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Page 3: ...The Tire Loading Information label which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures forp u r tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven nomore than 1mile 1 6 km This is a correction to information found onpage 6 63 Regalonly Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 2 L 97REGWENOOl 1 ...

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Page 5: ...rive 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 overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buickrunning properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to use Customer ...

Page 6: ... O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your Buick so it will be there For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual if youeverneed it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave thismanual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 1 ...

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Page 8: ... 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 asthe nucleus of a giant distribution system He knew the Buick as a self seller If automobiles could be th...

Page 9: ... the Andes to Santiago Chilein 1914 I911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick S Test Hill Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During World War I Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successfully that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the ...

Page 10: ...ansmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 1949Roadmaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pillar toothy grille introduced in 1942 became more massive in the post war era I953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962Buick Special Car of the Year The firstproduction V 6 engine was used in t...

Page 11: ...l of 1985 Buicks are andwill continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz General Manage4 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 12: ...manual and the pagenumber 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 totell 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 to do to help avoid...

Page 13: ...ingthat can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help 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 samewords CAUTION or NOTICE ix ...

Page 14: ...ortant for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN 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 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGINEOIL w PRESSURE ANTI LOCK B...

Page 15: ...eryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 30 1 32 1 34 1 49 1 1 57 1 60 1 60 1 61 Center Passenger Position Children Built in Child Restraint Child Rest...

Page 16: ...hile the vehicle is moving The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle isnot moving 2 Way Manual Seat Lift the bar under the front of the seat using a twisting motion This will unlock the seat Slidethe seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the s...

Page 17: ... seat pushthe front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch upor down 0 If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats the driver s side and passenger s side three position switches arelocated on the center console just behind your automatictransaxle shift lever Press LO to warm the seat at a lower temperature Press HI towarm the seat at ...

Page 18: ...he seatback then move the seatback towhere you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward But don t have a seatbackreclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 19: ...nd wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains th...

Page 20: ...ee Safety Belt ReminderLight in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who ...

Page 21: ...Why SafetyBelts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it ...

Page 22: ...I Get it up to speed Then stopthe vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps gomguntil stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 23: ... panel L or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That swhy safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 24: ... will be in 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 system everoffered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions A You...

Page 25: ...h restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describesthe driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lockthe door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can situp straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let itget twi...

Page 26: ...you pull up on the shoulder belt I The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acro...

Page 27: ...esired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster towhere you want it try to move it down without squeezingthe release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away fromyour face and neck but not falling off your shoul...

Page 28: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 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 shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 14 ...

Page 29: ...can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could causeseriousinternal injuries Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you ...

Page 30: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen 1 16 ...

Page 31: ...ously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straightso it canwork properly or ask your dealerto fix it A The belt is twisted across the body 1 17 ...

Page 32: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt UseDuring 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 shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 18 ...

Page 33: ...ag for the driver and another airbag for the right frontpassenger Here are the most important things to know aboutthe air bag system You can be severelyinjured orkilled ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental res...

Page 34: ...ng control of the vehicle An inflating air bag canseriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and the cautionlabel on the right frontpassenger s safety belt There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfuncti...

Page 35: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where are theair bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel onthe passenger s side 1 21 ...

Page 36: ...be somewhat above orbelow this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflatein rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one cansay whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to avehicle or ...

Page 37: ...time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or frombeing able to steer thevehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing pro...

Page 38: ...overings Servicing Your Air Bag EquippedBuick Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced There areparts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on yourvehicle Your Buick dealer and the Regal ServiceManual have information about servicing your vehicleand the air bag system To purchase a servicemanual see Servic...

Page 39: ... in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it gettwisted The shoulder beltmay lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let th...

Page 40: ... it does let it goback all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lappart tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 26 ...

Page 41: ...nfatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there s a sudden stopor a crash or if you pull the beltvery quickly outof the retractor 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...

Page 42: ...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 childrenwho have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guidesmay be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use thesafety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out frombetween the edge of the seatback and t...

Page 43: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edgesof the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cordmust be under the belt and the guide on top 1 29 ...

Page 44: ...oulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pullthe guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inwardand in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position 1 30 ...

Page 45: ...t 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 beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 31 ...

Page 46: ...ysbe restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the righttype and size for your child A very young child ship bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely beover the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious o...

Page 47: ...l a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms Thebaby would bealmost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infantrestraint ...

Page 48: ...y by children who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds 10and 27 kg and whose height is between 33 5 and 51 inches 850 and 1295 mm and who are capable of sitting upright alone The child should also be at least one year old It is important to use a rear facing infant restraint until the child is abouta year old A rear facing restraint gives the infant s head neck and body the support they would need in a ...

Page 49: ...ough the upper pair of slots A the middle pairof slots B or the lower pair of slots C Which slots shouldI use for my child A With the child seatedon the child restraint cushion use the pairof slots that is at or just above the top of the child s shoulders For the child shown here the harness should go through the middle pairof slots B 1 35 ...

Page 50: ...cle s safety belts MAKE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTSTHAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTSCOULD BEINJURED DURINGA SUDDENSTOP OR CRASH IF THE TOP OF THECHILD S SHOULDERSIS ABOVE THE SLOTS DON T USETHIS CHILD RESTRAINT INSTEAD THE CHILD SHOULD SIT ON THE VEHICLE S REGULAR SEAT AND USE THE REGULAR SAFETY BELTS Adjusting the Harness Heig...

Page 51: ...2 If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together separate them 3 If the lap shoulder harnessis buckled unlatch it by pushing thebutton on thebuckle 1 37 ...

Page 52: ...4 Pull down the seatback part of the pad D 5 Select one side of the harness Add some slack to the shoulder partby pulling up on the lap part You ll keep mostof this slack until you finish Step 9 1 38 ...

Page 53: ...untof harness the slot p s t t h e harness slightlyto remove it from the slot 8 Move theharness up or down to the correct slot The correct slotis the one that will be at or just above the top of the child s shoulder 1 39 ...

Page 54: ...ed over 11 Repeat Steps 5 through 10for the other sideof the harness Be sureboth sides are adjusted to the same height 12 Move the pad back against thechild restraint seatback Make sure the harnessgoes through the slots in the pad that match the height adjustment slots being used fastener strip 13 Press the upper edge of the pad against the 1 40 ...

Page 55: ... child in a sudden stop or crash If a child is the proper size for the built in child restraint secure the child usingthe child restraint s harness But children who are too large for the built in child restraint should sit on the vehicle s regular seat and use the regular safety belts WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN ...

Page 56: ...nd right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together separate them 2 If the lap shoulder harness is buckled unlatch it by 3 Place the child on the child restraint cushion pushing the button on the buckle ...

Page 57: ...l move freely again Then repeat this step pulling only one sideof the harness out Push the latch plate F into the buckle until it clicks Be surethe buckle is freeof any foreign objectsthat may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate seeyour Buick dealer for service before using the child restraint In a single motion pull the other side of the harness all the wa...

Page 58: ...late window G If the harness locks before the latch plate reaches the buckle let the harness go all the way back so it will move freely again Then repeat Steps 6 and 7 Be sure to keep the harness pulled all the way out until you buckle it Once both sides of the lap shoulder harness are pulled out of the retractor and buckled the harness will lock 1 44 ...

Page 59: ... s upper body in a sudden stopor crash Thechild could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened 8 Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulder harness cliptogether The indicatorwindow H on the clipwill show green when the two halves are fastened together The purpose of this clip is to help keep the harness positioned on the child s shoulders ...

Page 60: ... buckle and let both sides of the harness go all the way back so they will move freely again Then repeat Steps 4 through 8 10 Adjust the position of the harness on the child s shoulders by moving the clip up or down along the harness On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered on the child s shoulder The harness should be away from the child s face and neck but not falling off...

Page 61: ... 4 5 Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle Move one side of the harnessoff the child s shoulder and let the harness go all theway back Move the other side of the harnessoff the child s shoulder andlet it go all theway back Remove the child from the child restraint cushion 1 47 ...

Page 62: ...ss and fasten the harness clip 2 Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback 3 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index ...

Page 63: ...u 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 frontpassenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rearfacing child restraint would bevery close to the inflating air bag Alwayssecure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You...

Page 64: ...Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can then install the anchor for you In Canada this work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using t...

Page 65: ...hild in the child restraint asthe instructions say 3 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 shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ...

Page 66: ...he retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 52 ...

Page 67: ...ne 1 2 3 4 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 53 ...

Page 68: ...w to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position U Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why I A child in a rear facing child restraint can be ...

Page 69: ...t Followthe 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 Thechild restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt ...

Page 70: ...he 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 justunbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 56 ...

Page 71: ...e child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety beltsproperly 0 Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other in a crash people whoare 1 57 ...

Page 72: ... close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be surethat the shoulder beltstill is on thechild 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 inthe Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still ver...

Page 73: ... way in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right 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 and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This appliesbelt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 59 ...

Page 74: ...a built in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip retractors and anchorages areworking properly Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built in child restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect y...

Page 75: ...en you need new safety belts or harness straps If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seatparts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or built in child restraint wasn t being used at the time of the collision ...

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Page 77: ...nition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou re Parked Windows 2 34 2 34 2 35 2 41 2 44 2 47 2 49 2 51 2 52 2 52 2 53 2 54 2 54 2 55 2 56 2 59 2 77 Horn Tilt Steering Wheel Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Inte...

Page 78: ...ith the ignition key is dangerous for 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 2 2 ...

Page 79: ...ified locksmith how to make extra doorkeys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact your Buick dealer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call Buick Roadside Assistance at 1 800 252 1112 NOTICE Your Buickhas a number of features that can help prevent theft But yo...

Page 80: ... be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you w i l lbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside to lock or unlock the door manually push...

Page 81: ...or locks whileany door is open The feature worksby disabling the power door locks when a key is in theignition and any dooris open You may override the Lockout Prevention Feature by holding the power door lock switch in the lock position for morethan three seconds while the key is in the ignition and any door is open Remember this featurecan t guarantee that you ll never be locked out of your vehi...

Page 82: ... 2 On the inside of the rear doorwill be a lock Insert your key into this lock and rotate it upward This will engage the safety lock 3 Close the door 4 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannotbe opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door fromthe inside and then open the...

Page 83: ...t is on thebrake pedal Mode 4 Automatic all door lock when the transmission is shifted out of PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transmission is shifted intoPARK P Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked opened and then all doors are again closed whilethe vehicle is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the driver s foot is on the brake pedal The operating modeof the Programmable...

Page 84: ... Locking function has been activated You have three actions possible once Delayed Locking is activated 1 Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock switch or by fully inserting the key in the ignition 2 Override the Delayed Locking feature and lock the doors immediately by pressing the lock switch a second time 3 Let the Delayed Locking function complete the locking of the vehicle If you wi...

Page 85: ... thedoor Also see Delayed Locking in this section for more information Remote Keyless Entry You can lock and unlock your doors orunlock your trunk from about3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rulesand with Industry and ...

Page 86: ...iny or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver s door and to turn the interior lamps on see Illumination on Remote Activation in the I...

Page 87: ...ehicle s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN Press andhold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch press and releasethe remote keylessentry RKE transmitter lock switch This will initialize the customization mode While in the customization mode the chime will sound thenumber of chimes corresponding to the current Security Feedback lock mode Each additional press of the RK...

Page 88: ...Security Feedback functions Illumination on Remote Activation This feature provides interior illumination when aremote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle Your vehicle s ignition must be off for the Illumination on Remote Activation feature to work The interior lamps will illuminate until your vehicle s ignition is turned to the RUN position or until an illum...

Page 89: ...your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normalrange in any location If you have to get close to you...

Page 90: ...re the halves are together tightly so water won t get in Resynchronize and then test the transmitter ResynchronizingYour Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter After you have changed the battery in your transmitter you will need to resynchronize the transmitter To do this press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter together and hold for approximately seven seconds or until three brief horn chir...

Page 91: ... the seal between the body and the trunk Make sure all windows are shut l b n the fan on your heatingor cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That w i l l force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls inthe Index instrument panel open them all the way 0 If you have air outlets on or under the See Engine Exhaust in theIndex To unlock the trunk from the outside inser...

Page 92: ... you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked andso will your ignition and transaxle And remember tolock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot closeall windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your ...

Page 93: ...dry the key Wait about three minutes and try again If the starterstill won t work and the key appears to be clean anddry wait about threeminutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle doesstart the first ignition key may be fault...

Page 94: ...me your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information A 1 With the ignitionkey in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions ACC A This position lets you u...

Page 95: ...himewill sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCand the key is in the ignition NOTICE If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correctkey if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel leftand right while youturn the key hard But turn the key only withyour hand Using a tool to force it could break thekey or...

Page 96: ...e will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your enginestarts Wait about 15seconds between each try to help avoid drainingyour battery 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops itcould be flooded with too much gasolin...

Page 97: ...rform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manualthat tells how to doit without damaging yourvehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Option In very cold weather 0 F 1SOC or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a ...

Page 98: ...dwon t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug 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 kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of ...

Page 99: ...e speedis limited on automatic transaxle vehicleswhen you re in PARK P or NEUTRAL N to protect driveline components from improper operation There are several different positions for your shift lever Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move e...

Page 100: ...le Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sandwithout damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PA...

Page 101: ...ansaxle system sensor If you drive very far thatway your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when youare driving less than 35mph 56 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 for higherspeeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some tim...

Page 102: ...amage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow ormud If the shift lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud...

Page 103: ...ansaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds increasing fuel economy Shift Lock Release P 1 If your vehicle s battery should vehicle electrical power there is an access slot that will allow you to overridePARK P lock if your shifter is stuck in PARK P I go dead or there is a lack of The access slot is located beneath a small cap on the right sideof the console shift panel To remove the cap use a...

Page 104: ... the parking brake pedal will follow itto the released position A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a...

Page 105: ...ed To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you reon fairlylevel 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 your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot Hold in the button on the lever andpush the lever all theway toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition keyto LOCK 4 Remove the key ...

Page 106: ...hift lever out of PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force onthe parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque l...

Page 107: ...dal pushed down Release the shift lever button Then move the shift lever out of PARK P If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Over Things That Burn I Thin...

Page 108: ...all the windowsdown to 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know d CAUTION Idling theengine with the climate control systemoff could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle seethe earlierCaution under Engine E...

Page 109: ...r to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Power Windows Switches on the driver s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger s door has a switch for its own window The driver s ...

Page 110: ...Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation Horn Press on or anywhere near the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad tosound the horn Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steerin...

Page 111: ...d for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal aturn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in 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 Ho...

Page 112: ...m low beams to high beams or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on alight on the instrument panel also will be on Flash to Pass Feature This featurelets you use your high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward yo...

Page 113: ...ain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay Be sure to clear iceand snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged getnew blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clearaway snow...

Page 114: ...windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluidcanformiceonthewindshield blocking 25 mph 40 km h ormorewithoutkeepingyourfoot your vision on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40k m h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off With cruise control you can maintaina speed of about ...

Page 115: ...ou could bestartled andeven lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it use cruise control on slippery roads 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want If your vehicle is in cruise controlwhen the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise controlwill automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index...

Page 116: ... you get up to the speed ycu want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to FUA for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6 k d h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SETKOASTbutton Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Th...

Page 117: ...d this to be too much troubleand don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal OR 0 Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise controlor the ignition or shift intoPARK P or NEUTRAL N your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The lamp co...

Page 118: ...DRLsystem will make your front turn signal lamps come onwhen 0 The ignition is on 0 The headlamp switch is off and 0 The parking brake is released When the DRL areon only your front turn signal lamps will be on Theheadlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your front turn signal lamps will turn off and your ...

Page 119: ... this featurewill be toggled when you perform the following sequencewith the doors closed and the ignition key in the RUN position Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch cycle the headlamp switch on and then off two times Release the power door lock switch These operationsmust be carriedout in a time period of less than 10 seconds followedby a delay period of ...

Page 120: ...strument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the LIGHTS dial If you turn the dial past MAX your courtesy or interior lampswill come on Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened several lamps come on These lamps are courtesy lamps They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle You can also turn these lamps on by moving the interior lamps di...

Page 121: ...ting feature will continue to work until The ignition is turned to the RUN position 0 Thedoorsarelocked 0 An illumination period of25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates your vehicle s interior for a period of ti...

Page 122: ...f you leave any of these lamps on they will automatically turn off after 20 minutes if the ignition is in the OFF position The lamps won t come back on again until you Turn the ignition on 0 Turn the lamp switch off then on or Open a door Note that if your vehicle has less than 15 miles 25 km on the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes Retained Accessory Powe...

Page 123: ...reduce glare from lampsbehind you pull the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror back to the day position pushthe lever away from you Your Buick may have an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you This may take a few moments 2 47 ...

Page 124: ...s located below the top switch to move the mirrors in the desired direction Heated Foldaway Outside Mirrors The left and right outside mirrors are heated when you activate the rear window defogger These mirrors can also be folded forward manually This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces Co Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mi...

Page 125: ...ght position Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the doorkey to lock and unlock the glove box To open liftthe latch Center Console The consolehas cupholders a cassettetape storage area and a coinholder To open the console s storage area press thelatch located toward the front of the console lid on thedriver s side of the vehicle and pull up 2 49 ...

Page 126: ...cupholders once again pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of your center back seat cushion You will then have access to the dual oversized cupholders Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall ofthe trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for...

Page 127: ...nly access the ashtray by pushing on the door s right side To remove the ashtray push down on the snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift it out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop...

Page 128: ...rors Open the cover to expose thevanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover Accessory Outlet Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 volt outlet It is located on the console s passenger s side near the floor Open the cover to use the outlet This featurecan be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle 2 52 ...

Page 129: ...r connection This featurecan be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle It is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle below the fuse panel For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup please refer to your service manual I NOTICE Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should This would...

Page 130: ...sition only You will need to open the sunshade by hand Push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way by itself This is the express open feature To close the sunroof push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops The sunshade can only be closed by hand Cellular Phone Provisions If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a wiring...

Page 131: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System A Lamp Controls B InstrumentCluster C Vents D Glove Box E Audio System F ClimateControl ...

Page 132: ...rsion Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically 2 56 ...

Page 133: ...Optional Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar ...

Page 134: ...on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometertells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the button on the right side of the instrument cluster Your triphelect reset switch will go back and forth between theodometer and the tripodometer if the button is pressed and released within 1 5secon...

Page 135: ...s Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know when there s a problemwith your vehicle When oneof the warning lights comeson and stayson 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 canbe costly and even dangerous So please getto know your warni...

Page 136: ...iving 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 warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to sh...

Page 137: ...loser to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicletowed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brakesystemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If ...

Page 138: ...e system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service I If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop assoon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the en...

Page 139: ... brake system activelight also comeson briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If Equipped TRAC OFF The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for thefollowing reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the ETS button the warning lig...

Page 140: ...lem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly Enhanced Traction System Active Light If Equipped LOW TRAC This lightwill come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal Slippery road conditions may exist if ...

Page 141: ...come onand stay on To turn the system back on press the button again Thewarning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for more information If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakesbegin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and ...

Page 142: ... If you have the Enhanced Traction Systemor the Traction Control System this light willalso come on when the system is limiting wheelspin See Enhanced Traction System or Traction Control System in the Index Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the anti lock system stops adjusting brak...

Page 143: ...ure andit doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index When the LOW TIRElight comeson you should stop as soon asyou can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index The LOW TIRE light will stay on until you turn off the ignition ...

Page 144: ... Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 1 TEMP You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot That reading means the same thing as the warning light It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under...

Page 145: ...ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Canada OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics TheSERVICEENGINE SOON light comes onand a chime will sound to indicate that there is a problem and service...

Page 146: ... required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed 0 Avoiding hard accelerations 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades 0 If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo be...

Page 147: ...as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go awayonce the engine is warmed up This will be detectedby the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience oneor more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will requir...

Page 148: ...OW OIL Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system Whenthe ignition key is turned on the LOW OIL light will come on briefly If the light does not come on briefly haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there sa problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil in the Ind...

Page 149: ... miles 3 200km or lessfor harsh conditions Remember after changing your engine oil the system must be reset with the ignition key in theRUN position but the engineoff fully push and release the accelerator pedal three timeswithin five seconds If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes two times the system is reset However if the light comes onand stays on for five seconds it did not reset You ll need to...

Page 150: ... come on If you re driving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on your PASS Key I1 system is not working properly Your vehicle is not protected by PASS Key 11 and you should see your dealer CRUISE The CRUISElight comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index Performance Shift Light If Equipped PERF SHIFT The PERFSHIFT light comes onwhen you press the perform...

Page 151: ...n top vehicle performance The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly Low Washer Fluid Warning Light LOW WASH This light will come on when your windshield washers are working and the fluid containeris low The light will also come on briefly when your ignition is turned onto show that it is working properly Door Trunk Ajar Warning Light DOOR TR...

Page 152: ...ULL F It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half thetank s capacity tofill it 0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up If your fuel islow a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay on and a chime will sound p...

Page 153: ...harged Engine AvGmm n INST MPG OIL u h L iOO krn LIFERANGE 3 8L L36 Engine Your Driver InformationCenter DIC located below the tachometeron the instrument panel cluster gives you important safety and maintenance facts When you turn the ignition on the entire center lightsup for a few seconds Then it goesto work ...

Page 154: ...he mode being displayed Functions AVG ECON Shows your average fueleconomy since you last reset this mode Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving and driving conditions To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point press the RESET button while the average fueleconomy is displayed in the DIC INSTANTANEOUSFUEL ECONOMY Shows your current fuel e...

Page 155: ...il changed according to the recent 25 miles Pressing RESET whilein this mode maintenance schedule see Maintenance Schedule in will haveno effect the Index YOU will have to reset the oil life monitor TO BOOST GAGE If you have the supercharged engine five seconds while the oil life monitor is being displayed receiving Pressing RESET while in this mode will have on the DIC The oil life will change to...

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Page 157: ...Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 22 3 26 3 31 3 33 3 34 3 34 3 35 3 36 3 36 3 37 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control Theft Deterre...

Page 158: ...ir coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow MAX This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting...

Page 159: ... the air through the defroster and side window vents Some of the air also goes to the floor ducts The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperatureis below 40 F 4 C Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enoughto let hot inside air escape Thisreduces the time for the vehicle to cool down For a quick cool down onvery hot days use ...

Page 160: ...our system has two settings for clearingthe front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use FRONT with the temperature knob all the way in the red area To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear use BLEND Dual ComforTemp Climate Control If Equipped I_ With this system the driver and passenger can maintain separate temperatures The system works best if you keep your windows closed...

Page 161: ...irects it two ways Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the remaining airis directed through the floor ductsand a little to the defrost and side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature VENT This settingb...

Page 162: ...ence more at some times than others Heating On cold days use HTR with the temperature knobs all the way in the red area Thesystem will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and h...

Page 163: ...s to keep you comfortable The air conditioning compressorwill run if the outside temperatureis above 40 F 4 C You may notice a delayof two to three minutes before the fan comes on at start up in cool weather Driver s Temperature Control The TEMPswitch sets the temperature for the entire system when the light on the DUAL button isn t lit If the light is lit this control sets the temperature for the...

Page 164: ... cooler temDerature than that of the driver Manual Control If you prefer to manually control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle you can select airflow direction fan speed outside orrecirculated air and air compressor operation with the following buttons AIR FLOW This control has several settings to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO To access the vario...

Page 165: ...tted in FRONT defrostmode and is only permitted in WINDSHIELD FLOOR mode if the compressor is turned on The indicatorlight will be lit when Recirculation is engaged but will light for one second and then turn off if selected when not permitted Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time for the vehicle tocool down For a quick co...

Page 166: ...rost the windows quickly use FRONT and full hot 90 F 32 C Driver sets temperature and selects high fan speed To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear push the AIR FLOW button until WINDSHTELDFLOOR appears in the display Select fan speed for comfort and windshield clearing performance Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents Your vehicle s flow through ventilation syst...

Page 167: ...s clearthe intake ductsof snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Rear Window Defogger C J I I REAR I I 1 The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog fromthe rear window Press the button to turn the rear defogger on It will turn itself of...

Page 168: ... to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting theClock Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct...

Page 169: ... Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To increase volume andturn the radio on turn the knob tothe right Turn it to the left to decrease volume SCAN Press one of the SEEK arrows fo...

Page 170: ...s then go on to the next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning The radio will not stop at a preset station if the station is weak Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decreasetreble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Pu...

Page 171: ... selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To increase volume and turn the radio on turn the knob tothe right Turn it to the left to decrease volume SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press one of th...

Page 172: ...ne BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decreasetreble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the soun...

Page 173: ... to make sure yourplayer is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occursrepeatedly or if an error can t be corrected pleasecontact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button to search for theprevious selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds o...

Page 174: ...layer while listening to the radio it may become warm AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped I CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean itas soon aspossible to prevent damage tothe tapes andplayer See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the ...

Page 175: ...ra few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK buttons 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 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to select the setting you ...

Page 176: ...t again after C W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs controlwill return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left orright speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob li...

Page 177: ...ress this button to search forthe previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREVto work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to searchfor the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work The soundwill mute while seeking The SEEK up ...

Page 178: ... the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Pl...

Page 179: ...few seconds then go on tothe next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The soundwill 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 FM1and 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 prefer ...

Page 180: ...ill appear on the display Press it again after C W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return 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 this knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between ...

Page 181: ...hin a track You will hear sound RAND 6 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RAND again to turn off random play RECALL Press this button to see which track is playing Press itagain within five secondsto see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you wan...

Page 182: ...he display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for afew seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMI and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Pr...

Page 183: ...ss this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons 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 the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob light...

Page 184: ...inserted The display will show an arrow to show which sideof the tapeis playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Your tape biasis set automatically IfE and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error E10 The tape is tight andthe player can t turnthe tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end d...

Page 185: ...ay tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to thetapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Your cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from tapes encoded with Dolby NR You may tu...

Page 186: ...an eight secondshave played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to goto the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrows will also find th...

Page 187: ...in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions wheneverbattery power is removed If THEFTLOCK is active the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash when the ignition is off The THEFTLOCK featurefor the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system...

Page 188: ...eed to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to letyou know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is on 2 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MIN again to make t...

Page 189: ...ured until the correct code isentered When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio the radiowon t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functionsusing the bu...

Page 190: ...ater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever getit MUTE Press this button to silence the audio system Press it again to turn on the sound VOL Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume Tips About Your A...

Page 191: ...our Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or adamaged mechanism Cassettetapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failureof the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Y...

Page 192: ...ways make sure the cassette tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surfaceof a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft clothin a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure nev...

Page 193: ... razor blade or anythingelse that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into your rear window there is a reduced risk of damage causedby car washes and vandals If you choose to adda cellular telephone to yourvehicle and the antenna needsto beattached ...

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Page 197: ...2 4 3 4 6 4 6 4 12 4 14 4 15 4 16 4 17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving atNight 4 19 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 25 4 25 4 27 4 31 4 33 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on aLong Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer ...

Page 198: ...ds or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions areabout the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know whe...

Page 199: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obviousway to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem ...

Page 200: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent 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 alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BACof 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skil...

Page 201: ...ohol in a person s system can make crashinjuries worse especially injuries tothe brain spinal cordor heart This meansthat when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higherthan if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can...

Page 202: ...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 314 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20m That could be a lot of distance inan emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the ...

Page 203: ...rder topush down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Oncethe power assist is used up it may take longerto stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronicbraking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine orwhen you beg...

Page 204: ...wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change thebrake pressure faster than any driver could The computeris programmed to make the most of available tire androad conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed an...

Page 205: ...ht in the Index Traction Control System With3800 Supercharged Engine Your vehicle hasa traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially usefulin slippery road conditions The system operates onlyif it senses thatone or both of the front wheelsare spinning or beginning tolose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin LO...

Page 206: ...limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin whenyou p...

Page 207: ...n System operatesin all transaxle shift lever positions Butthe system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gearsonly when necessary See Automatic Transaxle in the Index TRAC OFF When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with the system See...

Page 208: ... even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steerbut it will take much more effort MagnasteerTM This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at low speeds Steering effort will increase at higher speeds forimproved road feel Steering Tips Driving on Curve...

Page 209: ...r speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintaina reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are outof the curve andthen accelerate gently into thestraightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can bemore effective than braking For example you...

Page 210: ...reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if thereis nothing in the way steerso that your vehi...

Page 211: ...ndicatesit s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re followinga larger vehicle Also you w...

Page 212: ...for the Loss of Control Let s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver hasasked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape routeor area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver canlose control of the vehicle...

Page 213: ...rol more limited While drivingon a surfacewith reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including enginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a m...

Page 214: ...hey may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also makea lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a secondor two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or avehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into ...

Page 215: ...denly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades arein 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 good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fill...

Page 216: ...y 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 I After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 20 ...

Page 217: ...usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water I 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 218: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 219: ...nto the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust yourspeed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn s...

Page 220: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsin Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it Here are some things you can checkbefore a trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wirzdslzield WusherFluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel EngineOil Other Fluids Have...

Page 221: ...the road in less than a second and you could crashand be injured What canyou do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then hereare some titx 0 0 0 I Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated with a comfortably coolinterior Keep youreyes moving Scanthe road ahead and to the sides Check yourrearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into ar...

Page 222: ...the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do a l l the workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t workwell You would then have poor braking or even none going down a h i l l You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when yougo downhill 0 0 0 0 Know how togo uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your...

Page 223: ... small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction Be sureyou properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 224: ...ld snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet icewhen it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving onwet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to ...

Page 225: ...sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass ma remain icy when the surroundingroads are clear If you see a patchof 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 If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in...

Page 226: ...neto keep warm but be careful A CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around thebase of your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be ...

Page 227: ...cle and do somefairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSIlKPa FRT RR SPA IFTIRESARE HOT ADD 4PSIi28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how muc...

Page 228: ...n label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross NOTICE weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Gross Vehicle WeightRating The GVWR includes the Your warranty does not cover parts or weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR rear axle tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or If you put things ...

Page 229: ...ike suitcases Towing a Trailer 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 passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed allthe steps in this section Ask your Buick dealer for advice and information about towing...

Page 230: ...equired 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 Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do here are someimportant points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal...

Page 231: ...or advice oryou can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle T...

Page 232: ... trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go overthe GVW limit for yourvehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasonswhy you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches...

Page 233: ... or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out forthe open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weightof the trailer And always keepin mind that the vehicleyou are driving isnow a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before ...

Page 234: ...old the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to movethe trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guideyou NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very shar...

Page 235: ...ear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might haveto use your brakes so much that they would get hotand no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 kmh to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If ...

Page 236: ... Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s...

Page 237: ...e problemsthat can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 15 Engine Overheating 5 17 Cooling System 5 25 5 25 5 37 5 38 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact SpareTire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow ...

Page 238: ...ke your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in they even work if the key isn t in the ignition To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazardwarning flashers areon your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set oneup at the sideof the road about 300...

Page 239: ...y pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle Batteries canhurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite 0 They contain enough electricityto burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative gr...

Page 240: ...king brake Turn off the ignition onboth vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio I NOTICE If youleave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Op...

Page 241: ...attery can cause battery gas to explode People have beenhurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you ...

Page 242: ...gative will go to negative or ametal engine part Don t connectpositive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too A CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is ning 1 I 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote...

Page 243: ...al if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The otherend of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 7 ...

Page 244: ...vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while Try to startthe vehicle withthe dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Reinstall the red protective remote jump start cover on the vehicle that was jump started A Heavy Metal E...

Page 245: ...r vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailedtowing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride ina vehicle tha...

Page 246: ...nsioncomponents When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key in theOFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should bein NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If th...

Page 247: ...car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between theground and orwheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Al...

Page 248: ... I These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier equipment NOTICE When attaching T hooks to the shipping slots in the frame rail attach them inside of the frame to avoid damage to the frame or front fascia Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm A NOTICE Take care not to damage the brake pipes and hoses or the ABS sensor and wiring 5 12 ...

Page 249: ...ins and wheel straps Use the T slots for car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise thevehicle until adequateclearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension compo...

Page 250: ...oor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of both lateral arms I NOTICE Take care notto damagethe brake pipes and cables 5 14 ...

Page 251: ...ing From Your Engine L Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly evenif you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire Y...

Page 252: ...onditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning ...

Page 253: ...ric Engine Fans C Radiator Pressure Cap h 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 coolant insidethe coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything elseuntil it cools down ...

Page 254: ... you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leakfixed before you drive thevehicle Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fans arerunnin...

Page 255: ...on a CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain wateror thewrong mix your engine could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine could catch fireand you or others could be burne...

Page 256: ...ng 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 Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure...

Page 257: ...d be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and 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 If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressureleft ...

Page 258: ...I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 3 After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve l There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing 5 22 ...

Page 259: ...bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve s after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 6 Then fillthe coolant recovery tank tothe COLD mark on the overflow hosein the coolant bottle 7 Put the cap back on the coolant recoverytank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 23 ...

Page 260: ...ixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 10 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 line up like this 11 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the e...

Page 261: ...under control by steering theway you want the vehicleto go It may be 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 tiresafely 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 hazard...

Page 262: ...ools 1 3 The eauiDment vou ll need 1 L is in the trunk Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare coverto the left to remove it Then lift and remove the cover 5 26 ...

Page 263: ...2 Remove the spare tire 3 Turn the nut holding the jack to the left and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench 5 27 ...

Page 264: ...e the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C Wheel Covers To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don t usea tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch Then pry off the cap 5 28 ...

Page 265: ...rench if needed you can finish loosening them with your fingers Then using the flatend of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comesoff Be careful the edge may be sharp Don ttry to remove the cover with your bare hands Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire I Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet head a few inches 2 Turn the...

Page 266: ... O N T VEHICLE RONT EDGE OF REAR WHEEL For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 5 inches 13cm fromthe front edge of the rear wheel opening or just behind the off set as shown Put the compact sparetire near you 3 For jacking at the vehicle s front location put the jack lift head about 6 inches 15 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel opening orjust behind the two b...

Page 267: ... avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 5 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 31 ...

Page 268: ...t from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you canuse 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 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace thewheel nuts with the rounded end of the n...

Page 269: ...8 Lower the vehicleby turning thejack handle to the left Lower the jack completely 9 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown ...

Page 270: ...h to 100 lb ft 140 Nom 5 34 I NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t t r y to put thewheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Storethe wheel coverin the trunk until you have the flat tirerepaired or replaced NOTICE ...

Page 271: ...e in your trunk Usethe following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension with the protector guide to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide located in the foam holder To store a full sizetire place the tire valve stem facing downand then remove the protector guide andattach the retainer securely When rei...

Page 272: ...act siare tire withafull size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into yourtntnk properly Be sureto calibrate your low tirepressure system after you replace your compact spare tire with a full sized one See Tire Pressure Monitor in the Index 1 Retainer 2 Cover 3 Retainer full size tire 4 Compact spare tire 5 N...

Page 273: ...ant Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer andbe ingood shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other partsof your vehicle Don t us...

Page 274: ... transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your frontwheels If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System you should turn the system off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index If you...

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Page 277: ...dshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Buick Cleaning the Built in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness 6 51 6 52 6 52 6 52 6 53 6 54 6 54 6 54 6 55 6 55 6 5 6 6 57 6 57 6 58 6 63 6 63 6 64 6 65 6 65 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades Weatherstrips Cleani...

Page 278: ...tions in the Index Your vehicle hasan air bag system Before attempting to do your own servicework see ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index You should keepa record withall parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index r I I A CAUl ON You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do servicework o...

Page 279: ... pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If you have the 3800 Supercharged engine VIN Code l use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane orhigher With the 3800 Supercharged engine in an emergency you may be able to use a lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you are using 91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you hear heavy knocking your...

Page 280: ...tor whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors doesnot recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Buick dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in t...

Page 281: ...at does businessin the country whereyou ll be driving You can alsowrite us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re goingand give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General MotorsInternational Product Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Filling Your Tank A CA ION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t ...

Page 282: ...ller cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as p...

Page 283: ...not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank andemissionssystem may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Checking Things Under the Yood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burncan get on hot engine...

Page 284: ... the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle locatedjust below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood 6 8 ...

Page 285: ...ield Washer Fluid Reservoir F Engine Oil Fill Cap B Radiator Fill Cap G Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick C Remote Positive Battery Terminal H Brake Fluid Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Engine Coolant Recovery Tank E Engine Oil Dipstick J Air Cleaner 6 9 ...

Page 286: ...Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Radiator Fill Cap C Remote Positive Battery Terminal D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap G Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick H Brake Fluid Reservoir I Engine Coolant Recovery Tank J Air Cleaner 6 10 ...

Page 287: ...creased pressure required 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 Supercharged L67 engine Engine I LOW OIL If the LOW OIL...

Page 288: ...l CheckingEngine Qil Pull out the dipstiik and cleanit with apapertuwel or cloth then push it back iri allthe way Remove it again keepingthe tip down andcheckthe level When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil Butyou must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specificati...

Page 289: ... you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended foryour vehicle can be 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 this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbolon the front of the oil container If you ...

Page 290: ...ur next oil change When it s verycold 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 SAE 20W 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 o...

Page 291: ... highway maintenance schedule Changethe oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to break down slower See Change Oil Soon Light in the Index What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for yourskin and could even ...

Page 292: ...f it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful workingon the engine with the air cleaner off Pull out the filter Be sure to install the air filter and NOTICE install the cover tightly when you are finished Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whento If the air cleaner isoff a backfire can cause a replace the air filter damaging engine...

Page 293: ...g steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Turn off the ignition switch when the windshield wipers are in the up position Raise the hood Remove disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grill Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the right side of the vehicle peel back halfway to center Remove disconnect the air inlet grill retainers Remove disconnect the air inlet g...

Page 294: ... Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot pressure may cause hot oil to blow outof the oilfill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 2 3 3 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it Remove the oil fill plug using a 3 16 in...

Page 295: ...ervice If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filterdo not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation canbe a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership Service Department If you do ityourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on t...

Page 296: ...e to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the 0 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever 0 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift engine running in PARK P lever through each gear range pausing for about three 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 with...

Page 297: ...evel intothe cross hatched area on the dimtic1 1 Pull out me alpsnclc 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 5 L Dun 7 overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle Damage caused by flui...

Page 298: ...f water and DEX COOL coolant will 0 Give freezingprotection down to 34O F 37O C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265O F 129O C Protect against rust and corrosion 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 onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other thanDEX COOL is added to the system p...

Page 299: ...engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others couldbe burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you usean improper coolant mix 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 core...

Page 300: ...up to theHOT mark or a little higher If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If youneed more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolantrecovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index 6 24 ...

Page 301: ...rehot enough Don tspill coolant on a hotengine _ c Radiator Pressure Cap Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to preventcoolant loss and possible engine damage fromoverheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Engine ...

Page 302: ...cted and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then removethe cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine When the engine compartmentis hot the level should be at the...

Page 303: ...and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use Adding Washer Fluid When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions beforeuse If you will be operatingyourvehicle in an area where the temperature 1 may fall below freezing usea fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank isfull ...

Page 304: ...s of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which coulddamage the tankif it is completely full Don t useradiator antifreeze in your windshieldwasher It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is her...

Page 305: ...ly when work is done onthe brake hydraulic system If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or otherscould be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only whenwork is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level yourbrake warning light will come on See Brake SystemWarning Light i...

Page 306: ...h it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Buick has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make ahigh pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are 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 The brake wear warning sound mea...

Page 307: ...placing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get...

Page 308: ...lb you should use Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storageperiods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas ...

Page 309: ...tainers downward until they are fully seated Front Parking and Tbrn Signal Lamp 1 Remove the headlampassembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Remove rubber bulb accesscover 3 Twist and pull the sidemarker lamp socket from the 4 Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb from 5 Push the new bulb into the socket 6 Put thesocket back intothe headlamp assemblyand turn it to th...

Page 310: ...k 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk 3 4 5 6 Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter of a turn right to left Place the new bulb into the bulb socket Turn the bulb one quarter of a turn to the right to replace Close the trunk 6 34 ...

Page 311: ...of the vehicle B 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Squeeze the tab on the socketand turn the socket right to left Pull out the socket Pull the bulb out of the socket There aretwo bulbs on each taillamp Push in a new bulb Replace the socket into the housing and turn to the right Replace the taillamp housing to the body of the vehicle Install the wing nuts Tighten the plastic nuts ...

Page 312: ...e applique There are eightwing nuts Pliers may be required to removethem Remove the applique from the trunk lid Then 1 2 3 4 Install the new bulbs into the applique sockets B Connect the applique to the lid Reconnect the wing nuts to the studson the applique and hand tighten Close the trunk lid 6 36 ...

Page 313: ... pull the bulb from the back up trunk lid applique lamp socket Dome Lamp To install the new bulb 1 Twist and push the bulb into the back up lamp socket 2 Twist and push the back up lamp socket into the trunk lid applique 3 Reinstall the trunk lid applique 1 Grasp the front center and rear center positionsof the dome lamp housingand squeeze together until the housing releases fromthe base plate A f...

Page 314: ...5 Push in a new bulb 6 Replace the socket into the dome lampassembly 7 Reconnect the dome lamp assembly to the wiring harness making sure the connector tab snaps into place 8 Reposition the dome lampassembly to the roof and gently push the assembly into the base plate Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement teplacement blades for your vehicle are 22 inches 56 cm in length Turn the wipers on to the lowe...

Page 315: ...res made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Buick Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating asa result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflate...

Page 316: ...derinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enoughair underinflation you can get thefollowing 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tireoverloading Badwear 0 Badhandling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusualwear Badhandling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards...

Page 317: ...el alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time forNew Tires and Wheel Replacement laterin this section for more information The purposeof regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use th...

Page 318: ... paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all therust ordirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in theIndex One way to tell when it s time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear whenyour tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true 0 You can see t...

Page 319: ...durance handling speed rating traction ride and otherthings 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 replaceyour tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make surethey are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires ...

Page 320: ...ce 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 asa tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use howev...

Page 321: ...eelson your vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to giveyou the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need...

Page 322: ...aring life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Putting a used wheelon yourvehicle is dangerous You can t knowhow it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you haveto repl...

Page 323: ...ain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting yourvehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains onwill damage yourvehicle 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 a hot part of the vehicle S...

Page 324: ...rea often A soft brushmay be used if stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area 5 If a ring forms after spot cleaning cleanthe entire only If you use them don t saturate the stained area area immediately or it will set Using Foam Qpe Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to removeany loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding tri...

Page 325: ... Cleaning oblems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains causedby grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on avehicle s seat fabric They should be...

Page 326: ...them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soapand wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Seeyour dealer for this product 0 Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive clea...

Page 327: ...not bleach or dye safety belts or the built in child restraint harness If you do they may be severely weakened In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean the safety belts and the child restraint harness only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will...

Page 328: ...g very cold dampweather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning theOutside of Your Buick The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is tokeep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your veh...

Page 329: ...se non abrasive cleanersthat are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subjectto aging weather and chemical falloutthat can take their toll over aperiod of years You can help to keepthe paint finish looking new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a sof...

Page 330: ...e care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop intoa major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up material...

Page 331: ...reas of the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this foryou Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fallupon and attack painted surfaces on yourvehicle This damage cantake two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregulardark spots etched in...

Page 332: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 56 ...

Page 333: ...ification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacementparts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this labelon the deck lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN the model designati...

Page 334: ... protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood electrical center An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens haveyour headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If th...

Page 335: ...ook at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is brokenor melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new one of the identical sizeand rating Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuses are in a fuse block on the passenger s side of the instrumentpanel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses B C D Circuit Breaker Description A Tire Inflation Monitor Reset Butt...

Page 336: ...Link Stoplamps Parklamps Fog Lamps Auxiliary Power Connection Hot in ACC and Run Fuse 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Description Crank Signal Body ControlModule Cluster Powertrain Control Modules Ignition Signal HVAC Control Head Shifter Lock Solenoid Air Bag Anti lock Brake Controls Body Control Module Hazard Flashers Driver s Heated Seat Ignition Signal Hot inACC and Run Body...

Page 337: ... High Blower HazardFlasher Stoplamps PowerMirror Door Locks Ignition Switch BTSI Stoplamps ABS Turn Signals Cluster Air Bag DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps Retained Accessory Power ABS Keyless Entry CEL TEL Data Link HVAC Head Cluster Radio AUX Power Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch Wipers Radio Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module AUX Power Power Windows Sunroof HVAC Controls DRL Re...

Page 338: ...ump Air Pump Generator ECM A C Compressor Clutch Not Used Electronic Ignition Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Fuse 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SYMBOL Description Oxygen Sensor Engine Emissions Not Used Headlamp Right Rear Compartment Release Parklamp Fuel Pump Headlamp Left Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller A C Compressor ClutchDiode ...

Page 339: ...placing converter more fluid m y be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3 8L Code 1 12 3 quarts 11 65L 3 8L CodeK 12 3 quarts 11 65L AirConditioning 1 88lbs 0 85kg Refrigerant R 134a See Air Conditioning Refrigerants 1ater in thissection Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 5 quarts 4 7 L WheelNutTorque 100lb ft 140 N m FuelTank 17 gallons 64 L Wiper Blade Lengths Type Hook Length 22 inche...

Page 340: ...6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C 240 5200 3 8L Code K V6 231 CID 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C 195 5200 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 109 0 inches 276 9cm Tread Front 61 5 inches 156 2 cm Tread Rear 61 0 inches 154 9 cm Overall Length 194 5 inches 494 0 cm Overall Width 73 0 inches 185 4 cm Overall Height 56 5 inches 143 5 cm 6 64 ...

Page 341: ...All Engines CV892C Radiator Cap All Engines RC27 RKE Batteries Type CR2032 2 Spark Plugs 3 8L Code 1 41 921 Gap 0 060inches 1 52 mm 3 8L Code K 41 921 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52mm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioningsystem in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure theproper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Buick dealer ...

Page 342: ...b NOTES ...

Page 343: ...ance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule Footnotes Footnotes Part B Owner Checksand Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once aMonth 7 40 7 40 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 44 7 46 At Least Twice a Year At Least Once aYear Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Steering Suspensionand Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust SystemInspection Radiator and...

Page 344: ...nment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to...

Page 345: ...publishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checkedand when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Buickdealer s service departmentor another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended F...

Page 346: ...r Buick dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have doneand when you should 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 using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants touse are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be repla...

Page 347: ...e oil to break down soonel Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5 000 k m Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Passenger Every 15 000Miles 25000 k m Air Cleaner Filter Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Compartment Air Filter Replacement Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Rep...

Page 348: ...otation Every 15 000 Miles 25000 km 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 1 engineonly Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Bel...

Page 349: ...mmended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded f e Monitor Thi s monitor will show you when to changethe oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500miles 1 2 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come onbefore 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehiclemore than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months w...

Page 350: ...ervice See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE n n 7 SERVICED B Y 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AHEnzissiou Cot2trol Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 1 25 ...

Page 351: ... DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote 0Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 9 ...

Page 352: ...n dustyconditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 18 000 Miles 30 000 km c7Change engine oil andfilter or everj 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVIC...

Page 353: ...DATE cACTUAL MILEAGE 3 SERVICED B Y 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 354: ...rs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Replace aircleaner filter 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 0For superchargedengines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants i...

Page 355: ...n in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AI Emission Control Service See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y ...

Page 356: ...ce passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 3 SERVICEDB Y I 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 1 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUALMILEAGE I I I 7 14 ...

Page 357: ... the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERVICEDB Y 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Sewice See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY A...

Page 358: ...ional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehcle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or deliver...

Page 359: ...e See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote k DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I I I I 7 17 ...

Page 360: ... 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 7 Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 7 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service...

Page 361: ...ubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I I l 63 000Miles 105 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 19 ...

Page 362: ...rol Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 363: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dustyconditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See foot...

Page 364: ...r occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 7 22 ...

Page 365: ...ice See footnote 0Replace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE I 1 M ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote ...

Page 366: ...amage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service 0For superchargedengines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation ...

Page 367: ... h DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 17Replace passenger compartment air filter 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 368: ...DBY ACTUALMILEAGE 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain 7 26 ...

Page 369: ...lter do not require changing DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 150 000 Miles 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 pressure cap An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 370: ...performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to changethe oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500km since yourlast oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000miles 5 000 km Never drive yourvehicle more than 7 500 miles 1 2 500 km or 12months whic...

Page 371: ...pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY...

Page 372: ...les 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks...

Page 373: ...Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 31 ...

Page 374: ...al information See footnote I DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatictransaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery...

Page 375: ... 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter 0For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and addoil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Condrol Service See footnote 0R...

Page 376: ...t fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVI...

Page 377: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137500 k t 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED...

Page 378: ...fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service 0For superchargedengines only Checkthe supercharger oillevel and addoil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in thissection An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index f...

Page 379: ...er rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 17Replace spark plugs I7Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service In hi...

Page 380: ...the uid andfilter donot require changing DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 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 Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Sewice I I I 3 DATE ACTUAL...

Page 381: ...e oil level and add the properoil 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 mixtureif necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield washer Fluid Level Check Check thewindshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Win...

Page 382: ...en air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged orthat streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid l...

Page 383: ...nd be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P orNEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessa...

Page 384: ... to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot onthe regular brake set the parking brake 0 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove footpressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle isheld by the parking brake o...

Page 385: ...near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause aheat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes intothe 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...

Page 386: ...ex 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1...

Page 387: ...nt meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi puoselubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Door Latches Lubriplate lubricant aerosol requirements of NLGI 2 equivalent or lubricant meeting GM Part No 12346293 or Category LB or GC LB Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent See Replacement Parts in the In...

Page 388: ... after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checksand Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenientplace to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 46 ...

Page 389: ...Maintenance Record 7 47 ...

Page 390: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48 ...

Page 391: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED d ...

Page 392: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I I 7 50 ...

Page 393: ...Maintenance Record ...

Page 394: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 52 ...

Page 395: ... 4 8 5 8 7 8 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information 8 8 8 9 8 9 8 9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TOTHE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS Ordering Serviceand Owner Publicati...

Page 396: ...owever 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 orParts Manager contact the owner of the dealership orthe General Manager 8 2 ...

Page 397: ...h For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In PuertoRico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135 English or1 800 75 1 4136 Spanish 0 In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534...

Page 398: ... 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contactingBuick please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities...

Page 399: ... of uncertain situations by towing fordisabled vehicles providing easy access to serviceprofessionals trained to work with Buick owners 24hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For details on Buick Premium RoadsideAssistance please consult your Buick Premium RoadsideAssistance owner booklet included with your owner smanual For needed assistance callthe Buick Premium Roadside A...

Page 400: ...tation is Buick s way of extending the Premium Service you ve come to expect fromBuick and its 3 000dealers Please review the Courtesy Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer for details Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Buick wi...

Page 401: ...ty can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairsor interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buickvoluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLINE 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 402: ...uick Customer Assistance Centerat 1 800 955 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administ...

Page 403: ...pe you ll notify us Please callus 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 Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1 H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manua...

Page 404: ...ulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeablyservice General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly forOwners and intended ...

Page 405: ... Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION T 0 STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY STATE ZIPCODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 0 AREA CODE BUI ORD97 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery P A Y M E N T Check or Money Order payableto Helm Inc USA funds only do not send cash 0MasterCard 0VISA 0Discover L ase allow ade uate time ...

Page 406: ... NOTES 8 12 ...

Page 407: ...Cassette Tape and Compact Antenna AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 I5 AutomaticTone Control 3 18 Automatic ToneControl 3 22 Disc Player with Automatic ToneControl 3 26 Backglass 3 37 FixedMast 3 4 6 Antifreeze 6 22 Anti Lock BrakeSystemActive Light 2 63 4 9 Brake System Wa ningLight 2 62 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Using 4 9 Anti Theft Radio 3 31 Appearancecare 6 47 Appearance Care Materials 6 56 Arbit...

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Page 409: ...valves 5 22 RecoveryTank 5 19 Tires 6 54 Wheels 6 53 CoolantHeater Engine 2 21 CoolingSystem 5 17 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 CruiseControl 2 38 Cupholders 2 49 2 50 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone Users 8 4 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 CourtesyLamps 2 44 CruiseLight 2 74 Damage Finish 6 54 Damage Sheet Metal 6 54 Daytime Running Lamps 2 42 DeadBatter...

Page 410: ...d 6 15 What Kind toUse 6 13 When to Change 6 15 Enhanced Traction System 4 11 Enhanced TractionSystem ActiveLight 2 64 Enhanced Traction SystemWarning Light 2 63 Exhaust Engine 2 32 ExteriorLamps 2 41 StartingYow 2 20 Adding 6 12 Checking 6 12 Ethan01 6 4 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 21 2 53 3 35 6 58 ElectricalSystem 6 58 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 47 Engine 6 9 6 10 6 11 Coolant ...

Page 411: ... 5 2 HeadRestraints 1 5 BulbReplacement 6 33 Flash to Pass 2 36 Headlamps 2 42 High LowBeam 2 36 OnReminder 2 42 Wiring 6 58 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Heated Foldaway Outside Mirrors 2 48 Heatedseat 1 3 Heating 3 4 3 6 3 10 High BeamHeadlamps 2 36 HighwayHypnosis 4 25 HillandMountainRoads 4 25 Hitches Trailer 4 36 Hood Checking Things Under 6 7 Release 6 8 Horn 2 34 Hydroplaning 4 2...

Page 412: ...eaving Your Vehicle 2 9 Lighter 2 51 Lights AirBagReadiness 1 20 2 60 Anti Lock Brake System Active 2 63 4 9 Brake System Warning 2 61 ChangeOilSoon 2 73 ChargingSystem 2 60 DoorRrunk Ajar Warning 2 75 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 62 4 7 Cruise 2 74 Engine Coolant Temperature Light 2 68 Enhanced Traction System Active 2 64 EnhancedTractionSystemWarning 2 63 Interior 2 44 LowCoolantWarning 2 69...

Page 413: ... Organized 7 3 Introduction 7 2 Long Trip Highway 7 28 Long Trip Highway Definition 7 6 Long Trip HighwayIntervals 7 6 Owner Checks and Services 7 39 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 43 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Short Trip City 7 7 Short Trip CityDefinition 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals 7 5 YourVehicle and the Environment 7 2 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids andLubricants 7 44 Ma...

Page 414: ... 4 39 Passing 4 15 Passenger CompartmentAir Filter 6 17 PASS Key 11 2 17 Pass throughTrunkCushionCupholders 2 50 8 Pass throughTrunk 2 50 Performance Shift Light 2 27 2 74 PerformanceShifting 2 27 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 43 AuxiliaryConnection 2 53 DoorLocks 2 5 Option Fuses 6 58 OutsideMirrors 2 48 RetainedAccessory 2 46 Seat Six Way 1 3 Steering 4 12 Steering Fluid 6 26 Windows 2 33 Pre...

Page 415: ...Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 61 System Check 7 40 Restraints Child 1 32 1 33 1 49 Retained Accessory Power Reverse Automatic Transaxle Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance Canadian Rocking YourVehicle Rotation Tires 2 46 2 24 1 19 8 5 8 5 5 38 6 41 Safety Belts 1 5 Center Passenger Position 1 30 Children 1 32 Driver Position 1 11 Extender 1 60 How to Wear Prope...

Page 416: ... 53 1 54 ManualFront 1 2 Restraint Systems 1 1 Six WayPower 1 3 Two wayManual 1 2 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 26 SecurityLight 2 74 Bulletins Ordering 8 10 Engine Soon Light 2 69 Manuals Ordering 8 10 Parts Identification Label 6 57 Work DoingYourOwn 6 2 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 ServiceVehicle Soon Light 2 75 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick 1 24 Sheet Metal Damage 6 54 SecurityS...

Page 417: ...w 6 43 Chains 6 46 Changing a Flat 5 25 Cleaning 6 54 Compact Spare 5 37 Inflation 6 40 THEFTLOCK 3 31 Inflation Check 7 39 InspectionandRotation 6 41 Loading 4 31 Pressure 6 40 Storing the Flat 5 35 Storing the Spare 5 36 Temperature 6 45 Traction 6 44 Treadwear 6 44 Uniform Quality Grading 6 44 Wear Indicators 6 42 WheelReplacement 6 45 WhenIt sTimeforNew 6 42 TopStrap 1 50 TorqueLock 2 30 Torqu...

Page 418: ...ction Lever 2 35 Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer 4 39 SafetyChains 4 37 Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 2 9 2 13 Pass through 2 50 llvilight Sentinel 2 43 Two way Manual Seat 1 2 Underbody Flushing Service 7 42 UnderbodyMaintenance 6 55 Underhood Electrical Center Passenger sSide 6 61 Vehicle Control 4 6 DamageWarnings ix Dimensions 6 64 IdentificationNumber 6 57 Storage 6 32 Symbols x Ventila...

Page 419: ...Auto Down 2 33 Wiper Blade Check 7 40 Power 2 33 Wiring Headlamp 6 58 Windshield Washer 2 37 Wrecker Towing 5 9 Fluid 2 37 6 27 FluidLevelCheck 7 39 Windshield Wipers 2 37 Your Driving and the Road 4 1 BladeReplacement 6 38 Fuses 6 58 ...

Page 420: ...TIVEBATTERY TERMINAL p5 5 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 27 TIRES P6 39 SECONDARY ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P5 19AND P6 22 HOOD RELEASE P6 8 FUEL DOOR P6 5 For detailed information refer tothe page number listed or see the Index in the back of the owner s manual 9 14 ...

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