seatingposition you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 26 ...

Page 39: ...it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t 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 to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to U 1 27 ...

Page 40: ...intothe buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the lapbelt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again 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 belt quickly if you eve...

Page 41: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s asudden stop or a crash To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 29 ...

Page 42: ...k and the interior body about half way down the edge of the seatback Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the 2 Slide the guid...

Page 43: ...he button stop on the belt and the retractor Insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 4 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 5 Buckle the belt around the chfId and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulderbelt are secured properly Make sure thatthe shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety...

Page 44: ...onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehi...

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Page 46: ...traint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing chi...

Page 47: ...Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored 1 35 ...

Page 48: ...ardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for thisvehicle Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pic...

Page 49: ...he belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the restof the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 37 ...

Page 50: ...er Rear Seat Position 7 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 belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger U You ll beusing the lap belt 1 38 ...

Page 51: ... thechild restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on...

Page 52: ... place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To 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 a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position u Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child...

Page 53: ...ollow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt ...

Page 54: ...tractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 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 belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 42 ...

Page 55: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 43 ...

Page 56: ...lt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide Tf the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face orneck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has...

Page 57: ...Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 45 ...

Page 58: ...t system parts If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayedbelts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessa...

Page 59: ...he many standard and optional features o n your Buick and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systemsthat tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 60: ...our dealer 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 If your ignition keys don t have plugs go to your Buick dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key NOTICE Your Buickhas a number of newfeatures that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble ...

Page 61: ...he ignition and open the driver s door Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside useyour door key If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is activated unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System This will avoid setting off the alarm 2 3 ...

Page 62: ...our shift lever into PARK P your doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you renot in PARK P have that person use the manualor power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again You can program the automatic door lock feature to allow the doors toremain locked after you shift into PARK P To program the automa...

Page 63: ...r doors 2 Move the lever on the door all the way up to the 3 Close the door ENGAGED position The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on I Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older childrenwho ride in the ...

Page 64: ...e harmful interference and 2 This devicemust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions later in this section on battery replacement vehicle This product has amaximum range 0 Check the distance You may be too farfrom y6uf 0 ...

Page 65: ...s are closedand you push the LOCK button It will disarm the system when you push UNLOCK Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen areplacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dea...

Page 66: ...smitter The door locks will lock and unlock again to indicate the transmitter is now matched If there is 110 response check the transmitter batteries If you do not want to match a second transmitter proceed to Step 6 Still keeping the o g r a n terminal grounded repeat Step 4 with the second transmitter If you disconnect the ground wire before completing this step only the first transmitter is mat...

Page 67: ...atteries 1 Remove the screw from the back cover 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the batteries Put them in as the instructions under the batteries indicate 4 Replace the front cover Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t get in Replace the screw in the back cover Automatic Pull DownFeature Option If you have this feature it pulls the trunk lid closed This...

Page 68: ...items in the trunk To secure turn the TRUNK RELEASE to OFF lock the glove box then take the door key with you The TRUNK button is on the instrument panelto the leftof the steering column Itw i l l release thet r u n klock when the transaxle isin PARK I or NEUTRAL N If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System it willalso unlock yourtrunk 2 10 ...

Page 69: ...s option your interior lamps will automatically shut off after a 10minute period if a door is left ajar This featureis designed to help eliminate battery wear down Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joyriders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Buick and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you t...

Page 70: ...The SECURITY light should come on and stay on 3 Close all doors The SECURITY light should go off after approximately 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Remote Keyless Entry System thealarm will go off It will also go off if a door lock or thetrunk lock is damaged Your vehicle s lamps will flash and the horn will s...

Page 71: ... in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door Thisshould set off the a1arln If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index To reduce the possibility of theft always activate the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle Your vehicle is eq...

Page 72: ...ree minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resi...

Page 73: ...l throttle starts Avoid making hard stopsfor the first 200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Key Positions Your...

Page 74: ...heel and 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 your car in motion while the engine is off D RUN This is the position for driving E START This key position starts your engine NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure i...

Page 75: ...ving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shiftto PARK P only whenyour vehicle is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be drained much sooner Andthe excessiveheat c...

Page 76: ...properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come inthrough your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly l...

Page 77: ... oil you have and some other things Instead of trying tolist everything here we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the areawhere you ll be parking your vehicle The dealercan give you the best advice for that particular area Shifting the Automatic Transaxle 7 There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locksyour front wheels It s the best position to use when you s...

Page 78: ... the shift lever into thegear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this part REVERSE R Use this gear to backup NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock yourvehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice orsand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Sno...

Page 79: ...n about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about35 mph 56km h or more push the accelerator allthe way down You ll shift downto the next gear and have more power THIRD GEAR 3 This is like OVERDRIVE but you never go intoOverdrive Here are some times you might chooseTHIRD 3 instead of OVERDRIVE a When driving onhilly winding roads When towing atrailer so there is less...

Page 80: ...age your engine FIRST GEAR 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fueleconomy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put inFIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you werestuck in very deepsand or ...

Page 81: ...al with your left foot Thiswill unlock the pedal When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position If you try to drive off with the parking brake on the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakesto overheat You may haveto replace t...

Page 82: ...Shifting IntoPARK P 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this I Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 0 Pull the lever toward I YOU 2 24 ...

Page 83: ...the Engine Running I If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure 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 move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever w...

Page 84: ...ome of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully upply your regular brake beJi re you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P...

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Page 86: ...the enginerunning But if you ever have to here are some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hilland if you repulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 28 ...

Page 87: ...m opening and closing thewindows The driver canstill control all the windows with the switch in the locked position PushUNLOCK to allow your passengers touse their window switches again Horn To sound the horn press apad with the horn symbol on either sideof the steeringwheel Tilt Wheel A tilt steeringwheel allows you toadjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest...

Page 88: ...ssing Signal Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or tt lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically 2 30 ...

Page 89: ...the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replaceit to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you si...

Page 90: ...O the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to OFF Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windsh...

Page 91: ...y turned on the wipers will operate at low speed for several sweeps then turn off To get more fluid on the windshield push and hold the paddle Spraying will continue as longas the paddle is held WASHER FLUID LOW If this light comes on it means you re low on washer fluid Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the ...

Page 92: ...ll your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t useradiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your paint Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise con...

Page 93: ...l when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safelyuse it again you may turn the cruise control back on 2 35 ...

Page 94: ...uts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 nlph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A ResumelAccelerate for abouthalf a second You ll go right back up to your chosenspeed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply th...

Page 95: ... higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed 0 Move the cruise switch from ON to WA Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch 0 To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A for lessthan half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6k d h faster The accelerate featurewill only ...

Page 96: ...olon Hills How well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too mu...

Page 97: ...turned off with that switch Lamps ON Warning If the parking lamp or headlamp switch is left on you ll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off and open the driver s door Panel Lights Instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted by moving this lever between LO and HI Interior courtesy lamps can be turned on by sliding the lever all the way to the right Courtesy Lamps When any door is...

Page 98: ...off and move the Twilight Sentinel control to any position but MIN If you move the control all the way to MAX your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction so it sjust on the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your engine You can change this delay time from only a minutes few seconds to three Pl...

Page 99: ...beam headlamps will be on The parking lamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and your low beam headlamps change to the reduce...

Page 100: ...s Front seat reading lamps are turned on by pressing the LAMP switch on the overhead console To turn on one of the rear seat reading lamps push up on the switch above the rear door To turn off the rear seat reading lamps pull down on the switch 2 42 ...

Page 101: ...d only while they are being used If you have recentlyhad a low battery condition or the battery hasbeen disconnected and reconnected the indicators will flash when you turn the ignitionswitch to RUN Turningon the parkinglamps will return the lamp monitor system to normal operation Bulbs Monitored Indicator High Beam Low Beam Left Turn Right Turn Tail Parking stop Back up Bulbs Monitored Both Headl...

Page 102: ...me use Pull it back for nightuse Automatic Inside Mirror Your Buick may have an automatic insidemirror The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you It detects changes in light and then adjusts for day or night operation During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your car At night when the glare is too high it changes to the night mode Then it reflects only p...

Page 103: ... the automatic mirror When the shift leveris placed in REVERSE R the mirror changes to the day mode This givesyou a bright image in the mirror as you back UP Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleanerto clean the two photocells thatmake the mirror work This mirror automatically changes to reduce glarewhen set in the M Mirror orC M Compass Mirror positions One photocell on the back of ...

Page 104: ...rated it does not need to be recalibrated as long as the mirror is left in your vehicle and the vehicle remains in the same geographical zone To calibrate the compass 1 Set the switch on the mirror control to C M 2 Turn the vehicle ignition switch to ON The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window If not hold the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror for more than 10 seconds and ...

Page 105: ...n on the zone map Note your zone number Hold in the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror housing for five secondsuntil the currentzone entry number appears on the display To hold in the CAL switch insert a paper clip intothe small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing Repeatedly press the CAL switch until the number for the new zone entry is displayed Once the desired zone number is displayed...

Page 106: ...ated Outside Rearview Mirror Option If you have this option the left and right outside mirrors are heated when you activate the rearwindow defogger Automatic Dimming Outside Mirror Option If you have this option the driver s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic insidemirror See Automatic Inside ...

Page 107: ...the side while the auxiliary sun visor remains to block glare from the front Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops To extend thevisor at the sides pull out thesunshade extension The net isn t forlarger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forwardas you can You can unhook the netso that it will l...

Page 108: ...ted by sliding the switch The Park Avenue Ultra alsohas visor vanity mirrors for the rear seat passengers To fully open the glass panel and sunshade press the switch rearward and release To stop thepanel in a partially open position press the switch again at the desired point To continue toopen fully press the switch rearward again and release The sunshade can be opened manually To close the glass...

Page 109: ...rt you still may be ableto find a combination that will work Once you have found apin and hole combination follow these instructions Model Chamberlain 50 53 54LM EZ Lift 1089 3089 Genie AT 35A AT 85 AT 95 AT 90 MAT 85 90 DT DT2 Moore O Matic Ladybug MIN Sears 652030 53706 53707 53708 53718 53738 Stanley 1047 1050 1052 1075 1077 1079 Tru Guard 50TV 54TV X B X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X X X X X X H...

Page 110: ...the word GARAGE and pry down on the cover I 2 Next carefully pry the panel out of the slots in the cover to disassemble the panel and lever 3 Now install the selected pin into the specified hole on the lever as indicated from the chart I 4 While holding the panel and lever place the panel over your garage door opener so that the button is over the pin 2 52 ...

Page 111: ...e used I 7 Place the tabs from the panel into the slots on the cover so that pivots are positioned as shown 8 Snap the panel with your garage door opener into the cover If your garage door opener doesn t work after it is installed anotherpin and hole combination will have to be tried If the opener doesn t turn off after the lever is released the pin will have to be filed down 2 53 ...

Page 112: ...ation of balance and stability Electronic Level Control Front Storage Armrest This featurekeeps the rear of your car level as the load changes It is automatic you don t need to adjust anything The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area To open it pull up on the lever at the front edge Inside are cupholders which can be rotated forward for use with the cover closed There is also ...

Page 113: ...th the cover closed Assist Handles A folding handle overeach rear doorand the front passenger s door can be used to help you get in or outof your Buick Rear License Plate Holder To use the rear license plate holder open the trunk lid and slide your license plate into the slot Always close the trunk to preventtheft of the plate Ashtrays The front centerashtray may be removed for cleaning 2 55 ...

Page 114: ...ging Cigarette Lighter There are cigarettelighters near the front and rear ashtrays To use one push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself I NOTICE If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element 2 56 ...

Page 115: ...r odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada Your Buick has a tamper resistant odometer If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers probably someone has tried to turn it back The numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed If possible the ...

Page 116: ...e s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be oris a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know whe...

Page 117: ...system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there isan electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index You will see one of these lightsflash for afew seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN orSTART Then the light should g...

Page 118: ...stays on you need service and youshould take your Buick to the dealer at once To save yourbattery until you get there turn off all accessories and set your air system to OFF If you have the optional gage cluster thisgage shows voltage in the electricalsystem The normal range is 11 to 15volts If the reading stays outside the normal range have your Buick dealer check the electrical system 2 60 ...

Page 119: ...a problem If the lightand chime come on while you are driving pull off the roadand stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedalmay go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index The brake system warning light willalso comeon when you set your parking brake and it will ...

Page 120: ... to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Buick needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this...

Page 121: ... on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will Come This light tells You that your engine coolant has on until your brakes cool down overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working If you have been operating your vehicle under If the traction control system is affected by an normal drivingconditions you should pull off the road th...

Page 122: ...ou should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible The chapter Problems on the Road in this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light COOLANT LOW When this light comes on the cooling system is low on coolant As a bulb check it will come on when the ignition in the RUN position and then go off If the coolant level...

Page 123: ... it does not come on at all have it fixed right away Ifit stays on or comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could...

Page 124: ... your car has the optional gage cluster the oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in pounds per square inch psi Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kilopascals Wa There are three ways the oil pressure light can come on briefly which are normal and don t show a problem They are 0 The light comes on when you turn your key to RUN It goes off once you turn the key to START That s just a c...

Page 125: ... OIL LEVEL CHECK OIL LEVEL light comeson for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position If the light doesn t come on have your vehicle serviced If the engine oil is more than one quartlow the light will come on briefly then go off for 15 25 seconds and then come back on for 20 40 seconds However the system will not registerlow engine oilif it has not bee...

Page 126: ... harsh conditions The CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on for five seconds as a bulb check each timethe ignition key is turned to theRUN position It will stay on for 60 seconds once 90 of the oil lifehas been used and each time the engine is started after that If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on continuously there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required After changing the e...

Page 127: ...in thousands of revolutions per minute RPM I NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank It works only when the ignition is ON When the indicator nears E you still have a little fuel left You need to get more fuel right away 2 69 ...

Page 128: ...the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated 1 2full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves a little when you turn a corner speed up or stopyour vehicle When you turn the engine off the gage doesn t go all the way back to E Low Fuel Light Option If your Buick has this option a yellow light near the fuel gage will go on when you are low on ...

Page 129: ...mfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you The Comfort Control Systemuses the new ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant Fresh air from outside your vehicle flowsthrough your Buick when the caris moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any upper buttons exceptthe rear window defogger and the HI fan speed Adjust th...

Page 130: ...l option the following information tells you how it works I You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light on the button will indicate which buttons are active The lights are on all buttons except TEMP FAN and AIR FLOW The display will show fan temperature and mode settings for a few seconds whenever AUTO is selected and then display the outside temperature The outside tempera...

Page 131: ... cold weather the system will delay turningon the fan to avoidblowing cold air The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature outside temperature and time since the engine was last started Pushing the FAN AIRFLOW or FRONT buttonswill override this delay turn off the AUTO setting and change the fan speed TEMP To adjust the temperature you want maintained inside the car push the TEMP ...

Page 132: ...temperature selected To turn off the VENT selection push the button again RECIRC When RECIRC is selected the system will limit the amount of fresh air enteringyour vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit the amount of air enteringyour vehicle for some other reason If the system was previously in AUTO RECIRC can be selected The system will be in RECIRC for 10min...

Page 133: ...ff by itself Pressing the button again during the heating cycle will also turn it off If you need additional warming time push the button again Thesystem will then operate for five minutes before going off by itself NOTICE Scraping the insideof your rear window could cut and damage the heater Your warranty would The frontseat passenger can control the air temperature in their seating area This can...

Page 134: ...t orBLEND while RECIRC is selected the system will automatically turn off RECIRC to prevent fogging TEMPERATURE Moving the TEMPERATURE lever changes the temperature of the air coming through your outlets Moving the lever between COOL and WARM will lower or raise the temperature sf FAN The FAN control is used to select the speed of the blower fan There are four speeds to choose from Moving the leve...

Page 135: ...air inlet area between the hood and windshield Air Conditioning MAX This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work MAX recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly Adjust the temperature and fan speed to COOLand HIGH Air is directed through the middle instrument panel outlets NORM Use NORM for normal cooling on hot days This setting coolsthe air enterin...

Page 136: ...ge Don t put decals there you might have to scrape them off Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if youac uaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operateall its controlsto be sure you re getting themost out of the advanced engineering that went ...

Page 137: ...b until the display flashes If you press the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press thelower knob to selectAM FM1 or FM2 The displayshows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the forward or backward arrow to goto the next higher or lower station The sound will be muted while seeking SCAN Press one of ...

Page 138: ...nds Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass The middle position is a detent TREB Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you re not using them Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob tomove the sound to the left orright speakers The middle position is a detent and ba...

Page 139: ...RWARD 4 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances SIDE 5 Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing 00 6 Press this button to select or deselect Dolby B Noise Reduction to reduce background noise The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you...

Page 140: ... a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to get AM FM1 or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will be muted while seeking SCAN Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear in the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for...

Page 141: ...you re not using them TONE This featureallows you to choose preset treble and bass equalizationsettings designed for classical pop rock jazz talk and country western stations CLASS will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after C W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to thetreble and ba...

Page 142: ... isplaying Your tape bias is set automatically PREV 1 Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work The SEEKdown and up a...

Page 143: ...he tape function when the radiois on TAPE with an arrow will appear on the display when the tapeis active EJECT Press thisbutton to remove the tape The radio will play Playing aCompact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in Thedisc should begin playing If you re drivingon a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and ERR may appear on th...

Page 144: ...ving forward through the disc REVERSE 3 Press and hold this button to return to a passage quickly You willAhear sound FORWARD 4 Press and hold this button to advance to apassage quickly You will hear sound RAND 6 Press this button to hear the tracks in random order AM FM Press this button to playthe radiowhen a disc is in the player SOURCE Press this knob tochange to the disc function when the rad...

Page 145: ...s this and the system will set the 12 strongestFM or the six strongest AM stations on your preset buttons To return to the stationsyou manually set press the AUTO PRESET button again This button performs the same function as AUTO SET described previously d EJECT The system has two EJECTbuttons Press the button near the CD slot to remove a disc Pressthe button near the tape slot to remove a tape Th...

Page 146: ...is your code 2 Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the 1and 4 preset buttons at the same time and hold until shows on the display You have only 15 seconds between each of the following steps Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of your code appear Press and hold HRS until the first digit or digits of your...

Page 147: ...matches the oneyou wrote down SEC should appear on the display meaning you can now use your system and it is secured Disabling THEFTLOCK If you want to turn off THEFTLOCK you will need to enter your code If youlose orforget your code see your dealer 1 Press the 1and 4 preset buttons at the same time and hold until SEC shows on the display You now have only 15seconds between each of the following s...

Page 148: ... stations preset on your radio pushbuttons AM FM Press AM FM to receiveAM FM1 or FM2 radio signals VOL To increase or decrease the volume press the pad marked VOL TEMP The pad marked TEMP allowsyou to select a higher or lower temperature setting for theclimate control system You may have radio only controls If so TEMP will be replaced by SRCE source and MUTE MUTE will mute the audio sound in any m...

Page 149: ... stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM is a registeredtrademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM your STEREO light will come on when you re receivingit Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmf...

Page 150: ...is is a wet type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette t u r n If you use this typeof cleaner the radio may eject the cartridge This is normal and is the result of an added feature in the tape player that detects broken tapes If the cleaning cassette is ejected you will need to insert it a total of at least threetimes ...

Page 151: ...tenna Care The fixedmast antenna canwithstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should everbecome slightly bent you can straightenit out by hand If the mast is badly bent as itmight be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to thefender If you have a power antenna itwill look itsbest and work well if it s cleaned from tim...

Page 152: ...ssary radio orignition on and off I NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damageit NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand...

Page 153: ...Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways itmeans always expect the unexpected Assume that 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 areabout the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following dis...

Page 154: ...k alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem T...

Page 155: ...d be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentageof body water than men Since alcoholis carried in body water this means that a But the ability to driveis affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many pe...

Page 156: ...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 person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance ...

Page 157: ...ime Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second avehicle moving at 60 mph 10...

Page 158: ... down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Buick has an advanced electronicbraking system that will help prevent a braking skid This lighton the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehic...

Page 159: ...s is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti locksystem can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tireand road conditions You can steer around the obstaclewhile braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 160: ...g engine spark to limit wheel spin rer You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise controlwhen the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index TRACTION OFF W...

Page 161: ...r steering assist because the engine stops orthe system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important totake curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidentsmentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver orbeginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves...

Page 162: ...you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway Steeringin Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than bralung For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or acar suddenly pulls out from nowhere or achild darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can ...

Page 163: ...of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering whee...

Page 164: ...ndicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the laneor a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you ...

Page 165: ...o get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease alittle to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don thave enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t giveup Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidd...

Page 166: ...reduced when water snow ice gravel orother material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions Itis important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine b...

Page 167: ... headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safeplace and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affe...

Page 168: ...actrepeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some driverssuffer from night blindness the inability to seein dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving ...

Page 169: ...washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber startto separate fromthe inserts can make itharder to see road signs and traffic signals Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try toavoid puddles Bu...

Page 170: ...om trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others 0 B...

Page 171: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move ch...

Page 172: ...amp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the 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 blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slow...

Page 173: ...icle ready for a longtrip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsi n Buick dealers all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are somethings you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Windshield WasherFluid Is the reservoir full Are a...

Page 174: ... road in less than a second and youcould crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sureyour vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan theroad ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a re...

Page 175: ...own a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill Shift down to THIRD 3 This will help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds thatlet you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert Therecould be something in you...

Page 176: ...e an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight ared cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand apiece of old carpet or acouple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 177: ...be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fdl Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate whe...

Page 178: ...e Anti Lock in the Index 0 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road 0 Watch for slippery spots Theroad might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clearroad ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrou...

Page 179: ...eep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothingor wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing tokeep warm You can run t...

Page 180: ... do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle cmOCCUPANTS VEHICLECAP WT Y TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES AREHOT ADD 4PSli28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much...

Page 181: ...ing The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed theGVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if youdo have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry morethan 176 pounds 80 kilograms in your trunk NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put...

Page 182: ...roperly 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 about towing a trailer with your vehicle 4 30 ...

Page 183: ...aheat What s more the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here aresome important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source forthis information can b...

Page 184: ... write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if...

Page 185: ...ler tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds largetrucks going by andrough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000pounds 900kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is ve...

Page 186: ...ems won t work well or at all Driving witha Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for theopen road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now agood deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle...

Page 187: ...als When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has tohave a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal aturn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel wil...

Page 188: ...kes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and the shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes PARK P yet When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on aHill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer...

Page 189: ... hazard warning flashers letyou warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in 5 1 ...

Page 190: ... start your Buick But please follow the steps on the next pages to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because 0 They containacid that can burnyou 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite 0 They contain enough electricity to burn If you don t follow these stepsexactly someor all of these things can hurt you you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to...

Page 191: ...start your Buick and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Setthe parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle inPARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Turn off the radios and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries It could save your radi...

Page 192: ...t ashock and the vehicles could be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too ...

Page 193: ...t it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect theblack good battery s negative terminal negative cable tothe Don t let the other end touch anything until thenext step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to aheavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery 5 5 ...

Page 194: ...to the battery is much less Now start thevehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while 11 Try to startthe vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries itprobably needs service 12 Remove thecables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal DEAD BAITERY Remove the cables in this order 5 6 I ...

Page 195: ...pecial tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know ...

Page 196: ...eering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N 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 front wheels don t go more than 55 mph 88 km h or farther than 500 miles 800k m or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly 5...

Page 197: ...f the cradlerails on both sides Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains contacting thebottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbar just behind the rear edge of the front bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboardend of each lower control arm 5 9 ...

Page 198: ...ook chains to the slots in the bottom of the floor pan of the rear wheels on both sides Position the lower sling crossbardirectly under the rear bumper A 4 x 4 wood beam is not needed Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm I w 5 10 ...

Page 199: ... From Your Engine I I NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a littletoo hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot ...

Page 200: ... Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 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 engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn off the engine and get eveqyone out crftiz...

Page 201: ...ator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE IEngine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric enginefan s are running If the engine is overheating both fan s should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service 5 13 ...

Page 202: ... add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled anda proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information aboutthe proper coolant mix NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant y k 5 14 ...

Page 203: ...covery tank is at FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiatorbut be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 15 ...

Page 204: ... pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 5 16 ...

Page 205: ...cap off 6 Start the engine and let it rununtil you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the propermix through the fillerneck until the level reaches the base of the fillerneck 5 17 ...

Page 206: ...ils the flat tirewill create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid Inany rear blowout remove your foot from th...

Page 207: ...lat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 19 ...

Page 208: ...The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Start with the jack wheel wrench and the 5 20 ...

Page 209: ...The jackhas a bolt at the end Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise tothe right That will raise the lift head a little 5 21 ...

Page 210: ...e flatend of the wheel wrench If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel you may have plastic wheel nut caps Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the wheel nuts When reinstalling the decorative nut caps tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench then continue 1 8 rotation for steel caps and 1 4 rotation for plastic caps 5 22 ...

Page 211: ... wrench handle between the wire wheel cover and the center cap pry off the center cap Remove the theft deterrent wheel nut byplacing the key end of the wirewheel key wrench over the nut and turning itto the left Pull off the wire wheel cover Note When replacing the wheel cover carefully lineup the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover 5 23 ...

Page 212: ...g the wheel wrench clockwise to the right The jack handle has markings at 8 inches 20 cm for the rear and 10inches 25 cm for the front which will help you to locate the jacking notches in the frame Position the jack under the vehicle There is a notch in the frame near each of the wheels Fit the top of the jack into the notch nearest the wheel with the flat tire 5 24 ...

Page 213: ...o fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tireto fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 25 ...

Page 214: ...Place thespare on the wheel mounting surface 5 26 ...

Page 215: ...el nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower thejack completely 5 27 ...

Page 216: ...wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Storethe wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel coveron your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 5 28 ...

Page 217: ...ade toperform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in caseyou need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash w...

Page 218: ...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 In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast Themethod known as rocking can help you get outwhen you re stuck but you must use caution 5 30 ...

Page 219: ...eel left and right Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as littleas possible Release the acceleratorpedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxleis in gear If...

Page 220: ...NOTES 5 32 ...

Page 221: ... levels Thereis also technical information about your vehicle and a partdevoted to its appearance care Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to behappy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for allyour service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of the...

Page 222: ...ervice and Owner Publications inthe Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index You should keep arecord with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough abo...

Page 223: ...gine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials t...

Page 224: ...nd if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions 3800 Supercharged L67 Engine Code 1 The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number inthe Index Use premiumunleaded gasolinerated at91octaneorhigher for best performance You may use middle grade ...

Page 225: ...lp avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit controladditives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines arenow blended with oxygenates General Motors recommen...

Page 226: ...means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American...

Page 227: ... the steering column There is also a manual fuel door release This mechanism is located in the top of the trunk compartment on the driver s sideof the vehicle Pull the white tab to release the fuel door While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door 6 7 ...

Page 228: ...it may notfit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Be carefd not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soonas possible See Cleaning the Outside of YourBuick in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least threeclicks ...

Page 229: ...Release To open the hood pull the handle inside thevehicle It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release It is under the front edge of the grille 6 9 ...

Page 230: ...I DroDerlv Then u l l the hood down and close itfirmlv 6 10 ...

Page 231: ...l creates increased engine power Since the Supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory drive belt increased pressure is available at all driving conditions The powertrain control module PCM works with a vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure required during specific driving conditions When this increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light ...

Page 232: ...r coolant pumpand air conditioning compressor Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Indexfor when tocheck the accessorydrive belts and Supercharger oil level Have your dealer check the oil level in the Supercharger F 1 Front Belt 2 Back Belt A Alternator B Power Steering Pump C Crank D Supercharger E Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning 6 12 ...

Page 233: ...ry time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground For more information see Check Oil Level in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 6 13 ...

Page 234: ...t you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range ...

Page 235: ...l container If you have your oil changed for YOLI be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown i n the following chart RECOMMENDEDSAEVISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMYAND COLD STARTING SELECT THELOWEST SAEVISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURERANGE ...

Page 236: ...es 8 to 16km I NOTICE I This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum can result in engine damage not covered by your Starburst symbol Failure to use the proper oil driving in stop and go traffic Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent 0 Most trips are through dusty a...

Page 237: ...dex What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oilcontains certain elements that maybe unhealthy for yourskin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal ...

Page 238: ...he clamp on the air intakehose where the hose attaches to the throttle body near the top of the engine Detach the hose from the throttle body then pull back the rear of the housing cover 1 Undo the two screwsin the housing cover and pull back If you have the 3800 Supercharged Engine unsnap the three clips on the housing cover 6 18 ...

Page 239: ...fer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index tightly I NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 6 19 ...

Page 240: ...and use onlythe recommended oil How to Check and AddOil Check oil only when the engineis cold Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running 1 2 3 4 5 6 Remove the wiring harness shield Clean the areaaround the oil fillplug before removing it Remove the oil fill plug using a 3 16 inch Allen wrench The oil level is correct when it justreaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection h...

Page 241: ...uid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In hea...

Page 242: ...ion the shift lever in PARK P 4 Let the enginerun at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps U 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Thefluid level must be in the cross hatched area ...

Page 243: ...under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The following explainsyour cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If youhave a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolantfor your Buick will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C...

Page 244: ...ty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts The coolant recovery tank is located at the left of the engine compartment To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or alittle higher When your engine is warm the level should be up toFULL HOT or a little higher 6 24 ...

Page 245: ... this lightcomes on it means you re low on engine coolant To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the propermix at the coolant recovery tank Add coolant mix at therecovery tank but be careful not to spill it 6 25 ...

Page 246: ...hermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolantsystem The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir on the L67 engine is to the right of the supercharger and in front of the t...

Page 247: ...e Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing To A...

Page 248: ...xpansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t useradiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer systemand paint Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an a...

Page 249: ... chime willsound if you t r yto drivewith this warning light on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supremell GM P a r t No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean thebrake fluid reservoir capbefore removing it I NOTICE 0 Don t let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid For ex...

Page 250: ... does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should alw...

Page 251: ...rake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expectcan change inmany other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom battery You never have toadd water to one of these When it s time for anew battery we recommend a Delco Freedom ...

Page 252: ...Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement Remove the retainers by turning in acounterclockwise direction Each headlamp is attached by retainers with round plastic knobs 6 32 ...

Page 253: ...from the plastic base A B To reassemble attach the wire connector A to the plastic base making sure the lock tab B is over the lock C Install the bulbby putting the small tab D into the small notch in the lamp E Turn the bulb socket1 4 turn clockwise to lock into place When reinstalling the headlamp assembly into the headlamp mounting panel make sure the tab is properly engaged in the panel slot ...

Page 254: ...ease in and pull the assembly out Pull the bulb straight out from the socket To replace the assembly insert the tabs into the slots and push in until it locks into place To replace the third taillamp bulband sidemarker bulb turn the socket 1 4turn and pull it out Pull the bulb straight out from the socket The back up bulb can be replaced by squeezing the lock on the socket turning it 1 4turn and p...

Page 255: ...de by a leading tire manufacturer These tires arewarranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick If your spare tireis a differentbrand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 6 35 ...

Page 256: ...ad hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especiallyif you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to...

Page 257: ... scheduled rotation intervals After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index When rotatingyour tires always use the correct rotation pattern shownhere Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation 6 37 ...

Page 258: ...w Tires To find outwhat 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 TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handlin...

Page 259: ...as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability t...

Page 260: ...erinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewallsof passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on Gen...

Page 261: ... new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replacethem only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Buick model I NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems wit...

Page 262: ...ss 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 securely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on...

Page 263: ...hese unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loosz dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and s...

Page 264: ...ry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer may scorch the fabric 0 Wipewith a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife...

Page 265: ...excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a watedbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 mlj of baking soda to 1 cup 250mlj of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonna...

Page 266: ...er Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containingsilicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning SpeakerCovers Vacuum around a spcakcr cover gently so that the speaker won t be damaged 1 Fsomething g...

Page 267: ...e windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or othermaterial may be on the bladeor windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the bladeby wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse t...

Page 268: ...residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Buick has a basecoatlclearc at paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoatpaint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on...

Page 269: ... applying a tire dressing always take care towipe off any overspray or splashfrom painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosjon material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone ch...

Page 270: ...the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do this foryou Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and at nospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into ...

Page 271: ...terials I You can get thesefrom your GM Parts Department 1 PART I I I Spray A Squeak Silicone Grease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks Not recommended for pigskin suede leather See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products 6 51 ...

Page 272: ...ervice Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighthcharacter in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designatio...

Page 273: ... can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers Left Side Fuse Panel The left side fuse panel is located...

Page 274: ...part of the fuse panel and snap it in place I I 5 6 1 7 8 9 I o 0 00 0 OBU000 000 0 0 Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating 0 0 O 0 00 D 0 0 0 0 0 6 54 ...

Page 275: ... Signal Back up Lamps Cornering Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Spare Not Used Not Used Anti Lock Brake System Firm Ride Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Not Used Electronic Level Control Air Bag Spase Position 3 c 4 c 5 c 6C 7 c 8C 9 c ID 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E Circuitry Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans Transaxle Parking Lamps Not Used Not Used Chime Radio Cluster I...

Page 276: ...s Replacing these fuses is dil ficult We recommend that you see your dealer if you need one replaced Position I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Circuitry Door Locks Trunk Pull Down Fuel Door Release Power Antenna Lock Switch Trunk Release HQ IIS Not Used Cruise Control Misc Engine Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module PASS Key 11 Not Used Not Used A C Proglamrner Not Used r 1 I HJSE I I ...

Page 277: ...goon and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other ...

Page 278: ... 1 Wheel Base 110 8 FrontTread 60 5 Rear Tread 60 2 LegRoom 4 2 0 Head Room 38 8 Shoulder Room 59 1 Hip Room 55 1 Interior Front Interior Rear LegRoom 4 1 6 Head Room 38 8 Shoulder Room 59 1 Hip Room 55 1 Trunk Capacity Cu Ft 20 3 Passengers Front 3 Rear 3 Base Curb Weight Lbs 3536 ULTRA 3639 ...

Page 279: ...r 24 Tail 194 Tail Stop Turn 3057 Cornering 1156 HighLevelStop 1156 Replacement Bulbs INTERIOR Ashtray 161 Dome Reading Front 563 Reading Rear A3173B Door Warning PC168 Engine Compartment 561 Footwell Courtesy 168 GloveBox 194 LuggageCompartment 93 VanityMirror Front 7056 VanityMirror Rear 564 Key Cylinder 168 FrontRearDoor Courtesy PC168 Rearoverhead 563 6 59 ...

Page 280: ... conditioning systcn in your velicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Buick dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Automatic Transaxle AT Overdrive 5 quarts I8 gallons 4 75 L 68 L Engine Crankcase Oil change with filter change FuelTank Power Steering PumpOnly I pint 0 5 L Complete System 1 1 2...

Page 281: ...3800 Engine Air Cleaner Element AC Type A 1096C Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 47 Fuel Filter AC Type CF 627 Spark Plugs AC Type 41 606 Remote Lock Control Batteries 2 Duracell type DL 2016 Gap 0 060 inch 1 3 2 m m 3800 Supercharged Engine 1 V6 3 8 Liters 8 s I 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C 3800 Supercharged Engine AC Type A 1096C AC Type PF 47 AC Type CF 627 AC Type 4 1 60I Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 n m Duracel...

Page 282: ...NOTES 6 62 ...

Page 283: ...ler for details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the qualityof the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong ...

Page 284: ...iodic Maintenance Inspections explains ilnportant inspections that your Buick dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Reconmended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be 11sedwhether you do the work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Rec...

Page 285: ...ick dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make surewhoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced ...

Page 286: ... 000 Miles 5 000 km or3 Months Whichever Occurs First Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km or 6 Months Whichever Occurs First At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Fuel Tank Cap...

Page 287: ... 000 Miles 25 000 km Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Tire Rotation Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every 24 months whichever occurs first Cooling System Service orevery 24 months whichever occurs first Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection SuperchargerOil Check or every 36 months Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automa...

Page 288: ...indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor willshow you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditionsthe indicatormay come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 k m or 12months without anoil cha...

Page 289: ... 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 6 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 7 7 ...

Page 290: ...ice I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 7 8 ...

Page 291: ...l Service 18 000 Miles 30 000 kmj 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service i ULubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation patter...

Page 292: ...D B Y A CTUALMILEAGE 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 10 ...

Page 293: ...vice 8 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever OCCUTS first every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Cle...

Page 294: ...ditions An Emission Control Sewice 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel capgasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Sewice 0For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil asneeded or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Sewice f 0Rotate tires...

Page 295: ...Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service k Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I I I DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 13 ...

Page 296: ...r or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 14 ...

Page 297: ...lter if necessarv An Emission Control Sewice I I I 1 DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED...

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Page 299: ...parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 57 000 Miles 95 000 km I7Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACT...

Page 300: ...Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Elnissiorz Contml Service Service Tnspect engine accessory drive belt or 0Replace spark plugs AH Emis siolz Corztrol 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emissiotz 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter Control Service more often under dusty conditions An Elnission Control Service El Inspect fuel tank c...

Page 301: ...oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate thesuspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I I I DATE SERVICEDBY A...

Page 302: ...LMILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 72 000M i l e s 120 000 km c7Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 20 ...

Page 303: ...VICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Enzission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rota...

Page 304: ...ED B Y ACTUALMILEAGE 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 22 ...

Page 305: ... Scwico I 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable and linkage o r ew y6 months whichever occurs first every 24 months whichever occurs first Arz Emissim C orltrolStmicx 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and...

Page 306: ...ssion Control Service 0Inspect fueltank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket forany damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Corztml Service 0For supercharged engines only Checkthe supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emissim Co1 tmiService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspect...

Page 307: ... B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles I60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbodycontact poi nts and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERVICED B Y 7 25 ...

Page 308: ...d and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or J Y O M do not use your vehicle under any of th conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing deli veryservice I D...

Page 309: ...ervals and the maintenance be recorded j If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since yourlast oil change Under severe conditions thc indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an o i l change The...

Page 310: ...occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody c...

Page 311: ...00 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides and the underbody contactpoints and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlSewice 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or...

Page 312: ...e 0Inspect fueltank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Service T 0For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7 30 ...

Page 313: ...ery 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first An Ernission Control Service Cl Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides...

Page 314: ... anyof these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing delivery service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering inkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whi...

Page 315: ... every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants in this section An Emissio 1 Contrd Sen ice 0Inspect engine accessory drivebelt or every 24 months whichever occurs first Arz E1 1ission Corztrol Service 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser p...

Page 316: ...s 112 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional infor...

Page 317: ...s whichever occurs first 82 500 Miles 137 500 km flChange engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable and linkage or every 12 months whichever occurs first a wides and the underbody contact points 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for prope...

Page 318: ...r pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Service b Ouides and the underbody contact points 0Inspect engine accessory drivebelt or 0Replace spark plugs An Emissiolz Control 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Replace air cleaner filter An Emission 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines fordanlage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damag...

Page 319: ...the Index for properrotation pattern and additional information I 1 I 1 DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 0Change automat 166000 km ictransaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing ...

Page 320: ...ne Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine 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 fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessa...

Page 321: ...ges and latches including those for the hood glove box door and console door Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and...

Page 322: ... off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start theengine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle sBTSI needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the shif...

Page 323: ...e materials from the underbody Take care to To check the parking brake With the engine running clean thoroughly any areas where mud and otherdebris and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot can collect pressure from the regular brakepedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then release a l l brakes 7 41 ...

Page 324: ...e seals if necess try Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the cxh lust system Look for broken damaged missing or out ot position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the tloor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Throttle Linkage Inspect...

Page 325: ...2SM or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M GM Part No 363462 I or equivalent with a complete flush and refill L USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage FI UID LUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Chassi...

Page 326: ...ent GM Part No 10515 15 or equivalent a Engineoil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 os equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hood and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Hinges Fuel GM Part No 10S0109 Filler Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Conditioning Part No 12345579 or equ...

Page 327: ... after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient placeto store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 45 ...

Page 328: ...Maintenance Record 7 46 ...

Page 329: ...Maintenance Record SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 47 ...

Page 330: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 48 ...

Page 331: ...ngs canoccur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following stepsshould be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership 1nanagement Normally concerns can often be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership orthe General Manager STEP TWO If after conta...

Page 332: ...omer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices 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 firstif you have a concern ...

Page 333: ...a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better BusinessBureau system to settle disputesbetween customers and automobile manufacturers Thisprogram is available freeof charge to customers who cur...

Page 334: ...ourts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 521 7300 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Genera...

Page 335: ...ransportation To Buick Motor Division Quality Means Service and service means keeping you on the road Included with your 1995Buick new car warranty 36 months or 36 000 miles is Courtesy Transportation a program which will provide Buick retail customers with Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle courtesy of Buick Motor Division forup to five daysfor vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs Als...

Page 336: ... the anxiety out of uncertain situations by For details on Buick Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner s manual For needed assistance call the Buick Roadside Assistance toll free hotline 1 800 252 1112 Canada Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in C...

Page 337: ...ice methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Servicebulletins may irwolve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service otherswill describe expensive service Somewill advise new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs An important reminder service bulletins are ...

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Page 343: ...ol 3 7 Air Outlets 3 1 Alarm Theft Deterrent System 2 12 Air Bag Air Conditioning Electronic Touch Climate Control 3 7 Alignment and Balance Tires 6 40 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 49 AntennaCare 3 23 Antifreeze 6 23 Adding 6 25 Checking 6 24 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 62 4 6 Anti Lock Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Feature Theftlock 3 18 Appearance Care and Materials 6 51 Armrest R...

Page 344: ... 6 30 Fluid Adding 6 29 Master Cylinder 6 28 System Parts Replacing 6 31 SystemWarning Light 2 61 Transaxle Shift Interlock 7 40 PedalTravel 6 30 Wear 6 30 9 2 Brakes Trailer 4 34 Braking 4 5 Braking In Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 15 BTSI Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 7 40 Headlamps 6 32 Taillamps 6 34 Bulb ReplacementChart 6 59 Bulb Replacement Calibration Compass 2 46 Canadian Roads...

Page 345: ...k 6 48 Tires 6 49 Top of the Instrument Panel 6 46 Vinyl 6 45 Glass 6 47 Climate Control Electronic Touch 3 6 Clock Setting the 3 8 Comfort Controls 3 1 Compact Disc Player 3 17 Compact Disc Player Care 3 23 Compact Spare Tire 5 29 Compass Calibration 2 47 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Control LOSSof 4 13 Convenience Net 2 49 Convex Outside Mirror 2 48 Coolant 6 23 Coolant Heater Engine 2 18 6 17 Coola...

Page 346: ...nken 4 7 Freeway 4 20 In a Blizzard 4 26 In Foreign Countries 6 6 In the Rain 4 16 OnCLIrves 4 9 OnGrades 4 36 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 On Snow and Ice 4 25 Through Deep Standing Watcr 2 18 Winter 4 24 With a Trailer 4 34 Drunken Dri ins 4 2 Dual Automatic Con1fc rTempClimate Control 3 2 Electrical Equipnxnt Adding 2 I 8 3 2 I 6 53 Electronic Le el Control 2 54 Electronic Touch ClimateContr...

Page 347: ... Window 2 29 Flashers Hazard Wming 5 1 Flat Tire Changing 5 19 Fuse Panel Left Side 6 53 Fuse Panel RightSide 6 56 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 53 G a g e Engine Coolanl 2 64 Gage Fuel 2 69 Gage Oil Pressure 2 66 Garage Door Opener Storage 2 51 Gasollnes for Cleaner Air 6 4 6 5 CAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 29 Ccar Positions 2 19 Glass Cleaning 6 47 GloveBo 2 11 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weigh1 Rating 4 2...

Page 348: ... m p Monitors 2 43 Lamps 2 39 Lamps OnWarning 2 39 Lane Change Indicator 2 30 Larger Children Safety Belt Use 1 43 Leaving YourVehicle 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 25 Level Control Electronic 2 54 License Plate Holder Rear 2 55 Lights AirBag Readiness 1 20 2 59 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 62 4 6 BatteryWarning 2 60 Brake System Warning 2 61 ChangeOilSoon 2 68 CheckOil Le...

Page 349: ...Underbody 6 50 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine SoonLight 2 65 Manual Front Seat 1 1 Manual Inside Mirror 2 44 Maxifuse RelayCenter 6 57 MemorySeatsandMirrors 1 3 Methanol In Fuel 6 3 6 5 Mirrors AutomaticDimmingOutside 2 48 Automatic Inside 2 44 Automatic Inside with Compass 2 45 ConvexOutside 2 48 Heated Outside Rearview 2 48 ManualInside 2 44 Manual...

Page 350: ... Power Door Locks 2 4 Powerseat 1 2 Adjusting 1 2 Memory Function 1 3 8 PowerSeatbackRecliner 1 5 PowerSteering 4 9 Power Steering Fluid 6 26 Adding 6 27 Checking 6 27 Power Windows 2 29 Power Retained Accessory 2 17 Pregnancy Useof Safety Belts 1 25 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 6 P ll Down Feature Automatic 2 9 Radiator 5 16 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 26 Radio Reception ...

Page 351: ... Parts After a Crash 1 46 Restraints Checking Your 1 46 Restraints Child 1 34 Restraints Head 1 7 Restraints Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 46 Retained Accessory Power 2 17 Right Front Passenger Position 1 25 Reverse R Position 2 20 RideControl Automatic 2 54 Roadside Assistance 8 6 RoadsideAssistance Canadian 8 6 Rocking Your Vehicle 5 31 Rotation Tire 6 36 safety Belt Extender 1 46 Safety Belt ...

Page 352: ...t 2 65 Service Manuals Ordering 8 7 ServiceParts Identification Label 6 52 Service Publication Order Form 8 9 ServiceWork Doing Your Own 6 2 Seat Power 1 2 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick 1 24 SheetMetalDamage 6 49 Shifting Into Park P 2 24 Shifting Outof Park P 2 26 Shifting AutomaticTransaxle 2 19 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 SignalingTurns 2 30 Sound Equipment Adding 3 21 Spare Tire...

Page 353: ...e 6 40 BuyingNew 6 38 ChangingaFlat 5 19 Inflation 6 36 Inspection and Rotation 6 36 Spare Compact 5 29 Temperature 6 40 Traction 6 39 Treadwear 6 39 Uniform Quality Grading 6 39 Wear Indicators 6 38 Wheel Replacement 6 41 When It s Time for New 6 38 TopStrap 1 35 TorqueLock 2 26 Torque Wheel Nut 5 28 Towing a Trailer 4 30 Towing YourVehicle 5 7 Front 5 9 Rear 5 10 TractionControlSystem 4 8 Tracti...

Page 354: ... Storage 6 31 Vehicle Symbols x Vehicle Control of a 4 5 Vehicle Leaving Your 2 6 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 50 VoltageIndicator 2 60 Vision Night Visors Sun warning Devices 5 2 WarningFlashers Hazard 5 1 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 58 Washing Your Vehicle 6 48 Water Driving Through Deep Standing 2 18 Weatherstrips 6 47 WheelReplacement 6 41 Wheel Replacement Used 6 42 Window Express Down 2 2...

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