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Summary of Contents for 1995 Riviera

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Page 2: ...conditions ProblemsontheRoad 5 1 This section tells you what todo if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc ServiceandAppearanceCare 6 1 Here the manual tells y...

Page 3: ...da substitutethe name GeneralMotors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in thismanual Please keep this manual in your Buick so it will be there if you ever need it when you...

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Page 5: ...ip in July1904 David Buick was buildinggasoline engines by1899 and Marr his engineer apparently builtthe first auto to be called a Buick in1900 However Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to 1903...

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Page 7: ...ransmission Dyndow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes c m e along in 1949 A high compressionV 8 engine was introducedin 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pillar toothy grill...

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Page 9: ...ll that s in the manual andthe page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions inthis book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION...

Page 10: ...your vehicle Many times this damagewould not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoidthe damage When you read other manuals you mightsee...

Page 11: ...OOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFRO...

Page 12: ...with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells youabout the seats how to adjust them and also about memory seats reclining seatbacks and head restraints Power Seat 0 Raise o...

Page 13: ...n the side of the seat To increase or decrease support hold the switch forward or rearward To set your memory seat and mirrors 1 Adjust the driver s seatto your desired position Adjust bothoutside mir...

Page 14: ...steps but press the other side of the MEMORY switch The EXIT button allows you to get out of the car easily When thegear shift selector is in PARK P with the ignition ON or OFF push EXIT and the seat...

Page 15: ...But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving...

Page 16: ...back andforth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock inplace Press the button a second time and the LO light will come on The seat will warm to a lower temperature Press the button...

Page 17: ...Canadianprovinces 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 willbe a badone A few crashes are mild and s...

Page 18: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 7...

Page 19: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Page 20: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slowdown as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongestbones take the forces That swhy safety belts make s...

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Page 22: ...his part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt The shoulder portion of the belt hasan energy management loop It is designed to open and help prot...

Page 23: ...The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash...

Page 24: ...t the belt go back all the way You should hear a slight cliclung sound If you don t the adjustment feature won t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean forwa...

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Page 26: ...A The belt is buckled inthe wrong place...

Page 27: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 16...

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Page 29: ...e belt shouldgo back out of the way Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains theSupplementalRestraint System Before you close the door be sure the beltis out of the way If you slam the doo...

Page 30: ...t on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checksthe air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the...

Page 31: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side...

Page 32: ...one of the two air bags in your Riviera will deploy This is rare but can happen in a crashjust severe enough to make an air baginflate In anyparticular crash no one can saywhether an air bag shouldhav...

Page 33: ...rontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After the a i rbag inflates it quickly deflates This occurs so quickly that somepeople may not even realize the air bag inflated Some comp...

Page 34: ...properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag c...

Page 35: ...ts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion shouldbe worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When asafet...

Page 36: ...er position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center pas...

Page 37: ...ong enough see SafetyBelt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned soyou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Lap Sh...

Page 38: ...it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the...

Page 39: ...hing the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could...

Page 40: ...The safetybelt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash...

Page 41: ...erbelts away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outsidepassengerposition in che rear seat You will find them tucked in between the seatbackand the interiorbody about half way down t h...

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Page 44: ...tatistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rearrather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never pu...

Page 45: ...the child restraintproperly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraintcan move aroundin a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint i...

Page 46: ...can tell you how to do it For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law Your dealer can obtain the hardware k t and install it for you or...

Page 47: ...raint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safetybelt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you...

Page 48: ...erent directions to besure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety bel will move freely again and be ready to work fo...

Page 49: ...smt Follaw the instructions 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 butt011is positio...

Page 50: ...Yonr vehicle has a right front passenger air b ag Never puta reas facing child restc4nt hthis seat Here s why...

Page 51: ...traint 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 6 Make sure the release button is positioned soyou would be ablet...

Page 52: ...7 T O tighten the belt feed thelap beltback into the retractor while you push down onthe child restraint 1 41...

Page 53: ...Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts...

Page 54: ...elt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt...

Page 55: ...Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt shouldbe worn low and snugon the hips just touching the child s thighs This appliesbelt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash...

Page 56: ...e Don t let someone else use it and useit only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now andthen make sure all your belts...

Page 57: ...f the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you neednew belts If you ever see a label on the driver s or the right front passenger s safety beltthat says torepl...

Page 58: ...e manystandard and optional features on your Buick and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and thewarning systems that tellyou if everything is working...

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Page 60: ...Key Reminder warning Ifyou leave your keys inthe igni ion you willheara...

Page 61: ...all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shiftlever into PARK P your doors will unlock If someoneneeds to get out while you re not in PARK P have that personuse the manual or...

Page 62: ...d remain locked until you use the manual or power door lock switch To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when you shift in and out of PARK P do thefollowing 1 Close your doors and turn the ig...

Page 63: ...erference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interferencethat maycause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this 0 e 0 0 Check todetermineif...

Page 64: ...tter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking yourvehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your deale...

Page 65: ...ris on tightly so water won tget Replace thescrew in the back cover instructions under the cover dieate Trunk For battery replacement use two Duracell batteries type DL 2016 or a similar type To repla...

Page 66: ...unk release switch in the glove box allows you to secure items in the trunk Move the trunk release switch to off lock the glove box and take the key with you Now the trunk release on the driver s door...

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Page 68: ...also go off if the trunk lock isdamaged Your vehicle s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for several minutes then will go off to savebattery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t be a...

Page 69: ...henit 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 dete...

Page 70: ...three minutes and try another ignition key Atthis 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 s...

Page 71: ...Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature w...

Page 72: ...wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent fea e OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock thesteering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have y...

Page 73: ...off 0 Astroroof option Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving us...

Page 74: ...ve 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 Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE I f you d...

Page 75: ...ectrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet I NOTICE After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cordas it was before to keepit away from moving engine parts If you do...

Page 76: ...e the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Buick hasa brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you canshift from PARK P when t...

Page 77: ...your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicleback and forth to get out of snow ice or sand withoutdamaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud I...

Page 78: ...g on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When going down a steep hill accelerator all the way down between gears SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower f...

Page 79: ...sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there withonly the accelerator pedal This could overheat and d...

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Page 81: ...sition like this Move the lever up as far as itwill go 3 Move the ignition key toLOCK 0 the 1ewrtoward yau 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignitio...

Page 82: ...ay from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running If youhave to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your veh...

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Page 84: ...Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2 27...

Page 85: ...the engine running 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 parkingon a hill and...

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Page 87: ...Tilt Wheel Turn SignaneadlampBeam Lever...

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Page 89: ...ht onthe instrument panel will also beon Flash To Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver infront of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamp...

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Page 93: ...tembegins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automaticallydisengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditionsallow you to safely use it again you may h r n the cruise cont...

Page 94: ...2 Getup to the speedyon want 3 4 1i i i...

Page 95: ...o a higher speed Control There are two waysto go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedalto get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at theend of the lever then release the butt...

Page 96: ...Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going upsteep hills you may have tostep on the accelerator pedal to maintain you...

Page 97: ...ou to the second setting to turn on the headlamps By rotating the knob you canmake the instrumentpanel lights bright or dim and turn the courtesy lamps on or off Headlamp Warning If the headlamp switc...

Page 98: ...t sentinel and Daytime Running Lamps Canada Only work withthe lightsensor on top of the instrument panel Don tcover it up If you do itwill read dark and the headlamps will come on Daytime Running Lamp...

Page 99: ...To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK P The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK P To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are parked turnoff the he...

Page 100: ...use push it back for night use Automatic Inside Mirror Option Your Buick may have an automatic inside mirror The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you It detects changes in li...

Page 101: ...onthe driver s door armrest Move theswitch to the right R or left L to choose a mirror Press anyof the four buttons to move the mirror in the direction desired Adjust each mirrorso you canjust see the...

Page 102: ...ConvenienceNet see itjust...

Page 103: ...ptacle is located on the lower right side of the console When the ignitionis ON you can plug in accessories requiring electricalpower If your Riviera has no console the auxiliary power receptacle is o...

Page 104: ...1 Toinstallyour garage door opener in the storage area push the extended tab which is located above the GARAGE button and open the cover...

Page 105: ...GENIE I AT90 1 5 4 GENIE MAT85 1 6 4 GENIE MAT90 I 6 4 I GENIE I AT285P I 1 10 1 3 2 1 3 GENIE AT95 I 10 3 2 48...

Page 106: ...For Number Of Name Model Button Adapter Adapter s MULTIELMAC 3033 1 2 6 3 3 6 3 4 MULTIELMAC 1048 1 4 2 MULTIELMAC 1087 1 5 2 I I I I I I 1 3 1 1 1 3 I 4 1 3 PULSAR 921 1 4 3 PULSAR I 931 I 1 I 4 I 3...

Page 107: ...button on your garage door opener I 5 6 7 4 Use the Velcro found in the storage area and attach the garagedoor opener securelyinside the console Line up the transmitterbutton with theheight adapters...

Page 108: ...HameLinkTM Univers al Transmitter Option 5 Releasethe buttons...

Page 109: ...lt your Buick dealer Operating the Transmitter Simply press theappropriatebutton on the HomeLink Universal Transmitterto operate the system The red light comes on while thesignal is being transmitted...

Page 110: ...near the ashtray To use the cigarette lighter push it all the way in and let itgo When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE I f you hold a cigarette lighter in withyour hand while it is heatin...

Page 111: ...Visor VanityMirror Console and Cupholder Re ar License Plate Holder To use it open the trunk lid and slide your licenseplate into the slot Always close the trunkto prevent theft of the plate 2 54...

Page 112: ...ar is running You ll know howfast you re going how muchfuel you re using and many other things you llneed to know to drive safely and economically Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you se...

Page 113: ...ges some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicat...

Page 114: ...SafetyBelt Reminder Light 8 Air Bag Readiness Light...

Page 115: ...r part can still work andstop you For good braking though you need bothparts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This...

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Page 117: ...l button located to the left of the steering column the warninglight will come on and stay on To turn the systemback on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control Syst...

Page 118: ...chapter Problems on the Road in this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage That reading means the same thing as the warning light It means tha...

Page 119: ...omputer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehiclein for service soon I NOTICE Ifyou keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while theemission controls won t worka...

Page 120: ...d completely latched DOOR AJAR Engine Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure When this light comes on and stays on it means oil isn t going t...

Page 121: ...me on for a moment CHECK OIL LEVEL Check Oil Level Light The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is litfor two to four seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition keyis turned to theRUN position If the light doe...

Page 122: ...he tachometer tells you howfast the engine is running It displays engine speed in revolutions per minute RPM I NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may...

Page 123: ...gage may have indicated 1 2full but it took more orless than half of the tank s capacity tofill it 0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner speed up or stop your vehicle It works only when th...

Page 124: ...Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered air outlets 3 1...

Page 125: ...Your Buick has a Dual AutomaticCordorTemp Climate Control system You can alsoadjust the direction of the air flow to the rear seating area...

Page 126: ...system of stale air in warm weather air will come out of the floor outlets for a short time TEMP To choose the temperature you want maintained inside the vehicle press the TEMP A or v You can choose f...

Page 127: ...EF This setting willdirect the most air towardthe windshield whenthere is fog or ice on the windshield Some air will flowthrough the heaterand side window outlets DEF will work betterif any ice or sno...

Page 128: ...inutes the rear window defogger will go off by itself Pressing the button again during the heating cycle will also shut itoff If you need additional warming time push the button again I I NOTICE Scrap...

Page 129: ...he radio on or off Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the radio a Controls the volume Rotate clockwiseto increase the volume a Tells youthe time Whenthe ignition is off pressto display thetime 0 Allow...

Page 130: ...slide the treble lever down to reduce the noise Setting theClock I Press the SETpushbutton 2 Within five seconds press and hold SCANuntil the 3 Press and hold SEEKuntil the correct minute correct hour...

Page 131: ...eginningof the current selection RCLPROG To go from one side of the tape to the other press the upper knob STOP EJECT To remove the tape or stop the tape and listen to the radio pressthe STOP EJECT bu...

Page 132: ...RCL Press RCL to change the display between the clock and the radio station frequency whenthe radio is on To display the time with the ignition off press RCL Presets The five 1 5 pushbuttons can be u...

Page 133: ...BNR to reduce background noise on Dolby encoded tapes Dolby isa registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories PROG To go from one side of the tapeto the other press the PROG button Cr02 This button sets...

Page 134: ...y again The disc player is too hot If the disc player is hot or if you re driving on a very rough road the disc may come out or not play As soon asthings get back to normal the disc should play again...

Page 135: ...oes the following Controls the volume The VOL knob increases or decreases the volume whenit is held slightly rotated against thespring load Volumeis graphically displayed 0 Allows you to MUTEthe radio...

Page 136: ...her listenable station and stop SCAN When you press SCAN the radio will go tothe next station pause and keep scanning until youpress SCAN again Presets The five 1 5 pushbuttons let you return to favor...

Page 137: ...playing that track The display will automatically return to the timeof day The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track startsto play COMP Pressing theCOMP button make...

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Page 139: ...non The instructions below tell you how to enter your personal secretcode into the system If your vehicle loses batterypowerfor any reason you must unlock the system with the secret code again before...

Page 140: ...the AM FM knob The display will show rEP for five seconds and then 00077 will appear 12 For verification repeat Steps 6 through 11 13 If the display shows SEC the verification process was successful a...

Page 141: ...duntilthe fifth andsixth digits of your code appear Release the button 9 Press the AM FM button If the display shows the disablingsequence was successful The numbers matched the user selectedcode or t...

Page 142: ...e sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss ordamage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTIC...

Page 143: ...to reset the CLN indicator 6 G will appear in the display to show the The recommended tape player cleaning method is with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette This is a wet type cleaning...

Page 144: ...e sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look i...

Page 145: ...an automatic car wash turn off your radioto make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antennadoes notgo down when you turn the radio off it may be...

Page 146: ...elts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On citystreets rural roads or freeways it means alwaysexpect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to...

Page 147: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way tosolve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what...

Page 148: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depe...

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Page 150: ...S80mtimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easyto ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle...

Page 151: ...n If your engine stops you will still havesome power brakeassist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may takelonger to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to pus...

Page 152: ...y work the brakes at each frontwheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system canchange the brakepressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire...

Page 153: ...the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin thecruise control will automatically...

Page 154: ...encies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is notfunctioning you can steer but i...

Page 155: ...rate until youare out of the curve and then accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking Forexample you come overa hi...

Page 156: ...he shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should befairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing inthe way steer so...

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Page 158: ...what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In...

Page 159: ...Driving at Night Night drivingis more dangerous thanday driving One reason is thatsome drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs withnight vision problems or by fatigue 4 14...

Page 160: ...night Theymay cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blindedby approachinglights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for y...

Page 161: ...t wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Evenif your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder...

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Page 163: ...from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there couldbe hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds There just isn ta hard andfast rule about...

Page 164: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross country Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See th...

Page 165: ...mp you should begin to check traffic Tryto determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourt u r nsignal check your mirrorsan...

Page 166: ...re some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Windshield WasherFluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil OtherF...

Page 167: ...your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could 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 sure yo...

Page 168: ...a steep or long hill 0 0 0 0 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 drivingon two lane r...

Page 169: ...ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel aflashlight a redcloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you wi...

Page 170: ...freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with cau...

Page 171: ...reach around clumps of trees behindbuildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surroundingroads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you br...

Page 172: ...tra clothing or 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...

Page 173: ...rtable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so un...

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Page 176: ...erate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull...

Page 177: ...Customer Assistance Center 902E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited CustomerAssistance Center 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 _ _ Weight of t...

Page 178: ...or or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch eq...

Page 179: ...witha Trailer Towing atrailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaintyourself withthe feel of handling and braking wi...

Page 180: ...ash whenever you signal a turn or lanechange 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...

Page 181: ...ase the regular brake until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply yourparking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After...

Page 182: ...em Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press down on the button located on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard...

Page 183: ...it could damage yourvehicle To Jump Start Your Buick 1 Check the other vehicle It musthave a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system I I I NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with...

Page 184: ...s And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive...

Page 185: ...connect the cables here are some basic things you shouldknow Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll geta short that would dama...

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Page 187: ...es it probably needs service Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professionaltowing servicetow your Buick The usual towing equipmentis a sling type A or wheel lift B or carcarrier C tow t...

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Page 189: ...teering columnlock 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 fr...

Page 190: ...8 Use awheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional rampingmay be requiredfor the c ar carrierequipment Usd safety chainsand wheel straps...

Page 191: ...hook chains to the slots in the bottom of the floor panjust ahead of the rear wheels on both sides Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the fascia A 4 x 4 wood beamis not needed Attach a...

Page 192: ...NOTICEt If yow engine catches fiie because yon keep drivingwith nocodmit your vehicle can b e badly damaged The costlyrepairswould notbe covered by your warranty...

Page 193: ...ack on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicleright away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re pa...

Page 194: ...ant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t doanything else untilit cools down r NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems t...

Page 195: ...add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant inthe Index for more information about the proper coolant mix I NOTICE I...

Page 196: ...overy tankis at FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the propercoolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling sys...

Page 197: ...3 Fill the radiator with the proper m i x up tQ the base of the filler neck...

Page 198: ...p off 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be low...

Page 199: ...lacethe pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressurecap Be I fa Tire Goe...

Page 200: ...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 howto use thejack and change...

Page 201: ...wrench jack arid spare tire andplace them near the flat i e Your Bnick has a wheel coverwhich must be takmQE to reach the wheelnuts Insert thehwked end sf the wrench into the notchi n the center cove...

Page 202: ...ts Don t remove them yet Position thejack under the vehicle There isa notch in the frame near each of the wheels The plastic fascia has the word JACK stamped nearwhere thejack should be positioned Fit...

Page 203: ...to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehiclefar enough off the...

Page 204: ...Remove any rust or dirt ft amthe wheelbolts rnomthg surfaces and sparewheel wheel...

Page 205: ...el nuts with the rounded endof 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...

Page 206: ...h in the wheel Apply pressure around the edge of the cap tosnap it in place Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the...

Page 207: ...ompact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon aspossible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distancesup to...

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Page 209: ...d right That will 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...

Page 210: ...evels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you l...

Page 211: ...ervice and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your ownservice work see ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index You should keepa record...

Page 212: ...ngine 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 drivi...

Page 213: ...they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuel 3800 SuperchargedL67 Code 1 Engine The 8th digit of your vehicle identificationnumber VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will f...

Page 214: ...help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep yourengin...

Page 215: ...sor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn tbe covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the co...

Page 216: ...on is on the driver s door armrest The fueldoor can also be opened by using the release in the trunk compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left coun...

Page 217: ...Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release Pull the handle inside the vehicle to open theho od The handleis located on the lower left side of the instrument panel next to the parking brake release...

Page 218: ...front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hoodrelease It is under the rant edge of the grille slightly right of center as youface the vehicle Push upon the secondary hood release lever as youlift...

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Page 220: ...sed pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the superchargeris pumping is routed through a bypass All of these controls working together...

Page 221: ...ine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil LevelLight in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil...

Page 222: ...part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above...

Page 223: ...HOT WUlTRER F tOD EO 6D 40 20 0 f a t 38 1 6 t b i 18 COLD WEATAER...

Page 224: ...if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these istrue for you Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16k m This is particularly important when outside tem...

Page 225: ...cts Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before dsposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in thetrash...

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Page 227: ...ldlet your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance When to Check Check oil level every 30 000 miles 50000 km or every 36 months 1 Remove the wiring harness shield 2 Clean the are...

Page 228: ...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 che...

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Page 230: ...under HOW to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it islow If youh...

Page 231: ...mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment To Check Coolant When...

Page 232: ...f this light comes on itmeans you re low on engine coolant To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful n...

Page 233: ...ne coolant temperature iscontrolledby a thermostat in theengine coolant system The thermostat stopsthe flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches apreset temperature When youreplac...

Page 234: ...n remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should beat the FULL COLD mark Add enough fluid to bring the level up to themark A fluidhss in this systemcould indicate ap...

Page 235: ...nsion which could damage the tank if it is completelyfull windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Don t use radiator antifreeze in your Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake mas...

Page 236: ...chime will sound if you try to 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 Supreme 11...

Page 237: ...pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not meansomethingis wrong with you...

Page 238: ...mple if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for theworse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in...

Page 239: ...battery and the vent assembly grommet D must be secured to the floor pan E Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the bat...

Page 240: ...e radiator pressure cap The right low beam headlarnpaccess area is to the right and slightly behind the highbeam area The left high beam headlarnp access area is located near the air cleaner The left...

Page 241: ...the base sections into their former positions Install the filter and replace the cover Reattach the electrical connector and air duct and tighten the clamp Turn the bulb socket 1 4turn toward the cent...

Page 242: ...properly prepared as follows The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it There should not be anycargo or loading of...

Page 243: ...imit not exceed plus 0 4 degrees from the center o the bubble Other drivers may flashtheir brig lights at you if your adjustment i s much above plus0 4 degrees The headlamp aimingdeviceis under tbe ho...

Page 244: ...Taillamp Bulb Replacement 2 Remove the plastic wingnuts that hold the taillamp assembly in place 1 Remove the screws that secure the trunk trim over the taillamp area 6 35...

Page 245: ...vehicle carefully to avoid scratching the paint The taillamp has safety straps to help you hold the assembly while replacing the bulb 4 Remove the bulb socketassembly by squeezingthe plastic lock and...

Page 246: ...y Tires We don t make tires Tour new vehicle comes with high quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted bythe tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with...

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Page 248: ...ion Tires shouldbe inspected every 6 000to 8 000miles 10000 to 13000 k m for any signs of unusual wear If unusual wear is present rotate your tires as soonas possible and check wheel alignment Also ch...

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Page 250: ...other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those no...

Page 251: ...driving habits service practices and differencesin road characteristicsand climate lkaction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C Theyrepresent the tire s ability to stop on w...

Page 252: ...and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Buick dealerif any ofthese conditions exist Your dealer will kn...

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Page 254: ...of these unless this manual says you can In manyuses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get...

Page 255: ...owdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturatethe material Don t rub it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a...

Page 256: ...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...

Page 257: ...mal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasivecleaners on glass becausethey may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they mayhave to be scrapedoff later If abrasiv...

Page 258: ...cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick The paint...

Page 259: ...m industrial chimneys etc can damageyour vehicle sfinish if they remainon painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soonas possible If necessary use non abrasivecleaners that aremarked safe forpainted surf...

Page 260: ...kly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can...

Page 261: ...Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department Spray A Squeak Silicone Grease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks...

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Page 263: ...n 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 et...

Page 264: ...ToRemovethe Rear Seat Cushion 1 Pullup on the front of the cushion to releaseithe froptbooks vehicle 2 Pull the cu shion3up and out toward thefront of the 6 55...

Page 265: ...1 3 4 6 56...

Page 266: ...iption 1 Air Bag 2 Injectors 3 Anti Lock Brake System 4 Left Exterior Lamps 5 Turn Signal Lamps 6 Cruise Control 7 Climate Control 8 Right Exterior Lamps 9 HVAC Relay 11 Auxiliary Power 12 Interior La...

Page 267: ...ING FAN 2 COOLING FAN 3 1 Fuse Usage Position Description 1 Air Conditioning Compressor 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Not Used Not Used Horn Not Used Not Used CoolingFan 2 CoolingFan 3 CoolingFan 10 ABS Main 11 ABS...

Page 268: ...Position Description 1 Interior Lamps Relay 2 Elecfxonic Level Control 3 Trunk Release Relay 4 Not Used 5 Fuel Pump Relay 6 Driver Door Unlock Relay 7 10 Not Used 11 Rear Defogger Relay Lower Zone 12...

Page 269: ...s 18 Power Control ModulePASS KeyBII 19 Ignition 3 20 Ignition 1 21 Rear Defogger 22 Trunk and Fuel Door Release 23 Heated Seat 24 Electronic Level Control Instrument Panel 25 Exterior Lamps 2s Interi...

Page 270: ...ase 113 8 Front Tread 62 5 Rear Tread 62 6 Interior Front Leg Room 42 6 Head Room 38 2 Shoulder Room 57 9 Hip Room 53 7 Interior Rear Leg Room 37 3 Head Room 36 2 ShoulderRoom 57 9 Hip Room 52 8 Trunk...

Page 271: ...Bg j jq J H IB W J q j r z i E q p gmm I VmiQW a r 7865 6 62...

Page 272: ...Tank Capacity 19 4 gallond73 4liters Transaxle Drain and Refill 6 quartsl5 6 liters MaintenanceItemPartNumbers Air Filter A1096C Fuel Filter GF580 Oil Filter PF47 PCV Valve CV892C Radiator Cap RC27 Sp...

Page 273: ...Capacity lransaxle 19 4 gallond73 4 liters Drain and Refill 6 quartsl5 6 liters MaintenanceItemPartNumbers Air Filter A1096C Fuel Filter GF580 Oil Filter PF47 PCV Valve CV892C Radiator Cap RC27 Spark...

Page 274: ...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 maintenan...

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Page 276: ...ck dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported...

Page 277: ...k m or 3 Months Whichever Occurs First Engine Oil and FilterChange _ _ Schedule I Intervals Every 6 000Miles 10000 km or6 Months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10 000 k m T...

Page 278: ...00Miles 25 000 km Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 k m Tire Rotation Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every 24 months whichever occurs first Cooling System Service or every 24 months whichever occur...

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Page 280: ...and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information...

Page 281: ...he underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or ever...

Page 282: ...e 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 An Em...

Page 283: ...leI I 24 000 Miles 40000 km I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 1 I3Change engine oil and filter or every DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 3 months whichever occurs first rZ Emiuion ControlSewice DATE ACTUAL MILE...

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Page 285: ...Inspectionand Rotation in the Index forproper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whchever...

Page 286: ...e transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL M...

Page 287: ...Emission ControlService 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B...

Page 288: ...Control Service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE r 1 SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heav...

Page 289: ...ange engine oil and filter or every months whicheverooccurs first nEmission Control Sewice _ _ A DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 1 54 000 Miles 90000 km nChange engine oil and filter or evercy 3 months...

Page 290: ...I Maintenance Schedule I 1 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter orevery 3 month whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 60 000 Miles I00 Ol0Okm...

Page 291: ...ol Service 17Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dustyconditions An Emission ControlService 17Inspect fuel tank cap and lin...

Page 292: ...l and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parhng brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or e...

Page 293: ...months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension andsteering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides andthe underbody contact points and linkage...

Page 294: ...ALMILEAGE ISERVICED BEI 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking bra...

Page 295: ...84 000 Miles 140 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking...

Page 296: ...I MaintenanceSchedul eI I 87 000Miles 145 000 km...

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Page 298: ...I MaintenanceSchedule I I 93 000 Miles 155 000 km El Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service...

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Page 300: ...n of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and themaintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and fil...

Page 301: ...ichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension a...

Page 302: ...t to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service C I Replace spark plugs An Emission ControlService A...

Page 303: ...0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 17Ch...

Page 304: ...y of these conditions the fluid andfilter donot require changing delivery service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 52 500 Miles 87500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs...

Page 305: ...ichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in thissection An Emission ControlService 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlSe...

Page 306: ...m Maintenance ScheduleI1...

Page 307: ...every 12months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate the suspension and steering...

Page 308: ...use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressurecap Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service An Emissio...

Page 309: ...roper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles I66 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the velvcle is mainly driven under one or mor...

Page 310: ...ther 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 windsh...

Page 311: ...necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the acceleratorpedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work onlyin PAR...

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Page 313: ...etractors anchoragesand reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anythingthat might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Steering Susp...

Page 314: ...equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825111 L USAGE Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides Power Steerin...

Page 315: ...Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or eauivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl Hood andDoor Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning I FLUIDLUBRICANT a Engine oil b Chass...

Page 316: ...service in the boxes provided 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 shoul...

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Page 318: ...andings can occur If your concern has not beenresolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns c...

Page 319: ...tomerAssistance Center 902E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48 550 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas offices When contacting Buick please...

Page 320: ...disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreementsBuick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLINE is a...

Page 321: ...rts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 521 7300 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If youbelieve that your...

Page 322: ...sportation 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...

Page 323: ...ys a year includingweekends and holidays For details on Buick Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick RoadsideAssistance owner booklet included the Buick Roadside As sistance toll free hotline w...

Page 324: ...GMvehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensi...

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Page 326: ...ould it Inflate 1 21 Aircleaner 6 16 Air Conditioning 3 3 Air Outlets 3 1 Alarm Universal Theft Deterrent 2 11 Alignment and Balance Tires 6 43 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 50 Antenna Power Mast Care 3...

Page 327: ...lizzard 4 26 Brake Adjustment 6 28 Fluid Adding 6 27 Master Cylinder 6 26 Parking 2 22 PedalTravel 6 28 Shift Reminder Light 2 26 System Parts Replacing 6 29 System Warning Light 2 58 Transaxle Shift...

Page 328: ...act Disc Player Care 3 21 Compact Spare Tire 5 26 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 49 Vinyl 6 47 Console and Cupholder 2 54 Console Shift Lever 2 25 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Control Loss o...

Page 329: ...jarLight 2 63 Identification 6 53 Locks 2 3 Overheating 5 11 Driver Position 1 11 Running it While You re Parked 2 28 Driving Starting 2 16 AtNight 4 14 Supercharged 6 11 City 4 19 EngineCoolant 6 21...

Page 330: ...e 6 3 3800 SuperchargedEngine 6 4 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 54 Gage 2 66 G a g e Engine Coolant Temperature 2 61 Fuel 2 66 Garage Door Opener Storage 2 47 Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 4 6 5 GearPosi...

Page 331: ...tronic 2 53 License Plate Holder Rear 2 54 Light Air Bag Readiness 1 19 2 57 Anti LockBrake System Warning 2 59 4 6 Battery 2 58 Brake System Warning 2 58 CheckOilLevel 2 64 DoorAjar 2 63 Engine Coola...

Page 332: ...n Light 2 62 Manual Inside Mirror 2 43 Memory Seat and Mirrors 1 2 Methanol In Fuel Mirrors Automatic Inside Convex Outside Electric Control Manual Inside 6 3 6 5 2 43 2 43 2 45 2 44 2 43 Outside 2 44...

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Page 334: ...o WearProperly 1 11 Incorrect Usage 1 14 1 43 1 44 Lap Belt 1 25 Lap Shoulder 1 11 1 26 Questions People Ask 1 10 Rear ComfortGuides 1 30 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 26 RearSeatPassengers...

Page 335: ...19 Spare Tire Compact 5 26 Speaker Covers Cleaning 6 48 Specifications Chart 6 63 6 64 Speedometer 2 55 Stains Cleaning 6 47 Starterswitch 7 38 Starting Your Engine 2 16 Steam If Coming From Your Eng...

Page 336: ...underbody Mbtenance 6 5J universalTheft Deterrent Z Ii...

Page 337: ...eep Standing 2 17 Weatherstrips 6 49 WheelNutTorque 5 25 Wheel Replacement 6 43 Wheel Replacement Used 6 44 Window Express Down 2 29 Windows Power 2 29 WindshieldWasher 2 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 2...

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