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Buick 1995 Skylark, Manual

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Page 2: ...formation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions ProblemsontheRoad 5 1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as aflat tire or engine overheating etc ServiceandAppearanceCare 6 1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good Maintenanceschedule 7 1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle ma...

Page 3: ...his manual in your Buick so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25620607 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriiitaires...

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Page 5: ... 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 could be t...

Page 6: ...na over the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 1911Model 21 Touring Car on Buickk TestHill Buick drew plentyof attentionbecause it could climb hills and run through mudlike no other car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During World WarI Buick built Liberty aircraftengines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfulthat one Buick ambulancewas awardedthe Croix de Guerre by the Fren...

Page 7: ...ransmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 1949Roadmaster A high compression V 8engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pillar toothy grille introduced in 1942 became more massive in the post war era I953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962Buick Special Car of the Year The first productionV 6 engine was used in t...

Page 8: ...l of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz General Manage Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers expectations throughout the purchase ownership service and repurchase experience Buicks are...

Page 9: ...l that s inthe 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 youif you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard Ple...

Page 10: ... your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage When you readother manuals you mightsee 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 andthe words CAUTION or NOTICE iX ...

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Page 13: ...youto tilt the seat up and down 1 2 The power seat control is located onthe side of the seat Front Control F Raise thefront of the seatby holding the switchup Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat Center Control C Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Raiseor lower the seat by holding thecontrol up or down Rear Control R Raise the rear of the seat ...

Page 14: ...tbacks To adjust the seatback lift thelever on the outer side of the seat and move theseatbackto where you want it Release the lever to lockthe seatback Pull up on the lever and theseat will go to an upright position 1 3 ...

Page 15: ...But don t havea seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 16: ...to let people get into the back seat Your seatbackwill moveback and forth freely unless you come toa sudden stop Then it will lock in place There s one time the seatbackmay notfold without some help from you That s if your vehicle is parked going downa fairly steep hill To fold a frontseatback forward push the seatback toward therear as youlift this latch Thenthe seatback will fold forward The lat...

Page 17: ...in andout of the rear seat When youtilt the rightfront seatback fully forward After someone getsinto the rear seat area move the right front seatback toits original position Then move the seat rearwarduntil it locks the whole seat will slideforward To get out againtilt the seatback fullyforward ...

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Page 19: ...a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are...

Page 20: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stopthe vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 9 ...

Page 21: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel I 1 10 ...

Page 22: ... safety belts With safety belts you slow down asthe vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and yourstrongestbones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 11 ...

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Page 24: ...e Canada motor vehicle etc If so then this DriverPosition part doesn t apply to your vehicle To learn how to useyour driver position safety belts read the CanadianOwner sManual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Buick first sold in Canada Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt This safety beltis called automatic because you don t have to buckle up when youget into your vehicle 1 13 ...

Page 25: ... as possible 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 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 restraining forces The safety belt locks if ther...

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Page 27: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way ...

Page 28: ...Q What s wrong with this A Thebelt is buckled in the wrong place 1 17 ...

Page 29: ... What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn under them It should be worn over the shoulderat all times 1 18 ...

Page 30: ... What s wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body 1 19 ...

Page 31: ...tal Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag Your Buick has anair bag for the driver Here are the most important thingsto know about theair bag system AIR BAG 1 20 ...

Page 32: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 21 ...

Page 33: ...supplement tosafetybelts and then only in moderate to severefrontal or newfrontal collisions What will you see afteran bag inflates ...

Page 34: ...tem Improper service can mean that yourair bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module Do not open or break the air bag cover Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick The airbag affects how your Buick should be ser...

Page 35: ...r pregnant women as foranyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position Was your Buick first sold when new in Canada If it was a sticker on the driver s door will say conforms to all applicableCanada motorvehicle etc If so then this RightFront Passenger Position part doesn t apply to your vehicle To learn howto use your right front passenger p...

Page 36: ...e lap belt in a crash near Seat Passengers It s veryimportantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safetybelts Rear passengers who aren t safetybelted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safetybelts Rear Seat Outs...

Page 37: ... clicks Don t letit get twisted If the belt stopsbefore it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keeppulling until you can buckle it Pull up onthe latch plate to makesure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end ofthis section Makesure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had...

Page 38: ...is 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 cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safetybelt locks if there sa sudden stop or a cras...

Page 39: ... Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the ...

Page 40: ...the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cord mustbe under the belt andthe guide on top 2 Slide the guide under andpast the belt The elastic cord mustbe under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 29 ...

Page 41: ...then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatbackand the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position U 4 Buckle the belt aroundthe child and makesure that both the lap belt andthe shoulder beltare secured properly Makesure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Belts Rear Seat Passengers in the ...

Page 42: ...or To make the belt longer tilt the latchplate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release 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 onthe buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 31 ...

Page 43: ...ion That includes infants and all children smaller thanadult size In fact the law in everystate in the UnitedStates and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies 1 32 ...

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Page 45: ...ld restraints with a top strap mustbe anchored accordingto Canadian Law Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may installit yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The spec hardware and installation instructions were ifically designed for this vehicle If your child restrainthas a top strap it should b...

Page 46: ...raint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety beltthrough or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child sface or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is po...

Page 47: ...he childrestraint in different directions tobe sureit is secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safetybelt will movefreely again andbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger i2 You ll be using the lap belt See the earlierpart aboutthe top strap if the child restraint has one 1 36 ...

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Page 49: ...uringa Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position part doesn t apply to your vehicle To learn how tosecurea child restraint in the right front seat read the Canadian Owner s Manual Safety Belt SuppZement It comes with every new Buick first sold in Canada To use a child restrainthere you will needa special infanuchild seat attaching belt and the hardware that ...

Page 50: ...It sfree The special belt is GM P a r tNo 12340286 Your dealer can find the part number for the correct attaching hardware in the accessory sectionof the GM Parts Catalog Once the specialhardware is installed please followthe instructionswith it and these steps 1 Unbuckle the automatic lap shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle by adultsor older children 1 39 ...

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Page 53: ...belt won t stay tight switchit end for end 10 Push andpull the child restraint in different directionsto be sure it is secure To remove the infanuchild seat restraint 1 Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the speciallatch plate Leave the latch plate on the specialbelt ...

Page 54: ...so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get theadditionalrestraint a shoulderbelt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they needto use the safetybelts properly Children who aren tbuckled up canbe thrown out in a crash Children who aren tbuckled up can strike other people who are 1 43 ...

Page 55: ...t 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 Cornfort Guides in the Index If the childis so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has...

Page 56: ...Wherever the cluld sits the lap portion of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This appliesbelt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 45 ...

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Page 58: ...he belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you inan accident You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may meanyou will heed tohave safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your se...

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Page 60: ...he many standard and optional features on your Buick and information on starting shifting and braking Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 61: ...ler or a qualified locksmithhow to make extra keys Keep the tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these tags NOTICE Your Buickhas a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you ha...

Page 62: ...ward To unlock the door slide the lock co lock control will show orange when position t r o l forward in the unlock The There are several ways to lock andunlock your vehicle From the outside use your keyor the Remote Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option 2 3 ...

Page 63: ...use the manualor power lock If the shift lever is NOT in PARK P or NEUTRAL N when the opened door is closed all doors will be locked when the door is closed If the shift leveris in PARK P or NEUTRAL N when the opened door is closed all doors will be locked when you shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N All doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turn OFF The automatic door unlockfeature ca...

Page 64: ...from theinside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don tcancel the securitylock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be ableto open the reardoor from theinside You should let adults and older children know howthese security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Use a...

Page 65: ...ay not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interferencereceived including interferencethat may cause undesired operation Should interferenceto this system occur trythis Check todetermineif battery replacement is necessary See the instructionson battery replacement vehicle This product hasa maximum range blocking the signal service Check the distance You may be too far from...

Page 66: ...hicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Rememberto bring any remaining transmitterswith you when yougo to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacementtransmitterto your vehicle the remaining transmittersmust also be matched Oncethe new transmitteris coded the lost transmitter will notunlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as ma...

Page 67: ...placement usetwo Duracell batteries type DL4016 or a shnilar type 1 Carefully pryoff the cover by inserting a dime or similar object inthe slot between the covers and twisting 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half first he trunkreleaseis onthe floorbetweenthe driyer s seat and thedoor Pullup on the lever with theopen ...

Page 68: ... the remote trunk release inside the passenger compartment With the lockout control in theOF position you can usethe remote trunk release You must use the trunk key when the lockout control is in the ON position This lockout featureis only available on vehicles that do nothave the Remote Keyless EntrySystem 2 9 ...

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Page 70: ... wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings 0 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first Ignition Key Positions A E With the key in the ignition switch you can turnthe switch to five differentpositions ACCESSORY A This position lets you use things like ther...

Page 71: ... the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your engine Engines start differently The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find theVJN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Id...

Page 72: ...soline Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all the way to the 3 If your engine still won t start or startsbut then floor and holdingit there as youhold the keyin STARTfor about three seconds This clears the extra gasoline from theengine If the car starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal about one quarter of the way down for five or six seconds NOTICE Your e...

Page 73: ...e floor and holdingit there as you holdthe key in STARTfor about three seconds If the car starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle I f you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the fuel...

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Page 75: ...atic Transaxle There are several differentpositions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It sthe best position to use when you start your enginebecause your vehicle can t move easily 2 16 ...

Page 76: ...ng the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting Out of PARK P in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up 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 your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In San...

Page 77: ...some times you might choose THIRD D instead of OVERDRIVE 0 0 When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can useSECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes o...

Page 78: ...if you werestuck in very deepsand ormud or were up against a solid object You could damageyour transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes tohold your vehicle in position ona hill Parking Brake To set theparking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push...

Page 79: ...ing brake on can cause your rear brakesto overheat You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting IntoPARK P 2 20 ...

Page 80: ...t lever into PARK P position like set the parking brake this Move the leverup as far as it will go 3 Move the key in the ignition to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take itwith you If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Pull the levertoward you 3 3 1 p ...

Page 81: ...and your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you haveto leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leaveit 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 t...

Page 82: ...l the shift lever out of PARK P 2 4 Shifting Out of PARK P Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P whenthe ignition is in theRUN position See AutomaticTransaxle in theIndex If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever a l lthe way into PARK P andalso release the shift le...

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Page 85: ...o stop a power window whileit is lowering press and release the switch To raise a power window press and hold the control for that window You may also have a lockout switch Push LOCK to disable the passenger power window switches This will prevent passengers from opening and closing windows The driver canstill control all windows with the switch in the locked position Push the left side of the swi...

Page 86: ...om when youexit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel andpull the lever Move the steering wheel toa comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left sideof the steeringcolumn includes your 0 T u r n Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp Operation 0 Headlamp High LowBeam Flash To Pass Feature Cruise Control Option 2 27 ...

Page 87: ...turn To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal I f abulb is burned out replace it to help a...

Page 88: ...nada This featurelets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in frontof youthat you wantto pass It works even if your headlampsare off To use it pull the turn signal multifunctionbeam lever toward youa little but not so far that you heara click If you headlamps are off your high beam headlamps will turn on They llstay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the leverto turn the...

Page 89: ...at damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough in a storm to drive safely To avoid damage be sureto clear ice and snowfrom the wiper blades before using them If they refrozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades become damaged get new bladesor blade inserts Heavy snow orice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Cl...

Page 90: ...s the wipers willkeep eoing in LO until you turnthe wiper control to OFF Ifyou have the Low Speed Delay option the wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return toyour preset speed Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splashcanblock your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often 2 31 ...

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Page 96: ...g The headlamps will remain off Turn the lever to the lamp symbol to turn on your headlamps The headlamp switch is located on the control left of the steeringcolumn 0 Turn the outer portion of the lever marked LIGHTS to turn your Iarnps on or off The interior courtesy lamps can be turned on by rotating the control located on the instrumentpanel to MAX The instrumentpanel brightness can be adjusted...

Page 97: ...ionmust be turned on 0 The activated lamp switch mustbe turned off then 0 A front door must be opened on OR The Battery Rundown Protection feature will also be activated when any door is left open If your vehicleis left with the ignition off for over 24 days the battery power to the clock audio system and Remote Keyless Entry System if you have this option will turn off to reduce battery drain Whe...

Page 98: ...RK P or NEUTRAL N When the DRL are on only your high and low beam headlamps will be on The 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 willcome on at full brightness The other lamps thatcome on with your headlamps will alsocome on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and...

Page 99: ...turn the lampoff If your vehicleis equipped witha sunroof it will have built in reading lamps on the rearview mirror The lamps go on when you openthe doors Whenthe doors are closed turn the lamps on and off with the switch The rear seat reading lamps are turned on by pressing the switch nextto the lamp above the rear doors Press the switch again to turn the lamp off 2 40 ...

Page 100: ...If the ignition was recently turned off the lamps will fade out after four seconds These lamps will also go on when youpress the DOOR or UNLOCK button on the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter If the ignition has beenoff for lessthan twominutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on forabout 15seconds after your keyis removed to provide an illuminatedexit When the interior lamps go out ...

Page 101: ... canjust see the side of your car and thearea behind your car If you have theoptional power mirror the control is located onthe driver s door Rotate the controlto the left or right to choosethe mirror you wantto adjust Then movethe control inthe directionyou want to move the mirror Adjust each mirror so you canjust seethe side of your car and the area behind your car ...

Page 102: ...cover is opened Closing the mirror cover turns off the lamps Your vehicle may have a conveniencenet You llsee it just inside the back wall of the trunk 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 The net isn t for larger heavier loads Storethem in the trunk as far forward as youcan You can unhook the net so t...

Page 103: ...sliding glass panel Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly Ashtrays Press and release the rear of the switch and the sunroof will open to the vent position The sunroof glass panel cannotbe opened or closed if your Buick has an electrical failure The front center ashtray may be lifted outfor cleaning 2 44 ...

Page 104: ...als could ignite them causing a damaging fire Cigarette Lighter It s nearthe ashtray To use the cigarette lighter push it in all the way andlet go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE If you holda cigarettelighter 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 damagingthe lighter and the heating el...

Page 105: ...s that when pulled up and rotated backward can be used Thereis also a small tissue holder in the cover If you have the full length console you also have a storage area with a slidingdoor Lift up on the latch to open the door tostore your compactdiscs sunglassesor other small items 2 46 ...

Page 106: ...elis designed tolet you knowat a glance how your car is running You ll know how fast you re going how muchfuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Standard Cluster TEMPERATURE BAG LOW C O O W UNLEADEDNELONLY A 2 47 ...

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Page 108: ...iles used in theUnited 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 someonehas probablytried to turn it back The numbers may not be true You may wonder whathappens if a car has to have a new odometer installed If possible the new one has to be set to the same readingthe old one had If it can tb...

Page 109: ... pages some warning lights come on 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 indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the warnin...

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Page 111: ... when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then thelight should go out This means the systemis ready If the air bag readinesslight doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle servicedright away Battery Light VOLTS When you turn the key to RUN this light will come on briefly to show that your ...

Page 112: ...ing though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspectedright away This light should come on briefly as youstart the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while youare driving pull off the road andstop carefully You may notice that t...

Page 113: ...NTI LOCK With the anti lock brake system thislight will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on haveit fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there is a problem If the light flashes when you re driving you don t have anti lock brakes andthere could be a problem with your regular brakes Pull off the road and stop carefully...

Page 114: ... If the light ison but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light L k F4 TEMP This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conhtions you should pulloff the ro...

Page 115: ...riving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle andturn off the engine as soon as possible The chapter Problems on the Road in this manual explains what todo Also see Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light LOW COOLANT If this light comes on and stays on the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the road and the coolant level checked See Engine Coolant in the Ind...

Page 116: ...ing I NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty on after a while the emission controls won t If it does notcome on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes onwhile you are driving the computer is indicating that you ha...

Page 117: ... EngineOil Pressure Light 9 OIL This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure 1 2 2 58 ...

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Page 119: ...be sure your vehicle is on a level surface and bring the engine oil up to the proper level if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index NOTE The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level whenthe engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performedif the engine has been turned off for a c...

Page 120: ... situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong withthe fuel gage 0 0 0 0 At the gas station the gas pumpshuts off before the gage reads E It takes more or less gas tofill up thanthe gage indicated For example the gage mayhave indicated half full but it took more or less than halfof the tank s capacity to fill it The gagemay move when you turn a corner speed up or stop your vehicle When youturn ...

Page 121: ...he tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutionsper minute WM NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer i n the red area or engine damage may occur 2 62 ...

Page 122: ...em supplied with your vehicle Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Buick when thecar is moving When the vehicle is not moving you canget outside air to flow through by selecting anyair choice and anyfan speed Air Outlets Adjust the directionof air flow by moving the louvered vents 3 1 ...

Page 123: ...ough the vent outlets Slightlywarmer air is directedthroughthe heater ducts and defrosteroutlets VENT Using vent will allow outside air to flow through the instrument panel outlets HTR This setting sends mostof the air throughthe heater ducts Adjust the temperaturecontrolto a warm setting If you have the engine coolant heater you can use it in cold weather 20 F 8O C or lower to heat your vehicle s...

Page 124: ... Press the button to start warming your window Pressing the button again will shut itoff NORM This setting will circulatecooled fresh air through the vents B L Bi level can be used withthe air conditioning ana works as described on theprevious page If you turn on the rear defoggerwhile driving at or above 45 mph 70km h it will stay on aslong as that speed is maintained You must press the button to...

Page 125: ... SET pushbutton Ine SET indicator will appear forfive seconds on the digital display 2 Within five seconds press the SEEK button s until the correct minute appears on the display 3 Press and hold theSCAN button until the correct hour appearson the display I II TUNE 4 FADE B A S S B A E SCAN SEEK Playing the Radio VOL The upper knob does these things 0 It turns the radio on Turn this knob clockwise...

Page 126: ...on the preset station will return Three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoiningbuttons at the same time 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SETpushbutton SET appears in the display 3 Within five seconds push any twoadjoining pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttonsare pressed again Setting theTone BASS Slidethe bass lever...

Page 127: ...tions Push it to get AM or FM SEEK Pressing the SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station and stop SCAN When you press SCAN the radio will go to the next station pause and keep scanning until you press scan again orit will continueto scan twice around the band Presets The pushbuttons let you returnto favorite stations You can set the pushbuttons for up to 14 stations seve...

Page 128: ...ssette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may notwork well in this player Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs for volume balance and fade justas youdo for the radio The lighted arrow shows whichside of the tape is being played FORWARD To advance the tape press the arrow b...

Page 129: ...ute press again to listen During MUTE only volume up will work RCL Push this knob to display the time or the current radio station Finding a Station BAND Push the lower knob to get AM or F M TUNE T m the lower knob to tune radio stations The tune knob increases and decreases station frequency when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load If you hold the tune knob in the tune position it...

Page 130: ...til you get the amount of bass and treble you like Adjusting the Speakers L R The controlbehind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound betweenthe right and left speakers R F The control behind thelower knob moves the sound betweenyour front and rear speakers Playing a CompactDisc Before you begin please note DO NOT use mini discs that are called singles They won teject Usefull size compact...

Page 131: ...graphic display to stopat a specific passage PREV Press PREV to hear the previous track If you hold the PREV button or press it more than once the disc will return to previous tracks NEXT Press NEXT to hear the next track now instead of waiting until the present track is finished If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further ST PL Press ST PL and the disc will st...

Page 132: ...RY or the RUN position Press PWR to turn the radio off Press the 1and 4 pushbuttons together Hold them down until shows onthe display You are now ready to enter your secret code Don t wait mure than15 seconds between steps 5 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press SEEKleft arrow orright arrow button to make the first number appear 7 Turn the TUNE knob clockwiseor counterclockwise to m...

Page 133: ...eset buttons1and 4 for five seconds with the ignition ON and radio poweroff The display will show SEC indicating the unit is in the secure mode 2 Press the SETbutton The display will show 000 3 Enter the firstthree digits of the code following steps 6 and 7 of the preceding directions on entering your secret code The display will show the numbers as entered 4 Press the BAND button The radio will d...

Page 134: ...Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important todo it properly Added sound equipment may interferewith theoperation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio...

Page 135: ... Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of adisc is soiled dampena clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be...

Page 136: ...Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On citystreets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following dis...

Page 137: ...drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious wayto solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But what if peopledo How muchis too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem Th...

Page 138: ...esfood just before or during drinking will have a somewhatlower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generallyhave a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men Sincealcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a this driver having a collision is twelve times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is twenty five times ...

Page 139: ...even a moderate BAC might not be able toreact quickly enough to avoid the collision There s somethingelse 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 ...

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Page 141: ...lectronicbraking system that will help prevent a braking skid ANTI LOCK This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Inde...

Page 142: ...braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won thave time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal dow...

Page 143: ...nt wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried tosteer a vehicleon wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve dependson the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control What should youdo if thi...

Page 144: ...cies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergencylike this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o clock positions youcan turn it a full 180degrees very quickly withou...

Page 145: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move sincethe passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustrationor anger can suddenly put the passing driverface to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing 0 Driveahead Look...

Page 146: ... are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someoneisn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over yourshoulder and check the blind spot 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lanechange signalbefore moving out of the right lane to pass When you are farenough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its fron...

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Page 148: ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust yourinside rearview mirror toreduce the glare from headlamps behind you Sinceyou can t seeas well you may need to slow down and keepmore space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speedroads Your headlamps canlight up onlyso much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road ina sa...

Page 149: ...rk When youare faced with severeglare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the a pproaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse bydirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can buildup a film caused by dust Dirty glass...

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Page 151: ...too fast through large water puddles or even going through somecar washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t t r y to slowdown before you hit them 4 16 ...

Page 152: ...s from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaningusually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard andfast ruleabout 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 pa ing lamps to help make you morevisible to others Besid...

Page 153: ...a citymap and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enoughto need it When a light turns green and just before you startto move che...

Page 154: ...ecktraffic Try todeterminewhere you expect to blend withthe flow Try to mergeinto the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turnsignal check your mirrors andglance over yourshoulder as oftenas necessary Tryto blend smoothly withthe traffic flow Once youare on the freeway adjust your speedto the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you wa...

Page 155: ...t to a safe trouble freetrip Is the tread good enough for long distancedriving Are thetires all inflated to the recommendedpressure WeatherForecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps ...

Page 156: ...the road in less than a second and you couldcrash 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 your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortablycool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead andto the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instrumentsfrequently Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steephil...

Page 157: ...own Shift to a lower gear when yougo down a steep or long hill a a a a Know how togo uphill Drive in the highest gear possible Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hillsor mountains Don t swing wideor cut across thecenter of the road Driveat speeds that let you stayin your ownlane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car ...

Page 158: ...de an ice scraper asmall brush orbroom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properlysecure these items in your vehicle...

Page 159: ...tly Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under thetires even more Your anti lock brakes improveyour abilityto make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock brakingsystem you ll wantto begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater followingdistance o...

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Page 161: ...tart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlanlps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle...

Page 162: ...nt Towing Your Buick from the Front m Follow these steps 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly NOTICE Do not tow your Buick with the front wheels i n contact with the ground or the automatic transaxle could be damaged 2 Set the parking brake 3 Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlockthe steering wheel See Ignition in theIndex 4 Clampthe steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device ...

Page 163: ... IF TIRESARE HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEEOWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Informationlabel found onthe rearedge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommendedinflation pressures for the tires onyour vehicle It also gives you importantinformation aboutthe number of people that can ...

Page 164: ... tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than132pounds 60 kilograms in your trunk If yo...

Page 165: ...going Towing a Trailer NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly 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 ...

Page 166: ...erate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements IfYou Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some importantpoints There are many differentlaws includmg speedlimit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only whereyou live but...

Page 167: ...includes the curb weight of the vehicle anycargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you mustsubtractthe tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will becarryingthat weight too See Loading Your Vehicle inthe Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B 4 32 ...

Page 168: ...asons why you ll need the righthitch Here are somerules to follow Will youhave to make anyholes in the body of your vehicle when youinstall a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when youremove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carhon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in theIndex Dirt and watercan too hitches Do not attachrent...

Page 169: ...uire heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a gooddeal longer you ll needto go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to t...

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Page 171: ...ave After Parking on aHill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brakepedal 3 Drive slowlyuntil the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someonepick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need servicemore often when you re pulling a trailer Seethe M...

Page 172: ...ur hazard warning flashers let you warnothers They also let police know you havea problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on andoff Move the switchto the right to make yourfront and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard flasherswork nomatter what position your key is in and evenif the key isn t in 5 1 ...

Page 173: ...ut300 feet 100m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Buick But please follow the stepsbelow to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could da...

Page 174: ... startyour 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 automatictransaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lamps that aren t needed and radios Thiswill avoid sparks and helpsave both batteries And it could save your radio...

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Page 176: ...t to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anyt3 mg until the next step The other end of the negative cabledoesn t go to the dead battery It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 5 ...

Page 177: ...to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start aftera few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal I DEAD BATTERY Remove the cables in this order ...

Page 178: ...r specialtires and wheels these instructions and illustrationsmay notbe correct Before you do anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle 0 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 t...

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Page 180: ...ont Towing Attach T hook chains into slots in thebottoli 1 of the floor pan just behind the front wheels on both sides Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 9 ...

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Page 182: ...IMITS 35 MPH 55 KM H 50 MILES 80 Attach T hookchains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels Attach a separatechain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring ...

Page 183: ... occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension componentswhen using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 5 12 ...

Page 184: ... 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 From YourEngine If you get the overheatwarning but see or hear no steam the problem may notbe tooserious Sometimes the engine can get a little toohot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving e Idle forlong periods in traffic Tow...

Page 185: ...s while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn oflthe engine and get everyoneout o f the vehicle until it cools down You may decidenot to lift the hood but toget service help right away When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see Coolant surge tank with pressure cap Electricenginefan ...

Page 186: ...n the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with theengine on checkto see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should berunning If it isn t your vehicle needs service 5 15 ...

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Page 188: ...NOTICE Incold weather watercan freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant 5 17 ...

Page 189: ...ant surge tank pressurecap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turnthe pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and thenstop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning thepressure cap slowly and remove it 5 18 ...

Page 190: ...h out for the engine fan 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix up to FULL COLD orjust above the small cylinder at the base of the opening By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank maybe lower If the level is lower add more ofthe proper mixto the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD 5 19 ...

Page 191: ...rd thatside Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steeringwheel firmly Steerto maintain lane position then gently braketo a stop well out of the traffic lane A rearblowout particularly ona curve acts muchlike a skid and may require the same correctionyou d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal Getthe vehicle under control by steering the way yo...

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Page 193: ...ounterclockwise Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire 3 Thejack and the wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray by the compact spare tire 4 Remove the band around thejack Turn thejack 5 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts handle clockwiseto raise thejack head a few inches Don t remove them yet On some vehicles a cover plate must be I IO to find the wheel nuts Carefully use...

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Page 195: ...oil pan Pans could crack and begin to leak I 7 Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough roomfor the spare tire to fit 8 Remove allthe wheel nuts and take off the flat tire ...

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Page 197: ...11 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower thejack completely 12 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequenceas shown ...

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Page 199: ...ced where you want Of course it s bestto replace yourspare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in goodshapein caseyou need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic carwash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compactspar...

Page 200: ...ur transaxle I I For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels aslittle as possible Release the acceleratorpedal while you shift and press lightly ...

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Page 202: ...ained and supported service people We hope you ll wantto keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of your own servicework you d want to get the proper Buick Service Manual It tells you much more about how to serviceyour Buick than this manual can To order the proper servicemanual see ServicePublications in the Index Your...

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Page 204: ...t deposits from forming in yourengine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control systemworking properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended withoxygenates GeneralMotors recommends that you use gasolineswith these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air e...

Page 205: ...il can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered bylyourwarranty 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 writeus at the following address for advice Just tellus where you re going and give your Vehicle Identifi...

Page 206: ...side of your vehicle Pull up on the release lever to unlatch the fuel door It is located on the floor to the left of the driver sseat While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turnit slowly to the left counterclockwise ...

Page 207: ...mp Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on forthe underhood lamp to functionwhen you open the hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle insidethe vehicle It is located in the area to the left and beneath the instrumentpanel 6 6 ...

Page 208: ...ront of the vehicle and release the secondaryhood release by moving the lever to the right Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the fillercaps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down andclose it firmly ...

Page 209: ...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 every time you get fuel In order toget an accuratereading the oil must be warm andthe vehicle mustbe on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow The engine oil dipstickon the 2 3L Quad 4 engineis located on the rear of the engine ...

Page 210: ...The engine oildipstick on the 3 1LV 6 engine is located directly behind the engine fan The engine oil fill cap on the 2 3L Quad 4 engine is located on the front of the engine behind the fan I LA 6 9 ...

Page 211: ... 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 To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towelor cloth then pushit back in allthe way Remove it again keeping the tip down andcheck the level ...

Page 212: ...range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identifiedby looking for the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in yourgasoline engine If you change your ownoil be sure youuse oil that has the Starbur...

Page 213: ...you can use SAE 1OW 30if it s going to be0 F 18O C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 2OW 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Ca...

Page 214: ... or colder If your vehiclehas this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What toDo with UsedOil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails withsoap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containi...

Page 215: ...enance Scheduleto determinewhen to replace the a i rfilter See Scheduled MaintenanceServices in the Index I NOTICE I 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 ...

Page 216: ...ding if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if youhave been driving 0 When outside temperaturesare above 90 F 32 C 0 At high speedfor quitea while 0 In heavy traffic especiallyin hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C Get the vehicle ...

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Page 218: ...ibed under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in a l lthe way Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and howto add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolant for your Buickwill Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37O C Give boiling protection up to 262 F 1...

Page 219: ...dn t be covered by your warranty Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger sside of the engine compartment To Check Coolant When your engine iscold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark 6 18 ...

Page 220: ... is an18 psi 124P a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating When youreplace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlledby a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temp...

Page 221: ...the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals How To Check Power SteeringFluid When the engine compartmentis cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstickwith a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tightenit Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark A fluid loss i...

Page 222: ...k is full NOTICE 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expa...

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Page 225: ...s will adjust properly Ifyour brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system ona modern vehicleis complex Its many parts have to beof top quality and workwell together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have...

Page 226: ... driveyour vehiclefor 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keepyour battery from running down Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storageperiods HalogenBulbs 6 25 ...

Page 227: ...2 Raise the hood andlocate the headlamp bulb retainers To remove the access coverretainers turn them 1 4turn andlift the cover off Twist the lock ring clackwise l 6 turn 3 Pull the bulbhocket straightout from the access cover 6 26 ...

Page 228: ...eir warranties are delivered with every new Buick If your spare tire is a differentbrand than your roadtires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 4 Remove the wire connector from the bulbby lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base 5 Replacethe bulb 6 Reverse the proceduresto reinstall the headlamp bulb 6 27 ...

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Page 230: ...isture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000to 8 000miles 10000 to 13000 k r n for any signs of unusual wear If unusual wearis present rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When it s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is ...

Page 231: ...ee Wheel Nut Torque in the Index One way totell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing throughthe tire s rubber The tread or sidewallis cracked cut or snaggeddee...

Page 232: ...hat are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If yourtires 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 withthose not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and constructiontype bias bias belted...

Page 233: ...n braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditionson a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to de...

Page 234: ...ler if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will knowthe kind of wheel you need The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you noticeunusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignmentmay needto ...

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Page 236: ...ructions 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 with chains onwill damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strikea match or get them ona hot partof the vehicle Some are dangerousif you ...

Page 237: ...t andloose dirt Wipe vinylor 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 normalspots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaningtips Always readthe instructionson the cleaner label Clean up stains as soonas you can before theyset Use a clean cloth or sponge and ...

Page 238: ...immediately witha blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer may scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you haveto use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you needto use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper U...

Page 239: ...sed by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water e If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area witha waterhaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda t...

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Page 241: ...l may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outsideof the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GMPart No 1050011 The windshieldis clean if beads do not form when yourinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked infull strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when...

Page 242: ...emain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon aspossible If necessary usenon abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfacesto remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical falloutthat can take their toll overa period of years You can helpto keep the paint finish looking new bykeeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible I NOT...

Page 243: ...ish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheetmetal repair or replacement make surethe body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stonechips fractures or deep scratchesin the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal willcorrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Mi...

Page 244: ...of the frameshould be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbodyvehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather andatmosphericconditionscan create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaceson your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched int...

Page 245: ...244 16 oz 0 4731 Fabric Cleaner Spot and stain removal 1050427 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls 1050429 6 Ibs 2 72kg Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl and cloth also tires and mats 1052349 12 02 0 340kg Lubriplate WhiteGrease For hood trunk door hinges and latches 1051055 16 oz 0 473L Preservatone Vinyl top dressing 16 oz 0 473L White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Cleans white ...

Page 246: ... parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the deck lid It s veryhelpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN 0 the model designation 0 paint information and a list of all production options and special Be surethat this label is not removedfrom the vehicle equipment Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t d anything electrical to your Buick unless y...

Page 247: ...identical size and rating The wiring circuitsin your car are protectedfrom short circuits by a combination of fuses circuitbreakers and fusiblethermal links in thewiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused byelectrical problems The fusepanel is to the left of the steering column near the parking brakerelease lever Pull the cover downto accessthe fuses 6 46 ...

Page 248: ...R BAG PCM CRUISE HDLP Circuitry Gauges RearDefog Warning Lights Horn Interior Lamps Chime Auto Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Heater Air Conditioning Antilock Brakes Daytime Running Lamps Canada Radio Power T u r n Signals Auto Door Lock Tail Lamps Marker Lamps License Lamps Power Windows Sunroof Circuit Breaker Windshield Wipers Washers Engine Controls Back up Lamps Auto Door Unlock Remove to Di...

Page 249: ... in some casesto remain off If load is too heavy thecircuitbreaker opens andcloses this happens have yourheadlamp wiring checkedright protecting the circuituntil the problem is fixed or goes away away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker anda fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper willstop until the motor cools If the overloa...

Page 250: ...u Ft 13 3 Passengers Front 2 Rear 3 Base Curb Weight Lbs 2793 Sedan 189 1 67 5 53 2 103 4 55 9 54 5 43 3 37 8 54 1 49 1 33 5 37 0 53 8 50 6 13 3 2 3 2846 Replacement Lamps Application Exterior Headlamp 9004 ParkEurn 2057NA Front Side Marker 194 Backup 2057 HighLevel Stop 1141 License 194 Rear Side Marker 194 Tail 194 Tail Stop Turn 3057 Ashtray 161 FootwellCourtesy 194 Front Reading Lamps WithoutS...

Page 251: ...eded Pan Removal and Replacement 6 0 quartd5 7 liters AfterCompleteOverhaul 8 0 quarts 7 6liters Whendraining or replacing torque converter morefluid may be needed Transaxle Automatic 4 Speed Maintenance Item Part Numbers AirFilter ACTypeA1233C FuelFilter ACTypeGF578 OilFilter ACTypePF1225 Spark Plug AC Type 41 910 Platinum Plug GAP 0 060inch 1 52mm Air Conditioning Capacity R 134a See Refrigerant...

Page 252: ...ay be needed r F i l t e r ACTypeA1233C FuelFilter ACTypeGF578 OilFilter ACTypePF47 PCVValve ACTypeCV892C Sparkplug ACTypeR44LTSM6 GAP 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Air Conditioning Capacity R 134a See Refrigerant Charge Label Under Hood Air Conditioning Refrigerant Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the a i rconditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the properrefrigera...

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Page 254: ... good workingcondition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenanceprocedures are important Improper vehicle maintenanceor the removal of importantcomponentscan significantly affect thequality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or eventhe wrong tire inflation can increasethe level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehiclein ...

Page 255: ... do these jobs If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes See Service Publications in the Index PartE MaintenanceRecord provides a placefor you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this part This will help you determine when your next ma...

Page 256: ... Buick dealer This part tells you themaintenance servicesyou should have done and when you should schedulethem If you go to yourdealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use arelisted in P a r t D Make sure whoever servicesyour vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced ...

Page 257: ...hs Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25000 km Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change Tire Rotation A i r Cleaner Filter Inspection if drivingin dusty conditions Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement except 2 3L Code D engine SparkPlug Wire Inspection except 2 3L Code D engine Sc...

Page 258: ...5 000 km Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Tire Rotation Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every Cooling System Service or every 24 months SparkPlug Replacement except 2 3L CodeD engine Spark Plug Wire Inspection except 2 3L Code D engine Air CleanerFilter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Spark Plug Replacement 2 3L Code D engine ...

Page 259: ...Resources Board has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will notnullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liabilityprior to the completionof vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenanceservicesbe performedat the indicated intervals and the maintenancebe recorded Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Cont...

Page 260: ...y 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE i 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 7 ...

Page 261: ...hs whichever occurs first Lubricate the suspension steering linkage I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 8 ...

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Page 263: ...ission ControlService and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sehice I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 10 ...

Page 264: ... cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service I7Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage 0Inspect spark plug wires except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Sewice 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 0Insp...

Page 265: ...ver occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first Lubricate the suspension steering linkage I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 12 ...

Page 266: ... BY 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whchever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 267: ...I Maintenanc e Schedule I I ...

Page 268: ...F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY 51 000 Miles 85000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice I ...

Page 269: ...age and transaxle shift 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 57 000Miles 95000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 16 I I I i DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 270: ... what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage 0Inspect spark ph Nires except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service more often under dusty conditions An Emission Contro...

Page 271: ...I MaintenanceSchedule I I 63 000Miles 105000km 17Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occuxs first An Emission Control Sewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 66 000 Miles 110000 km ...

Page 272: ...ion Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage I I I I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 19 ...

Page 273: ... Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or e 7 ry 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 0Lubricate the suspension steeringli...

Page 274: ...on Control Sewice I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 84 000 Miles 140000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 21 ...

Page 275: ... every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressurecap and neck Pressure test the cooling ...

Page 276: ...pect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 93 000 Miles 155000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control ...

Page 277: ...ccursfirst An Emission Control Service and transaxleshift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst Lubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 99 000 Miles 145 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE R A A ...

Page 278: ... driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilterdo not require changing delivery service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 279: ...allliabilityprior to the completion of vehicle usefullife We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicatedintervals and the maintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService and transaxle shiftlinkage or every 12months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspect...

Page 280: ...sion steering linkage DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 0Lubricate the suspension steering linka...

Page 281: ...ine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage 0Inspect spark plug wires except2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service F 0Replace air cleaner f...

Page 282: ...ion steering linkage 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 17Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension steering linka...

Page 283: ...olice or If you donot use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid andfilter do not delivery service require changing DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICEDBY 52 500Miles 87500 km ElChange engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation i...

Page 284: ...gine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage 0Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service 0Inspect spark plug wires except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner f...

Page 285: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information CILubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first...

Page 286: ...km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or 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 ...

Page 287: ...r leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Sewice f DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 97 500 Miles 162500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift llnkage or every 12months whichever occurs first clRotate tires See Tire Inspection ...

Page 288: ...Maintenance ScheduleI1 1 ...

Page 289: ...es as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill It is importantfor you or a service station attendant to perj5orm these underhood checks at eachfuelfill Engine 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 fu...

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Page 291: ...ehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake t r yto move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves outof PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set t r yto turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position The ...

Page 292: ...e running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until thevehicle is held by the parking brake only To check thePARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing At least every spring use plain water to flushany corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud an...

Page 293: ...damage tears or leakage Replace sealsif necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes looseconnections or other conditions which could causea heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes intothe vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index ...

Page 294: ...EngineCoalant GM Part No 3634621or equivalent Automatic ...

Page 295: ...I Grade2 Category LB or GC LB Engineoil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM PartNo 1050109 Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM PartNo 1050109 USAGE Fuel Filler Door Hinge and Striker Plunger Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalen...

Page 296: ... 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 place to storethem IMaintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 43 ...

Page 297: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 44 ...

Page 298: ...standings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management 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 or the General Manager STEP TWO If aft...

Page 299: ... Customer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas offices When contacting Buick please remember that your concern will likelybe resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel Thatis why we suggest you follow Step One h t if you havea concern C...

Page 300: ...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 AUTOLINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settledisputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who cur...

Page 301: ...ourts 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 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 302: ...nsportation To Buick Motor Division Quality Means Service and service means keeping you on the road Included with your 1995 Buick 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 for up tofive days for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs Als...

Page 303: ... of convenience and security Buick Roadside Assistance Provides owners with access to minor repairs or Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by towing for disabled vehicles providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For details on Buick Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick Roadside...

Page 304: ...chnician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any numberof vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases they refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedu...

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Page 310: ...r Outlets 3 1 Alignmentand Balance Tires 6 33 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 4 1 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 14 Antenna Rear Window Defogger 3 14 Air Bag Antifreeze 6 17 Adding 5 16 6 17 Checking 6 17 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 54 4 6 Appearance Care and Materials 6 44 Armrest Storage 2 46 Ashtrays Front 2 44 Rear 2 45 Audio Systems 3 4 Auto Down Window 2 26 Automatic Door Locks 2 4...

Page 311: ...Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 23 7 38 BulbReplacement 6 49 Headlamps 6 26 Canada Vehicles First Sold In 1 13 24 38 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 6 Capacities and Specifications 2 3 L Engine 6 50 Carbon Monoxide 2 24 4 26 33 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 13 CDErrors 3 9 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 11 Center Passenger Position 1 30 CertificationrnireLabel 4 28 Chains Safety 4 33 Chains Tire 6 3...

Page 312: ... 17 Cruise Control Erasing Speed Memory 2 37 Getting Out of 2 36 ToIncreaseSpeed 2 34 ToReduceSpeed 2 35 To Resume a Set Speed 2 34 ToSet 2 33 UseonHills 2 36 Cupholders 2 46 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired 8 2 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 1 Passing Another Vehicle While Using 2 36 Damage Finish 6 42 Damage Sheet Metal 6 42 Daytime Run...

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Page 315: ...1 43 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 22 Lights AirBagReadiness 1 20 2 52 BatteryWarning 2 52 Brake SystemWarning 2 53 CheckOil 2 60 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 2 55 EngineOilPressure 2 58 LOW Coolant 2 56 Oil Warning 2 58 SafetyBeltWarning 1 8 2 51 Service Engine Soon 2 57 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 54 4 6 Lighter 2 45 Loading YourVehicle 4 28 Locks AutomaticDoor 2 4 Do...

Page 316: ...ront Seat Four Way 1 2 Manual Remote Control Mirror 2 42 Methanol In Fuel 6 3 Mirrors ConvexOutside 2 43 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 41 ManualRemoteControl 2 42 Power Remote Control 2 42 Visorvanity 2 43 MTBE InFue1 6 3 Net Convenience 2 43 Neutral N Position 2 17 NewVehicle Break In 2 11 Nightvision 4 14 Odometer 2 49 Odometer TamperResistant 2 49 Odometer Trip 2 49 Off RoadRecovery 4 10 Oil Engin...

Page 317: ...he Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 6 Radio Reception Understanding 3 13 Radios 3 4 AMFMStereo 3 4 AMFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 6 Rain Driving In 4 15 Reading Lamps Front 2 40 Rear 2 40 Rear Door Security Locks 2 5 RearReading Lamps 2 40 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 28 Rear Seat Outside Position 1 25 Rear Seat Passengers 1 25 Rear Seatback Folding 1 6 RearTowing Hookups 5 ...

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Page 319: ... Service Publications 8 6 Service Work DoingYour Own 6 1 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick 1 23 Sheet Metal Damage 6 42 Shift Lever Console 2 22 Shift Lever Steering Column 2 2 1 Shifting Into Park P 2 20 Shifting Out of Park P 2 23 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 16 Signaling Turns 2 28 Skidding 4 12 Sound Equipment Adding 3 13 Spare Tire Compact 5 28 Stains Cleaning 6 38 Standard Climate Cont...

Page 320: ...p 1 34 TorqueLock 2 23 Torque Wheel Nut 5 26 TiltSteeringWheel 2 27 TowingaTrailer 4 30 TowingYourVehicle 5 7 Front 5 9 Rear 5 11 Towing RecreationalVehicle 4 27 TrailerTongueWeight 4 32 Brakes 4 34 Driving on Grades 4 35 Driving with a Trailer 4 34 Hitches 4 33 Maintenance 4 36 ParkingonHills 4 36 SafetyChains 4 33 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 33 TowingaTrailer 4 30 Turnsignals 4 35 Wei...

Page 321: ...urideTbody Majntenmce 6 43 UnderhaadLamp 6 6 9 12 ...

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