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Buick 1997 Park Avenue, Manual

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Page 3: ... drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheatedengine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to use Custome...

Page 4: ...ick so it will be there if youever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle pleaseleave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25645978 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH A U T O M O T I V E NationalInstitutefor S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefe...

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Page 6: ...t 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 ...

Page 7: ...er the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During World War I Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government As a builderof premier au...

Page 8: ... transmission Dynaflow was introducedin the 1948 Roadmaster Buick sfamous portholes came along in 1949 1949Roadmaster A high compression V 8engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick sfamous vertical pillar toothy grille introduced in 1942 became more massive inthe post war era I953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine namedthe 1962Buick Special Car of the Year The first production V 6 engine was used in the...

Page 9: ... 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 Manager 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 10: ...e 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 and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what todo to help av...

Page 11: ...lp avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Also in this book you will find these mtices not be covered by your warranty and it could be NOTICE These mean there is something that could damageyour vehicle ix ...

Page 12: ... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS 6 TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAlTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLAN...

Page 13: ...ryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System SRS Center Passenger Position 1 28 1 31 1 33 1 35 1 44 1 47 1 47 1 47 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints L...

Page 14: ...ing the single switch locatedon the side of the seat To increase or decrease support hold the switchforward or rearward To move the lumbar up and down hold the switch upwardor downward Power Seats Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front part of the horizontal control up or down Raise or lower the rear ofthe seat cushion by holding the rear part of the horizontal control u...

Page 15: ... and radio settings by using the following procedure 1 Adjust the driver s seat and lumbar position if equipped to a safe and comfortable driving position Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you See Outside Mirrors in the Index 2 Press one of the two MEMORY buttons corresponding with yourdriver number for longer than three seconds You will hear two beeps to confirm that the mirror and seat positio...

Page 16: ...han three seconds You will hear two beeps to confirm the position has been set The exit position will be set for the previously identified driver If the ignition is not in RUN automatic seat and mirror movement will occur if the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed Automatic seat and mirror movement is programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC so that the dri...

Page 17: ...hion until the seat nears body temperature The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature A telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is inuse Reclining Front Seatbacks The front seatbacks can be adjusted by pressing the vertical control located on the side of the seat Push it forward to bring the seat to a more upright position Push it rearward to recline t...

Page 18: ...s The shoulder belt can tdo itsjob In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lapbelt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could causeseriousinternal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then sit well back in the seatand wear you...

Page 19: ... head restraints Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash On some models the rear seat head restraints tilt forward and rearward also There are four different positions for the front seathead restraints and three different positions for the rear seat head restraints...

Page 20: ...You can hit things insidethe vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured or killed In the samecrash you might not be if youare buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area insideor outsideof a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously ...

Page 21: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety BeltsWork Whe...

Page 22: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 23: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11 ...

Page 24: ...y belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and willbe in or thesafety belts With safety belts you slowdown as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag...

Page 25: ...ety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Buick see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle...

Page 26: ...buckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs I n 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 atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the sh...

Page 27: ...Head Restraints in the Index What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is too loose Itwon t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulc r belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 28: ...an be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could causeserious internal injuries Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 29: ...riouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong asshoulder bones You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen 1 17 ...

Page 30: ... belt is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 18 ...

Page 31: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulderbelt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 19 ...

Page 32: ...nger position Supplemental RestraintSystem SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Buick has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 1 You can be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have ...

Page 33: ...g control of the vehicle I A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and thecaution label on the right front passenger s safety belt AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel which showsAIR BAG The system checks the airbag electrical system for mal...

Page 34: ...ow the Air Bag System Works I Where are the air bags The driver s air bagis in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 22 ...

Page 35: ...ur vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move ordeform the threshold level is about 9 to 15mph 14 to 24 kdh The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car thethreshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollover...

Page 36: ...d as anything more than asupplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may noteven realize theair bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hubfor the driver sair bag or the instrument panelfor the r...

Page 37: ... about the airbag system The module records information about the readinessof the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won twork properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the coveringfor the driver s or the right front passenger...

Page 38: ...he Index I JTIl N For upto 10 secondsafter the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improperservice You can be injured if you are close toan airbag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellowtape or yellow connectors Theyare probably part of the air bag system Besure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performi...

Page 39: ...ke the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way asthe lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 1 27 ...

Page 40: ...rs who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And theycan strike others in thevehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s howto wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the bu...

Page 41: ...ke sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on thebuckle is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lappart tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderpart 1 29 ...

Page 42: ...orce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there sa sudden stop or a crash You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 43: ...nstalled on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulderbelts Here s how to install a comfort guide and usethe safety belt 1 Remove the ...

Page 44: ...stic cord must be under the belt Then place theguide over the belt andinsert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 32 ...

Page 45: ...ted States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION Smaller children and babies should alwaysbe restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child ship bones are so smallthat a regular belt might no...

Page 46: ...il a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy youcan t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenlybecome a 2404b 110 kg forceon your arms The baby would bealmost impossible to hold Securethe baby inan infant restraint ...

Page 47: ...s show that children are safer if they are restrained in therear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is becausethe back...

Page 48: ...n be badlyinjured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Neversecure a child restraint in the center frontseat It s alwaysbetter to secure a child restraint inthe rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but only with the seat moved all the way back If your child restraint has atop strap it should be anchored If you need to ha...

Page 49: ...nstall the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 2 3 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the l...

Page 50: ...f needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 38 ...

Page 51: ... sure it is secure Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lapbelt A child ina child restraint inthe center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Neversecure a child restraint in thecenter front seat It s alwaysbetter to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restr...

Page 52: ...e child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions willshow you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint ...

Page 53: ...It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear faci...

Page 54: ...eat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the ...

Page 55: ... retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt andlet it goback all the way The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 56: ... so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additionalrestraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in therear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in Children who aren t buckled up canstrike other a crash people who are ...

Page 57: ...ery close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward thecenter of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in theIndex If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still...

Page 58: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force wouldthen be appliedright on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 46 ...

Page 59: ...t keep a safety belt system from doing its job haveit repaired Tom or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can ripapart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If y...

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Page 61: ...m TrUnk Theft Content Theft Deterrent PASS Key III New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2 31 2 32 2 33 2 34 2 34 2 44 2 46 2 50 2 55 2 64 2 64 2 68 2 73 2 82 2 84 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou re Parked Windows Tilt Wheel T...

Page 62: ...many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children Your Park Avenue has a two key system one key is the master and theother is a valet key ...

Page 63: ...bar coded key tag instead Each plughas a codeon it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag If your ignition keys don t have plugs go to your Buick dealer forthe correct key code if you need a new ignition key NOTICE Your Buickhas a number of f...

Page 64: ...reasethe chance of being thrown out ofthe vehiclein a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter To lock the door from the inside move the lock control on the door handle forward ...

Page 65: ...mation Center DIC and a door is not fully closed the DICwill display a DOOR AJAR message See DriverInformation Center in the Index Memory Door Locks Close your doors andturnon the ignition Every time you moveyour shift lever outof PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever intoPARK P your doors will unlock If someone needs to get outwhile you re not in PARK...

Page 66: ...ll doors closed throughout this procedure driver s door through Step 4 3 Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to enter the programming mode The memory door lock mode will remain in the current mode 2 Press and hold the power door lock switch on the 4 Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again Each time the transmitter s LOCK button is pressed the mode will advance by o...

Page 67: ... use To open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door fromthe outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door sec...

Page 68: ...mote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Comunications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry and Science Canada This device complies with Part15of theFCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may notcause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter...

Page 69: ... system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed If pressed again within five seconds all doors will unlock Pressing any button will also illuminate the interior lamps see Illuminated Entry in the Index All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the trunk butto...

Page 70: ... theft deterrent system whenever the doors are closed and you pushthe LOCK button when the ignition is OFF It will disarm the system when you push UNLOCK Personal Choice Features If Equipped Eachremote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to the driver s preference for memory door locks security feedback delayed locking and perimeter lighting See each feature in the Index You can also perso...

Page 71: ...ed programmed in Mode 5 however each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to a different mode according to the user s preference To change to another mode 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the power door lock switch on the door throughout the procedure Press the trunk button on the transmitter The horn will chirp and the transmitter will remain in its current mode Press the trunk button again E...

Page 72: ...lay is still off and all doors will remain locked Press the UNLOCK button on thetransmitter again Lock delay is now active and all doors will unlock Release the power door lock switch If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you can also program these features through the DIC See Driver Information Center in the Index To turn this feature off repeat the above procedure Ma...

Page 73: ...unterclockwiseto separate thetwo halves of the transmitter Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil to remove the old battery Do not use a metalobject Remove and replace thebattery as the instructions under the cover indicate Snap thetransmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about e...

Page 74: ...Trunk Release Lockout The remote trunk releaselockout button allows youto secure items in the trunk Insert the ignition key into the trunk release button Turn the key one quarter of a turn clockwise then remove it from the button This will disable the trunk release button from opening the trunk The remote keyless entry transmitter can still be usedto open the trunk Trunk Security Override The remo...

Page 75: ...l open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in theIndex Theft Vehicle theftis big business especiallyin some cities Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thiev...

Page 76: ... theft deterrent system Were s how to do it 1 Open thedoor 2 Lock the door with the powerdoor lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter The SECURITY light should come on andstay on 3 Close all doors The SECURITY light should go off after approximately 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off If a door is opened without the key or the remotekeyless entry transmi...

Page 77: ...ransmitter Get outof the car close the door and wait for the SECURITY light togo out Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index PASS Key I11 Your vehicle i...

Page 78: ...des If when trying to start the vehicle the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on the key may have a damaged transponder Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key Atthis time you may also want tocheck the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the engine still does not start with ...

Page 79: ...on you willbe able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key I11system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer Yourvehicle is not protected by the PASS Key I11 system atthis time A cle Break In NOTICE Your modern Buick doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines Don t drive at any one spe...

Page 80: ...engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lockthe steering wheel like LOCK and it doesn t send any electrical power to the accessories The instrument cluster will remain powered inOFF to illuminate the gear shift indicator The cluster will alsoactivate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is set Use OFF if you must have your vehiclein motion while the engine is not running RUN D...

Page 81: ...ar a warning chime when you open the driver s door Retained Accessory Power After youturn your ignition off and even remove the key you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for upto 10minutes But if you open a door power is shut off Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in anyother position that s a ...

Page 82: ... time keep the pedaldown forfive or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engineis designedto work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could changethe way the engineoperates Before adding electrical equipment check withyour dealer If you don t your eng...

Page 83: ...15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure tounplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the lund of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in th...

Page 84: ...Towin9 a Trailer in ItheIndex I Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shiftfrom PARK P when the ignition keyis in theRUN position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shiftlever push the shiftlever all the wayinto PARK P as you maintain ...

Page 85: ...ARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you needmore power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down 0 Going about 35 mph 56 W h or more push the You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power accelerator all the way down THIRD 3 This p...

Page 86: ...age your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deepsnow or mud If the selector lever is put inFIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you werestuck in very deep sand or mud or...

Page 87: ...he parking brake pedal with your left foot This will unlock the pedal When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it tothe release position If you try to drive off approximately 20 feet 6 1 m with the parking brake on the brake light stays on and a continuous chime sounds until you release the parking brake I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes ...

Page 88: ...nginerunning the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with yourright foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position as follows 0 Pull the lever toward you ...

Page 89: ... firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle with the engine running unless you haveto If you have to leave your vehicle with theengine running be sure your vehicle is inPARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved theshift lever into the PARK P pos...

Page 90: ...om the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift leverout of PARK P ShiftingOut of PARK P Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignitionis in theRUN position See Automatic Transaxle in theIndex If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push theshift lever all the w...

Page 91: ...sness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in acollision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road orover road debris Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive itonly with all th...

Page 92: ...ine running Another closed in placecan bea blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex r CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Yourvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To b...

Page 93: ...window will stop moving To raise the window hold the switch forward Window Lock Press the WINDOW LOCK switch on the driver s armrest to disable all passenger window switches The middle of the switch will light to indicate the window lockout is active The driver s window controls will still be operable This is a useful feature if you have young children as passengers Press the WINDOW LOCK switch a ...

Page 94: ...evel to give your legs more room when youexit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel toa comfortableposition then release the lever to lock the wheel in place hrn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Cha...

Page 95: ... the turnor lane change If your vehcle is equipped with the Head Up Display HUD an arrow will also appear in the display areato indicate the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when yourelease it As you signal a turn or a lane chan...

Page 96: ...move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Tochangetheheadlampsfrom low beam tohigh orhigh to low pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it Flash To Pass Feature When the high beams are on a light on the instrument panel will also be on If your vehicle is equipped with HUD this light will also appear in the display area This feature lets you use your ...

Page 97: ... hold the band on MIST longer For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to OFF Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the ...

Page 98: ...in If the wiper band isleft in the DELAY area when the ignition is turnedoff an initial wipe occurs when you turn the ignitionon as a reminder that the rain sense feature is active The rain sense wipersoperate in a delay mode as well as a continuous speed depending on the amount of moisture onthe windshield and the sensitivity setting The MISTand washcycles operate as normal andare not effected by...

Page 99: ...washer until the windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision If your vehicle is equipped with a DIC a WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW messagewill appear on the displaywhen you are low on washer fluid Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40kmh or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can reall...

Page 100: ...ol when the optional traction control system begins tolimit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow youto safely use it again you may turn the cruise control backon Setting Cruise Control IA CAUTION If you leave your cruise control you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruisewhen you don t w...

Page 101: ... the brake will endthe cruise control function Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to WA Resume Accelerate for about half a second to reset This returns you to your desired preset speed Remember if you hold the switch at WA longer than half a second the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you wan...

Page 102: ... cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to RIA for less than halfa second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 kmk faster The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control...

Page 103: ...se Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you mayhave to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to ...

Page 104: ... to the first indent toturnon the parking lamps Pull the knob out further to the second indent toturn on the headlamps Push the knob all the way back in toturnoff the parking and headlamps Lamps On Reminder If you leave the manualheadlamp or parking lamp switch on remove the key from the ignition and open the driver s door you will hear a continuous warning chime The chime will turnoff when the la...

Page 105: ...n t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your high beam headlamps will change to low beam headlamps at full brightness The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turnon When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will turn off and your high beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK P Th...

Page 106: ...ght Sensor Your twilight sentinel anddaytime running lamps work with thelight sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up If youdo it will read dark and the headlamps willcome on Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened severallamps go on They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car You can also turn theselamps on by rotating the headlamp knob clockwise all the way past the deten...

Page 107: ... lamps and back up lamps will come onif it is dark enough outside according to the twilight sentinel This featurewill only be activated when the security feedback feature is programmed to be in modes 1 3 or 5 on the transmitter Modes 0 2 and 4 do not respond with exterior lights flashing when unlocking the vehicle so perimeter lighting will not be active This feature canbe prograrnmed on or off fo...

Page 108: ...llchirp one time Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter again Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the horn willchirp two times Release the door lock switch The perimeter lighting feature is now on Front Reading Lamps Turn on thefront seat reading lamps by pressing the switch on the overheadconsole Press the switch again to turn them off The driver s switch controls the driver and cent...

Page 109: ...hen the glovebox is closed Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10minutes when the ignition is off This will keep your battery from running down This feature can be overriddenby turning theheadlamp switch off and then back on Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps...

Page 110: ...ou Pull the tab forward for daytime use push it back for night use Your Buick may have an automatic electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it isbecoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glar...

Page 111: ...atureof the electrochromicmirror When theshift lever is placed in REVERSE R the mirror changes to the day mode This gives you a bright image in the mirroras you back up Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror with Compass If Equipped This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in theM ...

Page 112: ...er is placed in REVERSE R the mirror changes to the day mode This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up Cleaning the Photocells Use acotton swab and glasscleaner to clean the photocells when necessary Compass Calibration Once the compass is calibrated it does not needto be recalibrated as long as themirror is left in your vehicle and the vehicle remains in the same geographical zon...

Page 113: ...on the zone map Note your zone number 2 Hold in the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror housing for fiveseconds until the current zone entry number appears on the display To hold in the CAL switch insert a paper clip intothe small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing 3 Repeatedly press the CAL switch until the number for the new zone entry is displayed Once the desired zone number is displa...

Page 114: ...on no movement of the mirror will occur To adjust the mirror push the arrow controlin the direction you want the mirror to go Adjust each mirror so you canjust see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle If your Park Avenue is equipped with the optional memory seat and mirrorsfeature these mirror positions along with the driver s seat position can be storedin memory See Memory Se...

Page 115: ...or If Equipped If you have this option the driver s side outside mirror will adjust for theglare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the onand off settings on the automatic electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror See Automatic Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror earlier in this section If you have this feature the leftand right outside mirrors are also heated when you activat...

Page 116: ...ush theextended tab above the GARAGEbutton or insert a screwdriverbetween the tab and outer edge of the cover The garage door opener cover will flip down 2 Remove the squareheight adapters from thecover Refer to the chart to determine the number and location of the height adapters for your garage door opener If your unit does not appear on the chart you will have to t r y different adapternumber a...

Page 117: ...3 AT85 3 10 1 AT285P 4 6 1 MAT90 4 6 1 MAT85 4 5 1 AT90 4 5 1 2 1 3 AT95 5 G3456 6 3 EK ll H D22B 6 I 6 I 3 I I Your GarageDoorTransmitter IVehicleConsoleDoor I F LINEAR MICOM MICOM MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC 2 8 3 3 3 3 c l 3 3 I I 4 I 1 3 I I ESP T 9R I 1 6 3 ESP T 9 3 6 1 3010 3 6 1 3032 4 6 1 3070 3 4 1 3089 3 6 1 2 6 3 1054 3034 3 6 1 1 3 4 3 6 ...

Page 118: ... Model Button Adapter s Adapter PULSAR 832 1 9 3 I I I 1 2 I 3 I 3 I PULSAR I 833 I 1 I 9 1 3 2 I 3 I 3 PULSAR I 832c I I I 1 I 3 PULSAR 833B 1 5 4 PULSAR PDX 9921 1 4 3 SEARS 9B53738 1 6 4 SEARS 3 6 2 3 6 1 1076 STANLEY 3 6 1 1050 STANLEY 3 5 1 1047 STANLEY 3 4 1 RT 18 SHIMA 2 2 1 9853708 STANLEY I 1079 1 6 3 6 2 3 STANLEY 3 6 1 1075 4 6 1 331 1052 STANLEY 3 6 2 2 58 ...

Page 119: ...nsmitter button with the height adapters 5 Close thecover and test the GARAGE button If your garage dooropener doesn t work after it is installed try another combination Front Storage Armrest You may have a fold down armrest between the front seats that opens into a storage area To open it pull up on the lever at the frontedge Inside are cupholders which can be rotated forward for use with the cov...

Page 120: ...wo auxiliary power outlets which arelocated inside the storage compartment and on thelower front edge of the console These outlets can be used for accessories requiring electrical power such as a cellular phone or fax machine See Auxiliary Power Outlets in theIndex Rear Storage Armrest Your vehicle s rear seat armrest may containtwo cupholders To access the cupholders pull the armrest down from th...

Page 121: ...ped Your vehicle may beequipped with a trunk access panel Pull the rear armrest down then pushdown onthe trunk access panel latch to open the panel To close push the access panel until it latches Ashtrays and CigaretteLighter Front Ashtray The front ashtray may beremoved for cleaning To remove grasp the sides and pull forward Rear Ashtray To remove the rear asnrray open the lid andease the ashtray...

Page 122: ...t won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can makeit overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has illuminated visor vanity mirrors When you open the visor vanity mirror by pulling up the lamps turn on The brightness of the lamps can be adjusted bysliding the switch The Park Avenue Ultra also has v...

Page 123: ...ont edge of the console These power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with the equipment you install Garment Hooks For your convenience you willfind a two hanger capacity garment hook above each rear door near the reading lamps Cellular Phone Readiness Package If Equipped If you...

Page 124: ...Assist Straps An assist strap over each rear door and the front passenger s door can be usedto help you get in orout of your Buick Universal Transmitter If Equipped The sunroof switch can be operated in four directions to control sunroof movement To open the glasspanel and sunshade press the switch rearward and release The astroroof will open automatically to the full open position To stop the pan...

Page 125: ... while programming your transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 2 3 4 If youhave previously programmed a universal transmitter channel proceed to Step2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the amber light begins to flash rapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release the buttons This procedure initializes the memory and erases any p...

Page 126: ...itter everytwo seconds without ever releasing the buttonon the universal transmitter Release both buttons whenthe amber light on the universal transmitter beginsto flash rapidly Operating the Transmitter Press and hold theappropriate button onthe universal transmitter The amber light comes on while thesignal is being transmitted Note that the effective transmissionrange of the universal transmitte...

Page 127: ... transmitter until the amber light flashes rapidly about two seconds Release the button then press it again to confirm it was programmed to the garage door opener receiver You may now use either the universal transmitter or the hand held transmitter to open your garage door If you still have difficulty in programming and require assistance please call your Buick dealer Erasing Channels To erase al...

Page 128: ...Instrument Panel ...

Page 129: ...Steering Wheel Controls 7 GearshiftLever 8 Audio System 9 Passenger s SideSRS A i r Bag 10 Air Outlet 11 Passenger Climate Control 12 Glove Box 13 Climate Control System 14 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 15 Traction Control Switch 16 Ignition Switch 17 Driver s Side SRS Air Bag 18 Audio System SteeringWheel Controls 19 Hood Release 20 Trunk Release 21 FuelButton ...

Page 130: ...trument panel clusters It includes indicator w a r n i n g lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster for your vehicle TEMPERATURE Standard Cluster United States version shown Canada similar 2 70 _ ...

Page 131: ...TEMPERATURE BRAKE RANGE 30 MILES UNLEADED FUELONLY Cluster WithDIC United States version shown Canada similar ...

Page 132: ...the oldone had If it can t be then it s set at zero and alabel must be put on thedriver s door to show the oldmileage reading and when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell howfar you ve driven since you last set it back tozero To reset it push the TRIP RESET button The trip odometer is reset through the DIC if your vehicle isequipped with this feature Tachometer Th...

Page 133: ...en gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your war...

Page 134: ...ss light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when youare driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to w a r n you if there is problem Battery Warning Light VOLT When you turnthe...

Page 135: ...an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also comeon when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If you tryto drive off with the parking brake set a chime will also come on until you release the park...

Page 136: ...lar brake system warning light is alsoon you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warninglight should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control Syste...

Page 137: ...engine related problem the system will turn off the warning light will come on and the chime will sound If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Gage TEMPERATURE This gage measures the temperature of your engine If the pointer moves into the red area your engi...

Page 138: ...ur service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction 1 NOTICE If youkeep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on asa check to show youit is working when th...

Page 139: ...gh a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice t...

Page 140: ...ng If you re idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment When this lightcomes on and stays on and achime sounds it means oil isn t going through your engine properly You could be low on oil or you might have some other oil problem See your dealer for service Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine c...

Page 141: ... UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel isin your tank It works only when the ignition is on When the indicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warning band the low fuel lightwill turn on and a chime will sound You still have a little fuel left but you need to get more fuel right away A concern owners have had about the fuel gage is that it takes more or less gas to fill up ...

Page 142: ...on your instrument cluster as areflection in the windshield The information may bedisplayed in English or metric units and consists of the following Speedometer Reading Turn Signal Indicators High Beam Headlamp Indicator Check Gages Message The HUD shows these images when theyare lighted on the instrument panel cluster Be sure to continue scanning your displays controls and driving environmentjust...

Page 143: ... Slide the image height adjuster control all the way up raising the image as far as possible Now slide the image height adjuster control down so the image is as low as possible but still in full view Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD display off slide the dimmer control all the way down If the sun comes out the sky becomes cloudy or...

Page 144: ...your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus Driver Information Center DIC If Equipped Your Park Avenue may beequipped with a Driver Information Center DIC The DIC will display information about how yourvehicle is functioning as well as warning messages ifa system problem is detected The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the left of the steeringcolumn ODOKRIP Us...

Page 145: ...rogramming later in this part The DIC isused to program information for DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 The DICwill identify a person as UNKNOWN DRIVER if they are neither DRIVER 1 nor DRIVER 2 Driver Information Center Controls and Displays There aretwo lines in the DIC display The bottom line of the display area is left blank You can have your dealer program your name to appear on this display line See yo...

Page 146: ...ing and the grade of the road being traveled The RESETbutton does not function in this mode Fuel Range Press the FUEL button until the display shows FUEL RANGE The fuelrange will calculate the remaining distance you can drive without refueling This calculation is based on the average fuel economy for the last 25 miles driven and the fuel remaining in the fuel tank The RESET button does not functio...

Page 147: ...stimate of the oil s remaining useful life When the oil life index is less than lo the display will show OIL LIFE INDEX CHANGEOIL When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule see Maintenance Schedule in the Index you will have to reset the oil life index To do this press and hold the RESET button for more than five seconds while the oil life index is being displayed on the D...

Page 148: ...r lighting See Personal Choice Features in the Index The DIC is used to program the personal choices of two drivers The driver s are recognized by DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using yourRemote Keyless Entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory seat control button located onthe driver s door The remote transmitter was pre programmedto belong t...

Page 149: ...s WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION FEATURE will appear in the display The next display will be your driver number You are now in the selection mode and the DIC is ready to program your personal choices in memory Each feature that can be personalized will appear in the display Once you have made a selection fora feature the DIC will move onto the next personal choice feature If you would like toexit the sel...

Page 150: ...cks will lock every time you shift out of PARK p and there will be no automatic door unlock when shifting back into PARK P To change modes 1 Move the arrow on the display between ON and OFF by pressing the ENG MET button 2 Once you have made your selection press the RESET button and your choice will be retained in memory See Memory Door Locks in the Index for more information about this feature De...

Page 151: ...n locking your vehicle and the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking your vehicle 0 e 0 0 If you choose LIGHTS for LOCK FEEDBACK and OFF forUNLOCK FEEDBACK your exterior lamps will flash when locking your vehicle and you will receive no security feedback when unlocking your vehicle If you choose LIGHTS for LOCK FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK your exterior lamps will flash when locking ...

Page 152: ...your seat You can program this feature to be active by choosing ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears or inactive by choosing OFFwhen the SEAT RECALL choice appears on the DIC Make your choices by pressing the ENGMET button and store them to memory by then pressing the RESET button You can also program this feature to recall your memory seat position or the exit seat position Memory Position Choo...

Page 153: ...ter Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Passenger Climate Control Steering Wheel Controls for ClimateControl Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Tone Control 3 18 3 21 3 27 3 30 3 32 3 33 3 33 3 34 3 35 3 35 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and ToneControl AM FM Stereo with Cassette CD Player and Tone Control Trunk Moun...

Page 154: ...ressing one of the MEMORY seat switches located on the driver s door panel When adjustments are made the new settings are automatically saved for the driver Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Your Buick has the dual automatic comfortemp climate control system The following information tells you how it works You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light on the button wi...

Page 155: ...AN button The fan speed will decrease with every pushof the button until the lowest speed is reached If you wantto increase the fan speed push the top of the FAN button Noticethe fan indicators on the display Mode Controls Press the AIR FLOW button to deliver air through the floor middle or windshield outlets The system will stay in theselected mode until the AUTO button ispushed Press the up or d...

Page 156: ... change the directionof the airflow If the AIR FLOW up buttonis selected while in the FRONT defrost mode the system will direct the air toward the mid position If the AIR FLOW down button is selected whilein the FRONT defrost mode the system will direct the air toward the FLOOR and theFRONT defrost mode will cancel Notice the arrows in the display OFF If the passengercomfort control is turnedon it...

Page 157: ... press the AUTO or AIR FLOW button FRONT defrost will work better if any ice or snow is cleared from the hood and the air inlet area between the base of the windshield and the hood Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best ...

Page 158: ...hrough ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it s moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside airto flow through by selecting anyair choice except therear window defogger andany anspeed Adjust thedirection of airflow by moving the louvered vents You have rear passengercomfortemp outlets thatyou can use to adjust the direction of the airflowto the rear seating ...

Page 159: ...ece filter system The filter removes certain particles from the air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which mayoccur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early The particle filter is locatedinside the air control module with anaccess panel underneath the instrument panel near the accelerator pedal The filter should be replaced as partof ...

Page 160: ... button to start warming your window At speeds above 30 mph 48 km h the rear defogger will stay on until youpress the REAR button again After 10minutes of driving below 30 mph 48km h the defogger will turnoff automatically If you need additional warming time push the button again The system will then operate for five minutes before going off byitself Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape ...

Page 161: ...own arrow to decrease the temperature The frontseat passenger can control the air temperature in their seating area Tlus can be set up to 5O F 1 5O C cooler orwarmer than the primary setting You can activate this feature by sliding the lever located on the instrument paneltoward warm or cool If the passenger control has been turned on it can be turned off by pressing theOFF button once Pressing th...

Page 162: ...s to store and recall their own radio settings forAM and FM presets last tuned station volume tone and audio source radio cassette or CD The Personal Choice settings recalled by the audio system are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle After the UNLOCK button of a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed and the ignition is in RUN the radio will adjust to the last settings of...

Page 163: ...to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop fora few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 ...

Page 164: ...r a garbledsound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tapeand start over While the tapeis playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL BASSand TREB controlsjust as youdo for the radio Other controls may have differentfunctions when a tapeis inserted The display will show an arrowto show whichside of the tapeis playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first pre...

Page 165: ...cklyto another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances SIDE 5 Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing 00 6 Press this button to reduce background noise The display will show either OFF or ON fora few seconds when youpress the button Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Labora...

Page 166: ...splay flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the upor down arrowto choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrowto go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute whileseeking SCAN Press one o...

Page 167: ...em will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band AM or FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass ...

Page 168: ...ve different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show anarrow to show whichside of the tape is playing If you wantto insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassette tape player Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio disp...

Page 169: ... 6 Press this button to reduce background noise The double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player SOURCE Press this button to change to the tap...

Page 170: ...lashes If you press the button when the ignitionis off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the upor down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station andstay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press one of theS...

Page 171: ...stem will seek and set the 12strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band AM or FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass...

Page 172: ... is dirty scratched or wet E20 There s too much moisture in the air Wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer Ifyour radio displays an error number writeit down and provideit to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this buttonto go to the start ofthe current track if more than eight seconds have playe...

Page 173: ...playing and the radio will play Press SOURCE again to play a discagain CD PLAY will show on the display EJECT Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or system the di...

Page 174: ... for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again tostop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttonslet you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six A M six FMl and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to select the setting you...

Page 175: ...to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the soundto the leftor right speakers The middle position balances the sound betweenthe speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear sp...

Page 176: ... silence between each selection for NEXT to work The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape 44 3 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses 4 Press this buttonto advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to ...

Page 177: ... you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off first press EJECT orRECALL If you re driving on a very rough road or if it svery hot the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the display When things get back to normal the disc should play Ifthe disccomes out it could be that E20 The disc is upside down E20 It is dirty scratched or wet E20 There s too much moisture in th...

Page 178: ...l the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player SOURCE Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on When a disc is inserted the disc will playuntil you press AM FM Then the disc will stop playing and the radio will play Press SOURCE again to play a disc again CD PLAY will showon the display EJECT Press this button to remove the ...

Page 179: ...o 12discs in the magazine The small discs 8 cm canbe played only with specially designed trays Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc Eachof the 12trays holds one disc...

Page 180: ...er the compact disc symbol will appear on the radio display If the CD changer is checking the magazinefor CDs the compact disc symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playing the disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine Compact Disc Changer Errors If E and a number appear on the display anerror has...

Page 181: ...kly reverse within a track You will hear sound bb 4 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound SIDE 5 Press this button to select the next disc in the magazine Each time you press SIDE the disc number on the radio display will increment to the next available CD If a CD cannot be played its number will be skipped when selecting discs while using the SIDE button...

Page 182: ...ch follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you readthrough all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999and ...

Page 183: ... forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree 6 Press HRS to make the first one ortwo digits agree with yourcode with your code ...

Page 184: ...station SCAN Press this button to scan the stationspreset on your radio pushbuttons This feature works like your radio s PSCANbutton and allows youto listen to each of your preset stationsfor a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stop for a few seconds then go onto the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset stationhas weak reception the radio willno...

Page 185: ...al can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipmentto your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobi...

Page 186: ...uction in sound quality trya known good cassette to seeif it isthe tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Bui...

Page 187: ... of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the insideof the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that it sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability topick up stations clearly The repai...

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Page 189: ...4 2 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 13 4 13 4 15 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 18 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 24 4 26 4 30 4 32 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer ...

Page 190: ... might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the bestdefensive driving maneuver in both city and ruraldriving You never know when the vehiclein front of you is goingto brake or turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It ...

Page 191: ...er to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is somegeneral information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things 0 The amount of alcohol consumed 0 The drinker s body weight 0 The amou...

Page 192: ...In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the UnitedStates is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcoholis in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the abilityto drive is affectedwell below aBAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that thedriving skil...

Page 193: ...l in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand judgment c...

Page 194: ...up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about 314 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20...

Page 195: ...king and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push When you start your engine or whe...

Page 196: ...sis about tostop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system canchange the brake pressure faster than any drivercould The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and cont...

Page 197: ...rakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but thisis normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index TRAC OFF When the syste...

Page 198: ...d go off Braking in Emergencies With anti lock youcan steer and brake at thesame time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assistbecause the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnasteer If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped withGM Magnasteer TM...

Page 199: ...ontrol Supposeyou re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Traction Control in the Index What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle th...

Page 200: ...y your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier inthis section It is better to remove as much speed as you can froma possible collision Then steer around the problem to theleft or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clockpositions you can turn it a full 180deg...

Page 201: ... another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment ora briefsurrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 202: ...e lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass youas you pullout to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot 0 0 0 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your leftlane change signal before moving out of the rightlane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicleto see its f...

Page 203: ...he acceleration skid If you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second sk...

Page 204: ...ing Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the Since you can t see as well you may need to slow glare from headlamps behind you down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a sa...

Page 205: ... dark When you are facedwith severe glare 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 approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dir...

Page 206: ...denly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on drypavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in goodshape and keep your windshield washer tank fill...

Page 207: ...Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally ...

Page 208: ...ng usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it israining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of...

Page 209: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as youwould for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move...

Page 210: ... thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules Just before you leave the lane glance quicklyover your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehiclein your blind spot 4 22 ...

Page 211: ...comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before...

Page 212: ...he road inless 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 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the roadinto a rest...

Page 213: ...lope _ 1 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn twork well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running andyour vehicle in gear when you go downhill 0 Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible ...

Page 214: ...all brush or broom 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 youwill 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 properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 215: ...about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezingrain begins to fall Try to avoid driving onwet ice until salt and sandcrews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the systemon It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehiclehas a traction control system you ll want toslo...

Page 216: ...e sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers LfYou re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow youcould b...

Page 217: ...e engine to keep warm but be careful Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smellit so you might not know it is inyour vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to timeto be sur...

Page 218: ...e anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLECAP WT TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRESAREHOT ADD 4PSli28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much ...

Page 219: ... 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 than 176 pounds 80 kilograms in yourtrunk Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either themaximum front or rear GAWR Ifyou do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can ...

Page 220: ...inginside the vehicle secureit whenever you can Towing a Trailer A CALI ION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengerscould be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed allthe steps in this section Askyour Buick dea...

Page 221: ...ies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You DoDecide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws inc...

Page 222: ...tion or advice or you can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer RelationsCenter 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors ofCanada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any traileris an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle ...

Page 223: ...e of the driver s door orsee Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sureyou don t go overthe GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight ofthe trailer tongug Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended fo...

Page 224: ... to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the tr...

Page 225: ...nstrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turnor lane change Properly hooked up thetrailer lamps will alsoflash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel willflash forturns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burnedout Thus you may thinkdrivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s impo...

Page 226: ...es until thechocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shiftto PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes PARK P yet When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine Shift intoagear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the traileris cl...

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Page 229: ...problems that can occuron the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 7 Towing Your Vehicle 5 12 Engine Overheating 5 22 5 22 5 32 5 33 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing aFlat Tire Compact SpareTire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice orSnow ...

Page 230: ...nt and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what position your key is in and evenif the key isn tin To turn off the flashers press down on the button again When the hazard warningflashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about300 feet 100 m behind your...

Page 231: ...you 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative groundsystem 1 NOTICE If the other system isn ta 12 voltsystem witha negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren ttouching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start you...

Page 232: ...ive and negative terminals on each battery A CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you needmore light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every newGM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount o...

Page 233: ...ct it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle hasone 9 Now connect the Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you black negative cable badly Keep your hands away from moving parts to the good battery s once negative terminal Don t let the other end 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive touch any thmg until the terminal of thevehic...

Page 234: ...tery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery the engine for a while If it won t start after a fewtries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine P a r t B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 6...

Page 235: ... this section 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can stillmove the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual containsdetailed towing instructions and illustrations The operatormay wantto see them I To help avoidinjury to you or others Never let passe...

Page 236: ...suspension components When yourvehicle is being towed have theignition key in the OFFposition The steering wheel should be clamped in astraight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock forthis The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the frontwheels unless you must If ...

Page 237: ... frontwheels into the bottom slots of the cradle railson both sides Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support Position the lower slingcrossbarjust behind the rear edgeof the front bumper 5 9 ...

Page 238: ...hain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Rear Towing TowLimits 55rnph 88k d 500 miles 800krn Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels 5 10 ...

Page 239: ...Attach a separatesafety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper 5 11 ...

Page 240: ...Stay away from the engineif you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolantbefore you openthe hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquidsin it can catch fire You or others could bebadly burned Stop your engineif it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the eng...

Page 241: ...essary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warningdoesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop andpark your vehicle right away If there s still no sign o...

Page 242: ... Fans C Coolant Recovery Tank A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolantinside the coolantrecovery tank is boiling don t doanything else until it coolsdown 5 14 ...

Page 243: ...rned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an enginefire and you could beburned Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive the vehicle I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t coveredby your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fans are running If theengine...

Page 244: ...ng system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolantmix will Your vehicle scoolantwarning system isset for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix ofclean water and DEX COOL coolant ...

Page 245: ...re hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheatwarning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it ...

Page 246: ...e under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come oul at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for thecooling systemand radiator pressure cap to coolif you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 247: ...nd upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap I f you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap 5 19 ...

Page 248: ... with the properDEX COOL coolant mixture up tothe baseof the fillerneck I 4 Then fill the coolantrecovery tank to the mTLL COLD mark 5 Put thecap back onthe coolantrecovery tank but leave theradiator pressure cap off 5 20 ...

Page 249: ...more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of thefiller neck 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap lineup like this ...

Page 250: ...le under control by steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go It maybe very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your ha...

Page 251: ...The equipment you ll need is in thetrunk Lift the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Lift and remove the spare tire cover for access to the spare tire andjack Remove the wheel wrench andjack from the jack container Turn the sparetire retainer bolt counterclockwiseand remove the retainer assembly 5 23 ...

Page 252: ...be usinginclude the jack A and the wheel wrench B Wheel Covers The following steps are necessary if you have the alloy aluminum wheel with acenter cover that conceals the wheel nuts 1 Insert the flat endof the wheel wrench in the notch and pry off the center cover Do not drop the cover or lay it face down as it could be scratched or damaged 5 24 ...

Page 253: ... however ifit should be necessary it should be removed from the back side by pushing out with a blunt tool and not pried off from the front When reinstalling the cap there is a plastic alignment pin which must be aligned with the notch in the wheel to assure proper installation 4 When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover ...

Page 254: ...h in the plastic trim panel to position thejack head You ll find the word JACK and an arrow stamped into the plastic near each notch Position thejack under the vehicle and raise the jack head untilit fits firmly against the sheet metal next to the word JACK Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you 5 26 ...

Page 255: ...erly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure tofit the jacklift head into the proper locationbefore raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and t...

Page 256: ...places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 1 CAUTMN Never use oilor greaseon studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causinga serious accident 8 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts t...

Page 257: ... A CAUTION I Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure toget newGM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100lb ft 140Nom 5 29 ...

Page 258: ...CE Wheel covers won t fit on your compactspare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing theFlat Tire and Tools L b CAUTION I Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could causeinjury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After yo...

Page 259: ...rench in their compartment in the trunk Storing the Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place ...

Page 260: ...ling the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spareis made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105km h for distances up to3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want You must calibrate the Tire Pressure Monitor after installingor remo...

Page 261: ...on t want to dowhen your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you mustuse caution I NOTICE I Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t usetire chains on your compact spare If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others...

Page 262: ...wheelleft and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in theIndex Then shift back and forth betweenREVERSE R and aforward gear spinning the wheels aslittle as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal whenthe transaxle is in gear If...

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Page 265: ...Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 6 56 6 57 6 61 6 64 6 64 6 65 6 66 6 67 6 73 6 75 6 76 6 77 6 77 6 78 6 78 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Outside of YourBuick Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Ma...

Page 266: ...If you want todo some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper BuickService Manual It tells you much more about howto service your Buick than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service andOwner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has anair bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick inthe Index You should k...

Page 267: ...wind noise and affect windshieldwasher performance Check with your Buick dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the 3800 engine VJN Code K use regular unlea...

Page 268: ...rnia Emission Standards indicated on the underhoodtune up label it is designedto operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not availablein states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrumen...

Page 269: ...n t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caus...

Page 270: ...ble It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smokeif you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle 6 6 ...

Page 271: ...release This mechanism is located in the top of the tnxnk compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull the white tab to release the fuel door While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door If necessary twist it clockwiseto secure it To take off the cap turn itslowly to the left counterclockwise 6 7 ...

Page 272: ...hen unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap NOTICE If you needa new cap be sure to getthe right type Yourdealer can get onefor you If you get ...

Page 273: ...fan A CAUTION I I Things that burncan get onhot engineparts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could beburned Be careful not to drop orspill things that will burn onto a hot engine To open the hood pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located on the lower left side of the instrument ...

Page 274: ...ocate the secondary hood release It is under the front edge of the grille Lift up on this black lever as you lift up the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it finnly 6 10 ...

Page 275: ... swhat you will see 3800 Supercharged L67 engine similar 1 4 A Battcry D Engine Oil Fill Cap G Windshield Washer B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick F Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoir H Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I Air Cleaner 6 11 ...

Page 276: ...ed during specific driving conditions When this increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass All of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine The power steering pump and reservoir are mounted...

Page 277: ...st be on level ground Turn off the engineand 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 Checking Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 6 13 ...

Page 278: ... to put the level somewhere in the proper operatingrange Push the dipstick all the way back in when you rethrough What Kindof Oil to Use Oils recommendedfor your vehicle canbe identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry thisStarburst symbol If youchange your own ...

Page 279: ...next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil ...

Page 280: ...ses engine oil to break down sooner I f any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 k m or 3 months whichever occurs first See Change Engine Oil Soon in the Index If none of them is true use the long triphighway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a ve...

Page 281: ...se and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sureto drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or intostreams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you havea problem properly dis...

Page 282: ...ner housing cover 2 Remove the air intake hose that snaps over the throttle bodyby pulling thehose upward and away from the throttle body As you are detaching the hose remove the aircleaner housing cover by pulling upward and rearward 6 18 ...

Page 283: ...off can cause you or others tobe burned The air cleaner not only cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the enginewith the air cleaner off I NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging enginefire And dirt can easily get into your engine whichwill damag...

Page 284: ...low outof the oil fill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 When to Check Check oil level every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or every 36 months whichever occurs first What Kind of Oil to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index and use only the recommended oil 2 3 4 Clean the area around theoil fill plug before removing it Remove the oilfill plug using a 3...

Page 285: ...e atyour Buick dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your ...

Page 286: ...hree seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 0 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 1 The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round red loop and is nextto the brake master cylinder behind the engine block Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a cleanrag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way then pull...

Page 287: ...into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Don t overjii11 NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid...

Page 288: ...oolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection upto 265O F 129O C Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important thatyou use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolantother than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater co...

Page 289: ...x your enginecould get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your enginecould catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you usean impropercoolantmix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater c...

Page 290: ...partment When yourengine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When yourengine is warm thelevel should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher ENG COOLANT LOW CHECK LEVEL HBIBNN If this ENG COOLANT LOW CHECK LEVEL message comes on it means you re low on engine coolant ...

Page 291: ...ot can allowsteam and scaldingliquids to blow out andburn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you willalmost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiatorpressure cap even a little when the engineand radiator are hot You can be burned if youspill coolant on hot engineparts Coolant contains ethyleneglycol and it will burn if the engineparts arehot enough Don t spill coolant...

Page 292: ...ystem The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until thecoolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat anAC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power SteeringFluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the systemor you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in thissystem coul...

Page 293: ...rk What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to t See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use theproper fluid can causeleaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sureto read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you willbe operating your vehicle in an area where the temper...

Page 294: ...artsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allowsfor expansionif freezingoccurs which coulddamage the tankif it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoiris here ...

Page 295: ...e hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on A chimewill sound if you try to drivewith this warning light on See Brake SystemWarning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme11 GMP a r t No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from asealed containeronly Always clean the brake fluid res...

Page 296: ...immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new padsare needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly A CA TION The brake wear warning sou...

Page 297: ...rake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you applythe brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quali...

Page 298: ...act your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement The following procedure tells you howto replace your headlamp bulbs Halogen Bulbs A CAUTION A CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb You or Batterieshaveacidthatcanburn you and ga...

Page 299: ...Headlamps Each headlamp is attached bythumb screws 1 Remove the thumb screws by turning in a counterclockwise direction 6 35 ...

Page 300: ...t one quarter of a turn counterclockwise while pressing it firmly then pull it out Note You can use pliersto remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand 4 Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the locktab and pullingit away from the plastic base 6 36 ...

Page 301: ...Signal The front turn signal bulbs can be accessed by removing the headlamp assembly as described in the previous procedure Once the headlamp assembly hasbeen removed reach down from the top of the vehicle and while pressing the locktab on the socket turn the socket one quarter of a turn and pull it out Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket Replace the bulb and turn the bulb...

Page 302: ...lows 0 The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface 0 The vehicle should not haveany snow ice or mud attached to it 0 There should not be any cargo orloading of the vehicle except it should have a fulltank of gas and one person or 160lbs 75 kg on the driver s seat 0 Tires shouldbe properly inflated 0 The horizontal indicator should read 0 NOTICE I To make sure your headlamps a...

Page 303: ...mit not exceed plus 0 4 degrees fromthe center of the bubble Other drivers may flash their high beams at you if your adjustment is much above plus 0 4degrees The headlamp aiming device is under the hood directly behind the headlamps 6 39 ...

Page 304: ...bly down lower from the vertical aiming device Check the horizontal aim and adjust it as necessary There is a round dial located on the horizontal adjuster with an alignment notch on it Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the zero is lined up withthe notch 3 Now visually recheck the vertical aim to make sure it isstill correct after the horizontal aim adjustment Readjust if necessary Taillamps ...

Page 305: ...nuts that secure the taillamp assembly Remove these nuts with a 10mm wrench Remove the nuts from only the side you want to access The turn signal and a stoplamp can now be accessed 5 Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle 6 41 ...

Page 306: ...erclockwise and pulling it out 7 Once the socket has been removed pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 8 Reverse the above steps to replace the taillamp assembly Turn lamps stoplamps and back up bulbs are located behind the taillamp assembly along the trunklid 6 42 ...

Page 307: ...he trunk lid Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs 2 Use a 10mm wrench to remove the nuts from the studs 3 There are eight fasteners along the top of the trunk lid four oneach side holding the trunk trimin place Remove these fasteners 6 43 ...

Page 308: ...kn back to expose the threeremaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs 5 From inside the trunk compartment use a 10mm wrench to remove the nuts from the studs 6 44 ...

Page 309: ...urn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn counterclockwise and pull it out Note You can use pliers to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand 8 Once the socket has been removed pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 9 Reverse the above steps to replace the taillamp assembly 6 45 ...

Page 310: ...away from the windshield Note The windshield wiper does not have a locking upright position feature Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull the assembly downenough to release it from the U hooked end of the wiper arm Slide theassembly away from the arm 4 Replace the blade 5 To reinstall the wiper blade assembly slide it over the wiper armto engage the U hooked endon the wiper blade assem...

Page 311: ...erheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out anda serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloadedtires The resulting accident could causeserious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be ...

Page 312: ... Tireoverloading Badwear 0 Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear 0 Badhandling Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a monthor more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket typegage...

Page 313: ...sure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index When the CHECK TIREPRESSURES message appears on the Driver Information Center you shouldstop as soon as you can and check all yourtires for damage If a tire is flat see If aTire Goes Flat ...

Page 314: ...ly alert youabout pressure differences of 12psi 85 kPa or more After about 80 miles 125k m of driving the system will alert you if one tire is 10psi 69 kPa different from the other three tires Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every6 000to 8 000miles 10 000 to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tiresas soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for ...

Page 315: ... vehicle In anemergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a FlatTire in the Index One way totell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when yourtires have only 1 16inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any o...

Page 316: ...gs during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires i CAU ON Mixing tires could cause you to lose control w...

Page 317: ...nce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon theactual conditions of their use howe...

Page 318: ...aded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup andpossible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factoryto give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unu...

Page 319: ...ke your tires lose air andmake you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could beinjured Always usethe correct wheel wheelbolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometeror odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to the body and cha...

Page 320: ...on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on ahot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When youuse anything from a container to clean your Buick be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always openyour do...

Page 321: ...ea often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area 5 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or itwill set Using Foam Type Cleaneron Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask 3 Mix Multi Purp...

Page 322: ...xcess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain ifleft on a vehicle s seat fabric They should be removedas soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and maycause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains causedby catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be ...

Page 323: ...cleaned Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker won t be damaged Some sp...

Page 324: ... and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean theoutside of the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is cleanif beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime fr...

Page 325: ...d surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or vehicle washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessar...

Page 326: ...ck garaged or covered whenever possible Aluminum or Chrome Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheelsclean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then beapplied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or...

Page 327: ... I Finish Damage wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up paint finish quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Petroleum based products may damage the should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish materials avai...

Page 328: ...f the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can falhpon and attack painted surfaces on yourvehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into ...

Page 329: ...ke film 1052870 16 02 0 473 L Wash and Wax Concentrate Exterior wash 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L Armor AllRvl Protector Protects vinyl leather and rubber 1052925 16 02 0 473 L Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl cloth tires and mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on wheelcleaner I 1052930 I 8 oz 0 237 L I Capture Dry Spot Remover I Attracts and absorbs soils 12345002 16 02 0 473 L Armo...

Page 330: ...ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outsideyour vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and ServiceParts labels and the certificates of title and registration The 8thcharacter in yourVIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the sparetire c...

Page 331: ... electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index Maxifuse Relay Center To check the fuses inthis underhood fuse center turn the knob counterclockwise and remove the cover There is a chart inside the cover that explains the f...

Page 332: ...cated on the passenger s side engine compartment and the Rear Fuse Block located under the rear seat Instrument Panel Fuse Block The right side fuse panel is located underthe instrument panel Remove the hush panelto reveal the fuses To remove the panel remove the three screws located along the rear edge of the panel Place the wide endof the fuse puller over the plastic endof the fuse Squeeze the e...

Page 333: ...BM HVAC Flat Pk Mtrs ELC Sensor ELC Sensor R Bec Not Used HVAC Main Con Head HVAC Programmer IPC Stepper Motor CR Cruise Switch HUD Switch HUD Display HVAC Programmer IPC Cluster SBM 275 to LCM 1135to BTSI SL LP PK R RUN wsw EMPTY RFARSEN B U LP Rt PWSide MkrLmp Rt PWTurn Lamp Rt TaiUSignLamp Rt TaiUStoplamp Rt Rear Side Marker Stop Tail Lamp Tail Sig Lamp License Lamp RFA Run Acsry Wiper Motor No...

Page 334: ... LCM Turn Signal Hazard Switch Position Circuitry 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1s Pre Oxygen Sensor Post Oxygen Sensor SDM R Module PCM MAF Sensor AC Clutch Relay Brake Switch Trans Shift PCMEGR Ref Lin EGR Cnstr Purge Sol Cnstr Purge SW Horn Relay Not Used Not Used Injectors 1 6 Ignition Module Rt Hi Beam Not Used Lt Hi Beam Not Used Rt Low Beam 6 70 ...

Page 335: ...C B U Lamp Flasher Module Not Used Not Used Relay 1gn Relay Horn Relay Cooling Fan 2 Relay Theft 1 Position 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Circuitry Relay Theft 2 Relay Cooling Fan S P Relay Cooling Fan 1 Relay A C CLU micro Relay Fuel Pump micro IP BEC HVAC Blower Motor Low Speed Fan Relay LCM Module To Rear BEC Seats To IP BEC Run Starter Relays High Speed Fan Rly ...

Page 336: ... Solenoid Position Circuitry 4 Relay ELC to Compressor 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mem Seat Module Driver Seat Switch Driver Lumbar SW ELC Sensor ELC Cmpr Solenoid SBM Aux Outlet 2 in Cn Aux Outlet 1in St In Key Module SBM Module Radio Sunroof Not Used Cel Phone Handset Cel Phone Booster CD Changer Driver Door Module Not Used Amp Radio Head Dr Htd Seat Module 6 72 ...

Page 337: ... Cig Ltr RFA Mem Seat Module Driver Seat Switch Removing the Rear Seat Cushion NOTICE A fuse center is located under the rear seat cushion To help avoid damage to the fuse center be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion To Remove theRear Seat Cushion 1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks 2 Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the vehicle ...

Page 338: ... protection needed in a crash If the safety belt hasn t beenrouted through the seat cushion at all it won t be there to work for the next passenger Theperson sitting in that position could be badly injured After reinstalling the seat cushion always check to be sure thatthe safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted 6 74 ...

Page 339: ...of the cushion up and under the 3 With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage 4 Check to make sure thesafety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat Also make sure the seat cushion is secured Replacement Bulbs EXTERIOR BULB Headlamp High Beam 9005 Low Beam 9006 ParW...

Page 340: ... Complete Overhaul 11quarts 10 4 L Cooling System 13quarts 12 3 L Oil change with filter change 5 0 quarts 4 7 L Park Avenue Ultra 19gallons 72 L Engine Crankcase FuelTank 1 8 g a l l o n s 68L Power Steering PumpOnly l p i n t 0 5L Tire Pressures Sizes The Tire Loading Information label which is locatedon the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires Wheel...

Page 341: ...nt be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Buick dealer Engine Specifications 3800 Engine 3800 Supercharged Engine VINEngineCode K 1 Type V6 V6 Displacement 3 8L 3 8L Compression Ratio 9 4 1 85 1 Horsepower 205 240 Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195 F 91 C 195 F 91 C 6 77 ...

Page 342: ...e A 1096C Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 47 Fuel Filter AC Type GF 627 Spark Plugs ACType 41 921 Gap 0 060 inch 152cm Windshield Wiper Blades Type Hook Style Length 22 inches 56 cm Engine Accessory Belt L36 The 3800 L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt This diagram shows the featuresconnected by the belt routing See Maintenance Schedule inthe Index for when to check thebelt A C A Power Steering ...

Page 343: ...uses two accessory drive belts One belt drives thegenerator power steering pump coolant pump and air conditioningcompressor The second belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check theaccessory drive belts and superchargeroil level Have your dealer check the oil level in the supercharger 6 79 ...

Page 344: ... NOTES 6 80 ...

Page 345: ...nized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule Part B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Throttle Li...

Page 346: ... and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good workingcondition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenancecan even affect the qualityof the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrongtire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protectour environm...

Page 347: ...to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that yourBuick dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D RecommendedFluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether youdo the wo...

Page 348: ... Buick dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when youshould schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these A l l parts shouldbe rep...

Page 349: ...onditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil andFilter Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication Change or 3 months whicheveroccurs first or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Passenger Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Air Cleaner Filter Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Air...

Page 350: ...7 500 Miles 12500km Engine ull and Filter Change or every 12months whichever occurs fist Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 k m Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3 8L Code 1engine only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap ...

Page 351: ...orded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5000 km and 7 500miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 0...

Page 352: ...ERVICED BY 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 7 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 353: ...iles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTU...

Page 354: ...onditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 17Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate cha...

Page 355: ...Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 0Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information Seefootnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUA...

Page 356: ...es 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Lubricatechassis components or every 0Replace air cleanerfilter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission...

Page 357: ...ricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote T 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 13 ...

Page 358: ...0Lubricate chassis components or every 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter 7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I 7 ...

Page 359: ...ate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for pioper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f DATE S...

Page 360: ...ation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hillyor mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found i...

Page 361: ...E SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 17 ...

Page 362: ... months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter 0Inspect engine accessorydrive belt An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as need...

Page 363: ...Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote tACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 63 000Miles 105000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 19 ...

Page 364: ...6 months whicheveroccurs first Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote 0Lubricatechassis components or every DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 7 20 ...

Page 365: ...passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission C...

Page 366: ...occursfirst Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I ...

Page 367: ...bricate chassis components or every 0Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED 1 BY 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote I I I i DATE SERVICED B...

Page 368: ...ks Inspectfuel cap gasketfor any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0For supercharged engines only Check the superchargeroil level and addoil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote f Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rota...

Page 369: ...nths whichever occursfirst 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Change engine oil and filter or every 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICED BY ACTU...

Page 370: ... 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service In hilly or mountainous terrain DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 26 ...

Page 371: ...ilter donot require changing DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 150 000Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressurecap An Emission Control Sewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 2...

Page 372: ...nance be recorded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides and the underbody contact points andlinkage If your vehicle has anEngine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 k m and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your lastoil change Under severe conditions the indicator maycome on before 3 000 ...

Page 373: ...tern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Replace passenger compartment air filter I7Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor...

Page 374: ...dditional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50000 km Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter I7Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotati...

Page 375: ...first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote T I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Page 376: ...ex for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doingfrequent trailer towing Uses...

Page 377: ...0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Replace passenger compartment air filter 17For superchargedengines only Check the supercharger oil level and addoil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants i...

Page 378: ...age Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 67 500Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pat...

Page 379: ...nspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y I 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Sewice See footnote ClLubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotat...

Page 380: ...k cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasketfor any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service 0For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oilas needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 0Rotate tire...

Page 381: ...Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 100 000 Miles 166000 km Inspect sparkplug wires Replace spark plugs Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service In heavy city traffic wherethe outside ...

Page 382: ...o not require changing DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE r SERVICED B Y I...

Page 383: ...ne oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See...

Page 384: ... blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Oncea Year Key Lock Cylinders Service ...

Page 385: ...other position your vehicle needs service 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter r When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Indexif necessa...

Page 386: ... ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle begin to move Park on a fairlysteep hill with the vehiclefacing downhill Keeping yourfoot on the regularbrake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxlein NEUTRAL N slowly removefoot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake on...

Page 387: ...roken damaged missingor out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps re...

Page 388: ...ly distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967or equivalentDOT 3 brake fluid USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides FLUID LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant GM Part No 12377985or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key L...

Page 389: ...asher Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Lubriplatelubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hood and Door Superlube GM Part Hinges Multi pu ose lubricant No 12346241or equivalent Weatherstrip Part No 12345579 or equivalent Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM See Replacement Parts in the In...

Page 390: ...ded 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 store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING ...

Page 391: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 47 ...

Page 392: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48 ...

Page 393: ...sfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 9 8 9 Warranty Information Reporting SafetyDefects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Order...

Page 394: ...ever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can 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 8 2 ...

Page 395: ... For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 75 1 4 136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 0 In Bermuda Barbados Antiguaand the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 ...

Page 396: ...r if you wish to write Buick address your inquiry to Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors ofCanada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 When contacting Buick please rememberthat your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equ...

Page 397: ...ncertain 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 Premium Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner s manual For needed assistance call the Buick Premium Roadside...

Page 398: ...sportationis Buick s way ofextending the Premium Service you ve come to expect from Buick and its 3 000 dealers Please review theCourtesy Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle or consult yourBuick dealer for details Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehiclesto people under21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Buick wi...

Page 399: ...can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to customers...

Page 400: ... Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 955 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with aseparate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that yourvehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

Page 401: ...e you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manu...

Page 402: ...NSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustmentsand specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxlesand transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Sch...

Page 403: ... S A please writeto the above address for quotation p CUSTOMER SNAME AlTENTION T 0 C W STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIMETELEPHONENO 0 AREA CODE 1 BUI ORD97 Pricesaresubjecttochangewithoutnoticeandwithoutincurring obligation Allow ample time fordelivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are tomake checks payablein US funds ...

Page 404: ...b NOTES 8 12 ...

Page 405: ...ntifreeze 6 24 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 76 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 30 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 7 Alarm Instant Keyless Entry 2 9 Appearancecare 6 56 Appearance Care Materials 6 65 Arbitration Program 8 7 Armrest Storage 2 59 2 60 Astroroof 2 64 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 32 Audio Equipment Adding 3 33 Audio Systems 3 10 Automatic Overdrive 2 25 ...

Page 406: ...CassetteTape Player Care 3 34 CassetteTape Player Errors 3 12 3 16 CDChanger TrunkMounted 3 27 Cellular Phone Readiness Package 2 63 Center PassengerPosition 1 26 Central Door Unlocking System 2 5 CertificationLabel 4 31 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6 56 Change Engine Oil Soon 6 16 Changinga Flat Tire 5 22 Check Tire Pressure System 6 49 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 47 Chemical Paint Spotti...

Page 407: ...2 61 Convex Outside Mirror 2 55 Heater Engine 2 22 RecoveryTarik 5 15 5 16 Cooling System 5 14 Coolant 6 24 Cornering Lamps 2 45 CourtesyLamps 2 46 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 Cruise Control 2 39 Cupholders 2 59 2 60 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone Users 8 4 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 63 Damage Sheet Metal 6 63 Daytime Running Lamps 2...

Page 408: ...ol 4 32 Engine 6 11 Accessory Belt 6 78 6 79 Coolant 6 24 Coolant Heater 2 22 Coolant Level Check 7 39 CoolantTemperature Gage 2 77 Exhaust 2 15 2 31 2 32 4 29 4 35 Identification 6 66 OilLevelCheck 7 39 OilLifeIndex 2 87 Overheating 5 12 Specifications 6 65 Starting 2 21 Supercharged 6 12 Engineoil 6 12 Adding 6 14 Additives 6 16 Checking 6 13 Pressure Light 2 80 Used 6 17 Whentochange 6 16 Entry...

Page 409: ... Engine Coolant Temperature 2 77 Fuel 2 81 Garage Door Opener 2 56 2 64 GAWR 4 31 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 23 GloveBox 2 55 GloveBoxLamp 2 49 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 31 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 31 Guide en FranGais 1 1 GVWR 4 31 Halogen Bulbs 6 34 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamps 2 44 Bulb Replacement 6 35 OnReminder 2 44 Head Up Display 2 82 Hearing Im...

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Page 411: ...al Replacement Parts 6 78 Maintenance Kecord 7 46 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Long Tripmighway Definition 7 6 Long Tripmighway Intervals 7 6 Owner Checks and Services 7 39 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 43 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 44 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Short Trip City Definition 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals 7 5 Maintenance Underbody 6 64 MaintenanceWhen TrailerTowing 4...

Page 412: ...le 2 24 ShiftingInto 2 28 ShiftingOut of 2 30 AtNight 2 15 Brake 2 27 Parking Brake Mechanism Check 7 42 Over Things ThatBurn 2 31 With a Trailer 4 38 Passenger Climate Control 3 9 Passenger Compartment AirFilter 3 7 PASS Key I11 2 17 Perimeter Lighting 2 47 2 92 Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 43 Personal Choice Comfort Controls 3 2 DICDisplay 2 85 Radio Controls 3 10 Personal Choice Features 2...

Page 413: ...ht with Compass 2 51 Inside Daymight 2 50 RecliningFrontSeatbacks 1 5 RainSenseWipers 2 38 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 44 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 15 5 16 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 77 Remote Fuel Door Release 6 7 Keyless Entry 2 8 Keyless Entry Instant Alarm 2 9 Keyless Entry Personal Choice Features 2 10 KeylessEntry SecurityFeedback 2 11 Keyless Entry Synchronization 2 10 Trunk Rele...

Page 414: ...Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Adults l 13 Care 6 60 Extender l 47 LargerChildren l 44 SafetyWarningsandSymbols vu1 Seatback Power Recliner 1 5 RecliningFront 1 5 LumbarControl 1 2 Restraint Systems 1 1 Securing a Child Restraint 1 37 l 39 1 41 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Security System 2 16 2 17 Bulletins Ordering 8 10 Manuals Ordering 8 10 Parts Identification Label 6 66 Publicatio...

Page 415: ...nd Mud Ice or Snow 5 33 Sunvisors 2 62 SuperchargedEngine 6 12 Superchargeroil 6 20 SupplementalRestraint System 1 20 Symbols Vehicle x Tachometer 2 72 Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 40 Tape Player Care 3 34 Theater Dimming 2 47 Theft 2 15 Theft Deterrent 2 16 Alarmsystem 2 16 Radio 3 30 Thermostat 6 28 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 25 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 34 Time Setting the 3 10 Tire Chains 6 5...

Page 416: ... 34 TransaxleFluid Automatic 6 21 Transmitters Matching to Your Vehicle 2 12 TorqueLock 2 30 Trailer Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 2 8 Transportation Courtesy 8 6 Trip Odometer 2 72 Trunk Accesspanel 2 61 LockRelease 2 14 Lockout Remote Release 2 14 Release Remote 2 14 Security Override 2 14 TrunkLamp 2 49 Trunk Mounted CD Changer 3 27 TTYUsers 8 4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 35 Tu...

Page 417: ...hicle 6 61 Weatherstrips 6 60 Wheel Alignment 6 54 NutTorque 5 29 6 76 Replacement 6 54 Wrench 5 24 WindowLock 2 33 Windows 2 33 Express Down 2 33 Power 2 33 WindshieldWasher 2 39 Fluid 2 39 6 29 Fluid Level Check 7 39 WindshieldWiper 2 37 Bladecleaning 6 60 Blade Replacement 6 46 Windshield Wipers Rain Sense 2 38 Winter Driving 4 26 Wiper Blade Check 7 40 Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 60 WreckerTowing ...

Page 418: ...NEOIL A DIPSTICK P6 13 1 RELEASE TAB FUEL P6 7 DOOR RECOVERY TANK P6 6 P6 26 I WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 29 REMOTE FUEL DOOR AND TRUNK RELEASE P2 14AND 6 7 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the back of the owner smanual 9 14 ...

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