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Page 2: ...ive 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 Buick running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer...

Page 3: ...k so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A P a r tNo 25645980 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Pr...

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Page 5: ...ipin July 1904 David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899 and Mar his engineer apparently built the first auto to be called a Buick in 1900 However Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to 1903 That was the year the WilliamC Billy Durant company was reorganized refinanced and moved from Detroit to Flint Buick has always been a product innovator Buick engineers developed the iv ...

Page 6: ...ver the Andes to Santiago Chilein 1914 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick s TestHill Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During World War I Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the...

Page 7: ...c transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along i n 1949 1949Roadmaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pillar toothy e introduced in1942 became more massivein the post war era I953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962Buick Special Car of the Year Thefirst productionV 6 engine was used in the ...

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

Page 9: ...Safety Warnings and Symbols You w i l lalsofind a circle I with a slash throughit i n this book This safety symbAol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen ...

Page 10: ...hing that ca damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what todo to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ix ...

Page 11: ...r you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOORLOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN PARKING LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING FAN These symDols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL e PRESSURE ANTI LOCK I B...

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Page 13: ... the horizontal control up or down control up or down 0 Raise or lower the entire seat by holding the whole 0 Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Power Seats Power Lumbar Control Option If you have this option the driver s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the single switch located on the side of the seat To increase or decrease support hold th...

Page 14: ...ions are entered into memory When your Buickis in PARK P with the ignition on or OFF press the same side of the MEMORY switch to recall the seat and mirror setting To do the same thingfor a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other side of the MEMORY switch The EXIT button allows you to get out of the car easily When the gear shift selector is in PARK P with the ignition on or O...

Page 15: ...eat will warm up The HI light on the button will come on Press the button a second time and the LO light will come on The seat will warm to a lower temperature Press the button a third time to turn off the heated seat The heater will also turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off forward to bring the seat to a more upright position Push it rearward to recline the seatback 1 4 ...

Page 16: ...tback rqdined if your vehicle ismoving Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint i s closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injuryin a cr ash ...

Page 17: ...ace There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you That s if your vehicle is parked going downa fairly steephill J To fold a seatback forward if it does lockin place push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward The latch mustbe down for the seat to work properly Safety Belts They refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you...

Page 18: ...elt and check that yourpassengers belts are fastened properlytoo A CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured orkilled Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat ...

Page 19: ...uckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes w a l k away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety beltsin vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Ta...

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

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Page 22: ...even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags arein m iyWhicles today ana will bein most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they workwith safety belts not insteadof them Every air bag...

Page 23: ...number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than40 mph 65 kd 0 Safety beltsare for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be kding in your Buick see the part of this manua...

Page 24: ...ation on replacing safety belts after a crash see Replacing Safety Belts in the Index Here s how to wear the lap shoulder belt properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat tosee how see Seats in the Index so you cansit up straight 3 Pick upthe latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate t...

Page 25: ...s could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash Shoulder Belt Tightness Adju nt Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature If the shoulder belt seems too tight adjust it before you begin to drive...

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Page 27: ...ulder 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 Don t allow more than 1inch 25 mm of slack A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 16 ...

Page 28: ... can be seriously injured your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 29: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internalorgans like yourliver or spleen 1 18 ...

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

Page 31: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Likea l loccupants they are more likely to be seriously injuredif 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 20 ...

Page 32: ...position Supplemental RestraintSystem SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS ora i rbag syst A Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver and another air bag for the rightfront passenger Here arethe most hportant things to know about the air bag system You can be severelyinjured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt I even if you have air bags ...

Page 33: ...ning controlof the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children and the caution label on the right frontpassenger s safety belt There isan a i rbag readiness light on the instrument panel which showsAIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The l...

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Page 35: ...what above or below 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 inflate in rollovers side impacts orrear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or beca...

Page 36: ...arts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but nottoo hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated airbags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stoppeople from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for p...

Page 37: ...verings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced There are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see ...

Page 38: ...Lap B elt Ifyour vehicle hasafrontsplit seat and arear bench seat someonecan sit i nthe centerpo tigm ...

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Page 40: ...1 Pkk up the latchplate andpull the belt acrossyou 2 aX the latchplate into the buckleuntil it clicks Don t let itget twisted 1 29 ...

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Page 43: ... belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and usethe safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback a...

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Page 47: ...ticsshow that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraintin the front passenger seat Here s why A child ina rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the rightfront passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back o...

Page 48: ...only with the seatmoved all theway back Wherever youinstall it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collisionor sudden stop and injurepeople in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you needto...

Page 49: ...You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap Jf thechild restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions forthe child restraint ...

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Page 51: ...the right front passenger seat but only with the seatm ovedall theway back See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 2 3 4 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit 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 vehic...

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Page 53: ...ove the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index forthe child restraint 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 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 ...

Page 54: ...8 Push md p d the child restraintin dif erent directions tobe m e it is secure ...

Page 55: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown outin a crash 0 Children who aren t buckled upcan strike other people who are 1 44 ...

Page 56: ...lose to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crashthe child s upper body would havethe restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small thatthe shoulder belt is still very c...

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Page 58: ...r it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts...

Page 59: ... to help protect youin a collision You would seethis label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the timeof the collision If your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part o...

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Page 63: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows OF other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 64: ...dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the tags or plugs in a safeplace If youlose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easi using these tagsor plugs If your ignition keys don t have tagsor plugs goto your Buick dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key NOTICE Your Buickhas a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot o...

Page 65: ...safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and itisactivated unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System This will avoid settingoff the a l m Tolock the door from the inside move the lock...

Page 66: ...ry Door Locks This is a Personal Choice feature that programs your door locks to automatically lock or unlock Close your doors and turnon the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever intoPARK P your doors will unlock If someone needsto get out while you re not in PARK P have that person use the manual o...

Page 67: ...n the ignition on Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch through Step4 Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter The memory door locks will remain in the current mode Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again Each time the transmitter s LOCK button is pressed the mode will advance by one going from Mode 3 to 0 to ...

Page 68: ... your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1m up to 30 feet 9 m away usingthe remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door andset the locksfrom the inside Then get out and close the door If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system see Universal Theft Deterrent in the Index Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates...

Page 69: ...ransmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work trythis Check to determineif battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow 0 Check the distance You may be too fir from your vehicle You may needto stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the sig...

Page 70: ...tton works the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK andUNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds You must be within range of the vehicle Once the transmitter has been resynchronized the horn will chnp and the exterior lamps will flash once The system should now operate properly Mode 0 1 2 3 4 5 Transmitter Response No transmitter respons...

Page 71: ...Features The following list of features thatare availableon your Riviera canbe programmed to the driver s preference for each keychain transmitter 0 Memory Door Locks This feature programs your door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in and outof PARK P 0 Security Feedback This featureprovides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key chain transmitte...

Page 72: ...NLOCK button on the appropriate transmitter withinfive seconds You will hear two beeps The second key chain transmitter can be programmed t record a different seat and mirror position by followin the same steps If you prefer to program the exit seat position which moves the seat completely down and back follow these steps 1 Press the SEiTbutton on the driver s door armrest You will hearone beep 2 ...

Page 73: ...ck 3 Press theUNLOCK button on the remote transmitter 4 Release the power d Ix k switch To turn the featureoff repeat the previous procedure Matchi ransmitter s 1 You V e l Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lostor stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining tran...

Page 74: ...NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter ...

Page 75: ...at will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort ControIs in the Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outlets onor under the See EngineExhaust in the Index To unlock thet r u n kfrom the outside turnthe lock cover to expose the key hole Insert the door key and t m it Remote Trunk Release Press the TRUNK release button located below the driver s door handle to release ...

Page 76: ...rent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy targetforjoy riders or professional thieves so don t doit With the ignition OFF and the driver s door open you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and takeit with you Always...

Page 77: ...ick has this option it has a theft deterrent alarm system With this system if your ignition is off the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door 1 This light reminds you to activate the theft deterrent system Here show to do it SECURITY 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door withthe power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry System The SECURITY light should come on and stay on 3 Close all doors ...

Page 78: ...switch Always unlock a door with a key or use the Remote Keyless Entry System Unlocking a door any other way will setoff the alarm If you set offthe alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can alsot u r noff the alarmby using the Keyless Entry System The alarrn won t stopif you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by first having the driver s win...

Page 79: ...inutes and try again The SECURITY light may remain on during this time If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first i...

Page 80: ...New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions The key withtheblack plastic head opmws ne ignition lo ...

Page 81: ...e accessories Use OFF if you must have your vehiclein motion while the engine is not running RUN D This is an on position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch This is the positionfor driving Even when the engine is not running you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E This positio...

Page 82: ... 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 STARTfor about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery 3 If your enginestill won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasolin...

Page 83: ...weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimumof four hours prior to starting your vehicle I 2 22 ...

Page 84: ...each use a heavy duty three prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting me engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts I f you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer dependson the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to ...

Page 85: ...not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move evenwhen you re onfairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PA...

Page 86: ...while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N Inthis position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use N...

Page 87: ...stead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on hilly winding roads between gears or When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE orTHIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 onhills It can help control your speed asyou go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your bra...

Page 88: ... were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop whengoing uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheatand damage the transaxle Use your brakesor shift intoPARK P to hold yourvehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake Setting the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down withyour right foot Fksh downthe parking brak...

Page 89: ...use your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to dofirst to keep the trailer from moving Shifting IntoPARK P It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brak...

Page 90: ...he parking brake pedal with your left foot 2 Move the shiftlever into PARK P like this 3 4 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever upas faras it will go Move the ignition key to LOCK Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 29 ...

Page 91: ...e running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parkingbrake firmlyset And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave yourvehicle with the engine sunning unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and...

Page 92: ...ansaxle shift interlock You have to fullyapply your regular brake before you can shift fromP A R K P when the ignition isin RUN See Automatic Transaxle in the Index Your vehicle has a BRAKE TO SHIFTreminder light This light comes on to remind you to apply the brake Pedal before you can shift fromPARK P u you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shiftlever push the shift leverall the way...

Page 93: ...ciougnessand death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points onthe road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaustsystem had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all t...

Page 94: ...ne running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard inthe Index It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless youhave to I f you ve leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To be sure your ...

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Page 97: ... lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don tgo on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse and check for burned out bulbs See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Turn Signal Reminder If your turn signal is left on for more t...

Page 98: ...re off or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turnon They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the dash will come on Release the lever to turn the high beam headlamps off Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPERDELAY For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hol it there until the wipers start the...

Page 99: ... form ice on the windshield blocking your vision To get more fluidon the windshield push and hold the paddle Sprayingwill continueas long as the paddle is held WASHER FLUID LOW When you get to a low fluid condition the LOW WASHER FLUID light will come on to remind you to get more washer fluid soon 2 38 ...

Page 100: ...speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control wil...

Page 101: ...1 Move the c se control switcht oON 3 Push in the SETbutton at the end of the lever a n d d w e it The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on 4 Take y mfoot off the accelerator pedal ...

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Page 103: ...t 1mph 1 6k m h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control 0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less t...

Page 104: ... step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you outof cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turnoff the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or ...

Page 105: ...arking lamps and other operating lamps without the headlamps Pull the knob toward you to the second setting to turn on the headlamps as well as the other operating lamps Rotate the knob from left to right to control brightness of the instrument panel lights Lamps On Reminder If the headlamp switch is left on you ll hear a warning chime when you turn the ignition off remove the key from the ignitio...

Page 106: ...won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your high beam headlamps will turnoff and your low beam and parking lamps will become active The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s brigh enough outside the regular lamps will go off and your high beam headlamps changeto the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxlei...

Page 107: ...enwe You can setthis delay timefor only a few seconds or up to three minutes Light Sensor Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with the light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t coverit up If you do it will read dark and the headlamps will come on Instrument anel Brightness By rotating the headlamp knob you can make the instrument panel lights bright or dim See Headlamps i...

Page 108: ...his feature allows for a three to five second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turnoff This featureprohibits the mming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps ar on Thisfeature operates with the bight sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic When the light sensor reads darkness outside you will be able to dim your instrument panel di...

Page 109: ...All doors will lock Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp two times 3 Press the instant alarm button on the key chain transmitter again Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time 4 Release the door lock switch The perimeter lighting option is now off 1 Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this procedure All doors will lock 2 Press the ins...

Page 110: ...sif they are left on for more than10minutes whenthe ignition is OFF You may override thisfeaturefor the exterior lamps by turningthe lamps off and then back on after the ignition is turned to OFF If you do this the exterior lamps will stay on until you manually turnthem off If the feature is enabled for the interior and exterior lamps a l llamps shouldt u r noff at approximatelythe sametime These ...

Page 111: ...allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind you Pull the tab forward for daytime use push it back for night use Your Buick may have an automatic electrochromic day night rearview mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell builtinto the mi...

Page 112: ...Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab andglass cleaner to clean the photocellswhen necessary Electrochromic DaymightRearviewMirror with Compass Option 1 ...

Page 113: ...ced in REVERSE the or changes to the day mode This gives youa bright image in the mirroras you back up Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab andglass cleanerto clean the photocells when necessary Compass Calibration Once the compass is calibrated it does not need to be recalibrated as long as the mirror is left in your vehicle and the vehicle remainsin the same geographical zone To calibrate t...

Page 114: ...cation on the me map Note your zone number Hold inthe CAL switch onthe bottom of the mirror housing for five seconds until the current zone entr number appears onthe display To hold in the CAL switch insert a paperclip into the small holeon the bottom of the mirror housing Repeatedly pressthe CAL switch untilthe number for the new zone entry is displayed Once the desired zone number is displayed s...

Page 115: ...Rearview Mirror Option If you have thisoption the driver s side outside mirror will adjustfor the glareof headlamps behind you This featureis controlledby the on and off settings on the automatic electrochromicdayhight rearview mirror See Automatic ElectrochromicDaymight Rearview Mirror earlierin this section Parallel Park Assist Mirror Option The passenger s outside rearview mirror also includes ...

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Page 117: ...from the cover Refer tothe chart to determine the number and location of the height adaptersfor your garage door opener Ifyour unit does not appear on the chart you will have totry different adapter number and location combinations 2 56 ...

Page 118: ... MICOM MICOM MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC Your Garage Door Transmitter I Vehicle Console Door I Name MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR PULSAR PULSAR 2 57 ...

Page 119: ...ANLEY I 104 7 I 1 I 5 1 3 I 4 Use the Velcro found in the storage area and attach the garage door opener securely inside the console Line up the transmitter button with the height adapters 5 Close the cover and testthe GARAGE button If your garage door opener doesn t work after it is installed t r yanother combination 2 58 ...

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Page 121: ...nal storage spacefor your compact discs Push on the raised portion of the slot and your compact disc will extend from the storage space Push the dropped door back in to store your compact disc Your vehiclehas a convenience net You ll see itjust inside theback wallof the tru_nk ...

Page 122: ... wayin and let it go Whenit is hot it will pop back by itself NOTICE If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while itis heating it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready This can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can aha remove themfrom the center mount and swing them ...

Page 123: ... installation of a cellular telephone If you choose to install a cellular telephone contact your Buick dealer Assist Handles An assist handle above each door can be used to help you getin or outof your vehicle Astroroof Option If your vehiclehas the astroroof option the switch is on the roof between the sun visors It will openthe astroroof whenthe ignition is on or when retained accessory power is...

Page 124: ... Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this devicemust accept any interference including interference thay may cause undesired operationof the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the Transmitter Do not usethe universal ...

Page 125: ... held transmitterare not dead If you still cannot program it rotate your hand held transmitter end over end andt r y again The universal transmitter may not be compatible with alimited number of older installations due to legislated changes in transmission frequencies If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult your Buick dealer Be sure to keep your original hand held tra...

Page 126: ...from the garage door 3 Locate the training button onthe garage door opener receiver The exact location and color will vary among brands 4 Press the trakting button onthe garage door opener receiver for one to two seconds 5 Return to your vehicle and press the programmea button on the universal transmitter until the red light flashes rapidly about two seconds 6 Release the button then press it agai...

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Page 128: ...eter 6 Warning Lights 7 Climate Controls 8 AudioSystem 9 Passenger s SideAir Bag ControVTwilight Sentinel 10 Headlamp Instrument Panel Intensity 11 Hood Release 12 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 13 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System 14 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 15 Horn 16 Driver s SideAir Bag 17 Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audiolclimate Control System 18 Traction Control Trip Res...

Page 129: ...InstrumentPanel Cluster L Your Buick is equipped withthis instrument panel cluster It includes indicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the folkowingpages 2 68 ...

Page 130: ...used in Canada Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell you how many miles you have driven since you last reset it back to zero To reset the trip odometer push the TRIP RESET button Tachometer The tachometer tells you 3 4 2 I II I how fast the engine is speed in revolutions per 5 44 running It displays engine I 3 minute rpm c c 7 I NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area...

Page 131: ... be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the warning lightscomes on and stayson when you arednving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Ple...

Page 132: ...When you the keyto RUN this light willcornc3 on briefly to Showthat your generatorand battery charging system are working ...

Page 133: ...l maygo closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle inthe Index Your brake system may 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 the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the veh...

Page 134: ...so on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlierin this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light Option This warning ...

Page 135: ...ill turnoff and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stayson for an extended periodof time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...

Page 136: ...lems on the Road in this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light LOW COOIANT When this light comes on the cooling system is low on coolant As a bulb check it will come on for two to four seconds and then go off when the ignition is in RUN If the light doesn t comeon have the vehicle serviced If the coolant level is low the light will come back on an...

Page 137: ...n correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and t...

Page 138: ...should turn the light off As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take afew driving tripsto turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel I...

Page 139: ...operly You could below on oil or you might have some other oil problem Don t keep drivingif the oil pressureis low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or otherscould be burned Check youroil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not coveredby your warranty 2 78 ...

Page 140: ...s light will turn on for about one minute and then will remain off until the next time youstart the vehicle only if the vehicle has been shut off for at leasteight minutes If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on the engine oil should be checked at the dipstick then brought up tothe proper level if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index Door Ajar Light When the ignition 1s on this light will stay...

Page 141: ...r stop your vehicle the way back to Empty E Low Fuel Light It works only when the ignition is on When the indicator nears Empty E you stillhave alittle fuel left You need to get more fuel right away Here are some concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage...

Page 142: ...mate Control Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control Passenger Zone Comfort Control Setting the Clock 3 10 3 15 3 18 3 19 3 19 3 20 3 20 3 21 AM FMStereowith Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Understanding Radio Reception Tips ...

Page 143: ...rflow direction for a few seconds whenever AUTO is selected and then it will display the outside temperature The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving During stops the display shows the previous temperature for best accuracy and system control If the displayis flashing after the climate control system is started there is a problem with the system and you should se...

Page 144: ...Mode Controls Automatic Operation the AUTO setting and changethe fan speed ...

Page 145: ...stem will still try to keep the interior of the vehicle at the previously chosen comfort setting The outside temperaturewill show on the display when the system is set to OFF The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is moving even with the system in the OFF mode VENT The VENT button allows outside air to flow through your Buick without the air cond...

Page 146: ...t This reduces the time required to cool the interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level If the system isin the AUTO mode on very hot days the system will automatically enter the RECIRC mode and the temperature door will be positioned at the full cold position for maximum cooling If the system is not in the AUTO mode RECIRC should be selected to provide maximum cooling You can choose the extrem...

Page 147: ...on System When the vehicle is moving fresh a i rflows through the air outlets When the vehicle is not moving you can get fresh airby selectingany airflow choice except the rear window defogger and any fan speed ...

Page 148: ...present when the vehicle waslast moving The system will try to maintain the set temperature inside your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting Use theFRONT button to quickly remove fog frost or ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions Select theFRONT button to defrost the windshield By choosing this button the airflow will be directed at the windshield Adjust your comfort level by p...

Page 149: ... off At speeds above30 mph 48 lun h the rear defogger will stay on until you press the REAR defogger button again At speeds below 30 mph 48km h the rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10minutes of use If you press it again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You can also turn the defoggeroff by turning off the ignition I NOTICE 3 8 ...

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Page 151: ...ost enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Findout 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 intoit Setting the Clock Press and holdHRS until the correct hour appears Press and holdMIN until the correct minute appears You mayset the clock with the ignition off if you press RECAL...

Page 152: ...USHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations sixAM six FM1and sixFM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FMto select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to selectthe setting you prefer 5 Press and holdone of the six numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbere...

Page 153: ...b lightlyso it extends Turntheknob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Casse...

Page 154: ...ach selectionfor NEXT to work The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape 44 3 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to returnto playing speed The radio will play whilethe tape reverses 4 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing sp...

Page 155: ...radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s veryhot the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the display When things get back to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be that E20 The disc is upside down 0 E20 It is dirty scratched or wet 0 E20 There s too much moisture in the air Wait about an hour and t r y again If ...

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Page 157: ...gain to make the last two digits agree 7 Press H R S to make thefirst one or two digits agree with your code with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let youknow that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this timethe display will show SEC to let you kn...

Page 158: ...n 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display until SEC shows on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree 6 Press H R S to make thefirst one or two digits agree with your code with your code 7 Press AM FMafter you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code ente...

Page 159: ...frequency station If you press and holdthe SEEK button for two seconds SCAN will appear on the display It will goto a station stop for a few seconds and go on to the next station Press the SEEK button to stop scanning SEEK also functions as PREV and NEXT when playing a cassette tape or compact disc SCAN AM FM Press theSCAN button andSCAN will appear on the display SCAN works as thePSCAN button on ...

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Page 161: ...ing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassetteturn A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Buick dealersh You may also choose a non scnibbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type...

Page 162: ...io or ignition off and on Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damageit NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antennadoes notgo down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need tobe cleaned In either case lower the antenn...

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Page 164: ...3 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leavingon a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4 17 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25 4 30 4 32 4 1 ...

Page 165: ...eways 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 are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver inboth city and rural driving You never know when the veh...

Page 166: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way 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 plansto drive It s alot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Bloo...

Page 167: ... other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent 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 BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills o...

Page 168: ...hol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment ...

Page 169: ...But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your veh...

Page 170: ...y get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and beg...

Page 171: ...enly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and cont...

Page 172: ...es and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin You may feel or hearthe system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control whenthe traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index When the system is on this ...

Page 173: ...use the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnasteer Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds It provides ease when parking yet a firm solid feel at highway speeds Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reason...

Page 174: ... to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straightahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than brak...

Page 175: ...eason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Of Road Recovery You mayfind sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you re driving I f the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothingin the way steerso that your vehicle...

Page 176: ...dicates it 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 empty of 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 following a larger vehicle Also you...

Page 177: ...asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick s three contr...

Page 178: ...or braking includingenginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learnto recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid onlythe braki...

Page 179: ...y may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or 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 a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into...

Page 180: ...denly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder tosee road signs and trafflc 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 fille...

Page 181: ... y to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before vou hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 18 ...

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Page 183: ...One of the biggest problems with city streets i sthe amount of traffic onthem You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 20 ...

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Page 185: ...s work don t plan to make too many miles that firstpart of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service haveit done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready an...

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Page 187: ... gear when you go down a steep or long hill If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor brakingor even nonegoing down a hill You could crash Shiftdown to let your engine assist your brakes ona steep downhill slope A CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof s...

Page 188: ... of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signson mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tipsfor winter driving Have your Buick in good shapefor winter You may wan...

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Page 190: ...m accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the ...

Page 191: ...mmon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you haveno blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep wa...

Page 192: ... you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go alittle faster than just idle Thatis push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater runfor awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window al...

Page 193: ...hat you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options F MFD BYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERALMOTORVEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECTONTHEDATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other label is the Certification la...

Page 194: ... you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you c a n Try to spread theweight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the tops of ...

Page 195: ...hicle and result incostly repairs notcovered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part andsee your Buick dealer for important information about towing 8 trailer with yourvehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity isfor your vehicle you should read the informationin Weight o...

Page 196: ...ilering Make sure your rig will belegal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police 0 0 0 0 Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000miles 1 600 km your new vehicleis driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during...

Page 197: ...nt weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weightof the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle i...

Page 198: ... driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle inthe Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by andrough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitc...

Page 199: ...d you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and rnirror...

Page 200: ...panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrowson your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s importan...

Page 201: ...ill here s howto doit 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks arein place release the regular brake until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trai...

Page 202: ...roblems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 14 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 24 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 24 Changing a Flat Tire 5 34 Compact SpareTire 5 35 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 203: ...anel will also come on Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in also let policehow pu have aproblem Your fi ont and reat r signallamps will flashon and df To turn off the flashers press down on the button again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work ...

Page 204: ...at wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to startyour Buickby pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage yourvehicle Batteries can hurt you They canbe dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you 1 Check the...

Page 205: ...up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 3 Turn off the ignition on both veKcles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Tum 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...

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Page 209: ...tems like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front That your vehicle has front wheel drive with sling type equipment The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you can still move thesh...

Page 210: ...chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personalinjury andvehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed v...

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Page 212: ...These slots we to be usedwhen loading aqd securing to car carrier eqipmmt Attach T hookchains on both sides in the slottedholes in the bottom of the bodyrail behind thefront wheels andcradle ...

Page 213: ... lower control arm I NOTICE Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the drive axle This could cause damage to the drive axle boot Rear Towing Tow Limits 55 mph 88kmlh 500 miles 800km Attach T hook chains to the T hook slots in the bottom of the floorpanjust 5 12 ...

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Page 216: ...s necessary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shiftto the highest gear while or THIRD 3 driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slowerfor about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drivenormally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s stillno sign...

Page 217: ...ne Cooling Fans C Coolant Recovery Tank 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 inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 5 16 ...

Page 218: ...u run the engine it couldlose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engineon check to see if the electric engine fans are running If the engine is ...

Page 219: ...rous Plain water or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix CAUTION Continued With plain water or the wrongmix your engine could get too hot butyou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant ...

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Page 224: ... filler neck may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the properDEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck untilthe level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins toflow out of the filler neck reinstallthe pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 23 ...

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Page 226: ...g yourtires are on the insideof the tire cover You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change the tire Lift and removethe spare tire cover for access to the spare tire and jack Remove the wheel wrench and jack from thejack container Turn the spare tire retainer bolt counterclockwise and remove the retainer assembly Remove the spare tire from thetrunk ...

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Page 228: ...3 Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise to raise thejack lift head a few inches 1 Position the wheel wrench securely overthe wheel nuts to loosen but don t remove them yet 2 Attach the wheel wrench tothe bolt on the end of the jack to create ajack handle 5 27 ...

Page 229: ... Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare near you I AUTIOI Gettingunder a vehicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supportedonly byajack I Raising your vehicle with thejack improperly positioned can damagethe vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and veh...

Page 230: ...nting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which itis fastened can makethe wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident Whenyou change a wheel remove anyrust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush lat...

Page 231: ... Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Repiace the wheei nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be tightened by hand use the wrench and see your dealer right away 5 30 ...

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Page 233: ...y pressure around the edge of the cap to snap it in place I NOTICE Storing the Flat Tire and Tools I Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equipment could strike someone Store allthese in the proper place Store theflat tire asfar forward in the trunk as pos sible Store the jack and wheel wrench in th...

Page 234: ...Storing the Spare Tire and Tools SPAR ETIRE COVER ...

Page 235: ...u want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your sparewill last longer and be in good shapein case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic carwash with guide rails The compact spare canget caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other partsof your vehicle Don t u...

Page 236: ...icle as well as thetires If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehic see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your VehicleTo Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should t u r nt...

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Page 238: ...Section 6 ServiceandAppearanceCare 6 2 6 3 6 8 6 1 1 6 16 6 1 7 6 1 8 6 21 6 25 6 26 6 28 6 31 6 33 6 36 6 43 6 51 6 51 6 55 6 58 6 58 6 59 6 60 6 61 6 67 6 69 6 70 6 72 6 72 6 72 6 72 ...

Page 239: ...service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts haveone of these marks n W Delco Your vehicle hasan airbag system B efore attempting to do your own sexvicework see Sqi4 cing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index You shouldkeep a record with allparts receiptsand list the mileage andthe dace of any service work you perbm See Maintenance Record in the Index 6 2 ...

Page 240: ...ind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your Buick dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows thecode letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you havethe 3800 engine VIN Code K use regular unleade...

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Page 242: ... use it It can corrode metal partsi nyour fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United Statesor Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by...

Page 243: ...able It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged dooron the left side of your vehicle 6 6 ...

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Page 245: ... the cap NOTICE If you need a new cap besure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrongtype it may not fitor have proper venting and your fueltank andemissions system might be damaged An electric fanunder thehood can start up and injure you even when the engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get ...

Page 246: ...Hood Release I ...

Page 247: ...3800 Supercharged L67 Engine Option When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine here s what youwill see the3800Non Supercharged L36 engine is similar 6 10 ...

Page 248: ...n the 3800V6 Supercharged Buick engine H Supercharged Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I AirCleaner Your vehicle may have a 3800 Supercharged engine Buick chose supercharging rather than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth refined power The superchargeris a device which is designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use This air mixed with fuel creates increased engine p...

Page 249: ...Checking Engine Oil P u l loutthe dipstick andclean it witha paper towel ar cloth then push it back i na l lthe way Remcwe it again keepingthe tip down and check thelevel ...

Page 250: ...to put the level somewherein the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommendedfor your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has beencertsed by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburst symbol 1 If you change your ow...

Page 251: ...hould use S A E 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such asSAE 2OW 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your veh...

Page 252: ...way maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12500k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did youknow that used engineoil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don tlet used oil stay on your ...

Page 253: ... remove the air cleaner cover by flipping the two latches on the bottom inboard side of the cover Tilt and pull the cover toward the engine to disengageit from the assembly Remove the old filter and install the new one Reinstall theaircleaner cover by sliding the tabs into the base of thea i r cleaner and locking the two latches Reinstall the electrical connector Rotate the inlet duct into positio...

Page 254: ...o Check If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging enginefire And dirt caneasily get into your engine which will damage it Always have theair cleaner in place when you re driving Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools you should let your dealeror a qualified service center perform this maintenance Check oil level every30 000miles 50000 k r n or every 36 month...

Page 255: ...he vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before 2 Remove theoilfillplug using a 3 16 inch Allen wench 3 The oil level is correct whenit just reaches the bottom of the threadsof the inspection hole 4 Replace theo...

Page 256: ...ing When outside temperatures are above 90O F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 1SO F to200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about15miles 24km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C Ifit s colder than50 F lO C you ma...

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Page 259: ...se Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolmt which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t np 4 to add anything else Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coo...

Page 260: ...r times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you use the propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These can be harmful Checking Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is located on the driver s sideof the engine compartment When your engineis cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When yo...

Page 261: ...n the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you willalmost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engineand radiator are hot You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine ...

Page 262: ...arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stopsthe flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat a GM thermostat i...

Page 263: ...dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tightenit Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What toUse To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the prop...

Page 264: ...washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full whenit s very cold This allows for expansionif freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completelyfull Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can ...

Page 265: ... it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system A CAUTION I If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the en...

Page 266: ...l or they may noteven work at all This could cause a crash Always use theproper brakefluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just afew drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brakesystem can damagebrake system parts so badly that they ll have tobe replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid If you spill brake fluid on yourvehicl...

Page 267: ...tions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence toGM specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as complete a...

Page 268: ...ement brake parts Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Getone that hasthe replacement number shown on the original battery s label The battery is located under the rear seat cushion To access the battery see Removingthe Rear Seat Cushion in the Index You don t need to ac...

Page 269: ...icle for 25 days or more takeoff the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down 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 tipson working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage per...

Page 270: ...Bulb Replacement Exterior Front Bulbs ...

Page 271: ...e the air cleaner cover by flipping the two latches on the bottom inboard sideof the cover 3 Tilt and pull the cover toward the engine to 4 Remove the filter and install the new one 5 Reinstall the air cleaner cover by sliding the tabsinto disengage it from the assembly the base of the air cleaner and locking the two latches Reinstall the electrical connector 6 Rotate the inlet duct into position ...

Page 272: ...is allows you to pull out the assembly for more hand clearance when changing bulbs 2 Reach into the assembly and turnthe bulb socket one quarter of a turn toward the center of the engine compartment while pressingit firmly 3 Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away fiom the plastic base 4 Install the bulb by putting the small tab D into the small notchin ...

Page 273: ...eed no further adjustment headlampshavehorizontalandverticalaim indicators 6 If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected see your Buick dealer Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Buick dealer To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows 0 The vehicle must haveall four tires on a perfect...

Page 274: ...e damage to headlamp parts Stateinspection stations will allow a vertical reading of plus 0 76 degrees or minus 0 76 degrees from the center of the bubble It is recommended that the upper limit not exceed plus 0 4 degrees from the centerof the bubble Other drivers may flash their high beams at you if your adjustment is much aboveplus 0 4 degrees ...

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Page 276: ... B and C Rear Turn Signal A and C Back up Lamps D The entiretaillamp assembly must be removed to change anyof these bulbs To access them do the following 1 Remove the screws that secure the trunk t r i r nover the taillamp area 6 39 ...

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Page 278: ...ge each bulb 2 pull the bulb straight out to removeit from the socket 3 Install a new bulbinto the socket Reverse the instructions to replace the taillarnp assembly 1 Remove the bulb socket assembly by squeezing the plastic lock and turning it one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 6 41 ...

Page 279: ...2 inserta small screwdriverinto mehale A andpull the blade assembly off the wiper arrn B ...

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Page 281: ...t 0 Tireoverloading Badwear Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60psi 420Wa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage t...

Page 282: ...lways use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts towhich it is fastened can makewhe...

Page 283: ...inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a newtire if any of the following statements are true a You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire a You can see cord or fabric showing throughthe The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep tire s rubber enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split 6 46 ...

Page 284: ...uality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rimdiameters of 10to 12inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional Gener...

Page 285: ...re can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature gradefor this tireis established for a tire that is properly inflated and not ov...

Page 286: ...replace themonly with newGM original equipment parts Thisway you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for yonr Buick model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air a nd makeyou lose control You could havea collision in which you or others...

Page 287: ...hainsonly where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions Ifyou can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it ...

Page 288: ... anyof these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Insideof Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Buick dealer has two cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clea normal spots...

Page 289: ...d mild soap If you need to use a solvent 1 2 3 4 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changingto a clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with...

Page 290: ...th Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to doit more than once Things liketar asphalt and shoe polish willstain ifyou don t get themoff quickly Usea clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mildsoap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not us...

Page 291: ...he cloth 4 When you clean a stain fromfabric immediately dry the area with a blow dryerto help prevent a cleaning ring Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM G...

Page 292: ...g very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index aning the Outside of Your Buick l he 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 to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your ve...

Page 293: ...essary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean...

Page 294: ...etal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stonechips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials a...

Page 295: ... of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched ...

Page 296: ... in the Index ArmorAll TM Protector Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner 1052929 Wheel Cleaner I 1052930 I 8 oz 0 237 L capture DV spitRemover I 12345002 I 16 oz 0 473 L I Armor All Cleaner I 12345725 I 12oz 0 354 L I Silicone Tire Shine I 12377964 I 16 oz 0 473 L I Cleaning Wax I 12377966 I 16 oz 0 473 L I Finish Enhancer USAGE Exterior Polish Shines vehicle without scratching Also removes old waxes an...

Page 297: ... P a r t s labels andthe certificates of title and registration Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the underside of the spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this labelis yourVIN 0 themodeldesignation paintinformationand 0 a listof all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from...

Page 298: ...heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power w and other power accessories When the current load is to heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes...

Page 299: ...anel located at the end of the instrument panel near the driver s door There is an underhood electrical center and two other fgse panels located under the rear seat OXYGEN SENSOR I TMNSS I C LTR 1 j__l CRUISE LHEXT LPS FLAT PACK MTR k l BLOWER 6 62 ...

Page 300: ...ygen Sensor Climate Control Right Exterior Lamps HVAC Relay MAF Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Chime TMNSS Fuse 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Usage Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Not Used Not Used Radio Cooling Fan Not Used Not Used Windshield Wipers Flat Pack Motor PCM Cigarette Lighter Crank HVAC Blower 6 63 ...

Page 301: ...ING FAN 2 1 I r L COOLJNG FAN 3 Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Not Used Horn Not Used Not Used Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 CoolingFan ABS Main ABS Pump Motor Not Used Horn Not Used 6 64 ...

Page 302: ...OPEN Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 Usage Open Electronic Level Control Trunk Release Relay Not Used Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Not Used Rear Defogger Relay Upper Zone Rear Defogger Relay Lower Zone Not Used spare Spare Spare Not Used Direct Accessory Power Accessory Open ...

Page 303: ... 18 19 20 21 22 23 Usage Spare Open Breaker Power Windows Sunroof Spare Open Spare Open Breaker Power Seats Spare Open Power Steering Breaker Headlamps WAC Blower Motor Powertrain Control ModulePASS Key II Ignition 3 Ignition 1 Rear Defogger Tmnk and Fuel Door Releases Electronic Level Control ...

Page 304: ...at cushion must be removed You may wishto have your dealer do this for you NOTICE The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rear seat cushion The battery s ground terminal andsome relay wires are exposed To help avoid damage to the battery and wires be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion Do not remove covers from covered parts Do not store anything under the seat as ...

Page 305: ...elts are properly routedand arenot twisted 1 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Don t let the safety belts get twisted seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame 2 Slide the rearof the cushion up and under the 3 With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down ...

Page 306: ...Replacement Bulbs Application Number Exterior Headlamp High Beam 9005 Low Beam 9006 Parking Turn 3057 Back up 3057 Tail 194 T urn 3057 Interior RailCourtesy Reading PC168 FrontOverheadReading PC168 6 69 ...

Page 307: ... 13quarts 12 5 L with filter change 4 5 quarts 4 26 L Crankcase Capacity oil change Fuel Tank Capacity 19 4gallons 73 4 L Automatic Transaxle Drain and Refill 6 quarts 5 6L Complete Overhaul 10quarts 9 5 L WheelNutTorque 1001b ft 140N m Whenpe orming either transaxleprocedure checkfluid level when done Morefluid may be needed Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is located on the...

Page 308: ...y 19 4 gallons 73 4 L Automatic Transaxle Drain andRefill 6 quarts 5 6 L Complete Overhaul 10quarts 9 5 L When peqorming either transaxleprocedure checkfluid level when done Morefluid may be needed Wheel Nut Torque 100lb ft 140 Nsm Tire Pressure Automatically controlledby a Self Tension idlerpulley Tension adjustment should never be necessary The Tire Loading Information label which is located on ...

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Page 310: ... usesan engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A Power Steering B Generator C Air Conditioning D Crank E Coolant Pump E Tensioner 6 73 ...

Page 311: ...nk D Supercharger E CoolantPump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts One belt drives the generator power steering pump coolant pump and airconditioning compressor The second belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley 6 74 ...

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Page 314: ... Using Your MaintenanceSchedule 7 4 Selecting the Right Schedule 7 39 Part B Owner Checks andServices 7 39 At Each Fuel Fill 7 39 At Least Once a Month 7 40 At Least Twice a Yew 7 40 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 44 7 46 At Least Once a Year Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot andSealInspection Exhaust SystemInspection Radiator and Heater Hose In...

Page 315: ...mproper 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 keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Sectionis Organized The remainderof this sectionis divided intofive parts Part A Scheduled Maint...

Page 316: ... vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Buick dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants lists some productsGM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or h...

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Page 319: ...months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every36 months whichever occursfist 3 8L Code 1engine only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km Automatic Transaxle Every 60 000 Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Every 100 000 Miles 16...

Page 320: ...intenance itemwill not n u w the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that a l lrecommended maintenance services be perfomed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contactpoints and linkage ...

Page 321: ...9 000 Miles 15000 km I A 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whicheveroccults first An Emission Control Seuvicb DAW ACTUALMILEAGE SERVJCEDBY ...

Page 322: ...ires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE I I I I 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Servic...

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Page 324: ...is components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 11 ...

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Page 326: ...SERVICED BY I 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 13 ...

Page 327: ...VICED BY 42 000 Miles 70 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 14 ...

Page 328: ...ssary An Emission Control Service See footnote f DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 17Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information S...

Page 329: ...ese conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY ...

Page 330: ...ERVICEDBY 54 000 Miles 90 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 17 ...

Page 331: ...ilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See foo...

Page 332: ...nd Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 63 000Miles 105 000 km c Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 1 ...

Page 333: ...nths whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection anu Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis co mponents or every DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 49 000 Miles 115000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService L ...

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Page 335: ...ricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rota pattern and additional information Seefootnote tion DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 22 ...

Page 336: ...Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 84 000Miles 140 0 00km ...

Page 337: ...nk cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oillevel and addoil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rot...

Page 338: ...RVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I ...

Page 339: ... 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService 0Change automatictransaxle fluid andfilter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 26 ...

Page 340: ... Us es suchas faandiataxi police or delivery service 150 000 Milts 240 000 km ...

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Page 342: ...on pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission ControlService I I I I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 17Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rota...

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Page 344: ... 9 7 500 Miles 62 500 km I I 1 45 000 Miles 750 00km ...

Page 345: ... 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 In hilly or mountainous terrain 1 ...

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Page 347: ...t for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote3f An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote I7Rotate tires See Tire In...

Page 348: ...rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission ControlService I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper...

Page 349: ... for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission ControlService For supercharged engines only Check the superchargeroil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants i n this section An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0Rotate tires See Tire I...

Page 350: ... rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission ControlService 17Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions An Emission ControlService In heavy city traffic where the outside tem...

Page 351: ...ter donot require changing delivery service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months sincelast 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 Service DATE ACTUAL MILEA...

Page 352: ...e Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further deta...

Page 353: ...ear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add ifneeded See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Oncea Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the ...

Page 354: ...sition your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check Automatic Transaxle 1 1 2CAUTION When you are doing cnls check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does youor others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly applythe parking brake see Parking Brake in the...

Page 355: ...appIy the regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly removefoot pressure fromthe regular brake pedal Do this untilthe vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To ...

Page 356: ...ect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position partsas well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteri...

Page 357: ... the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determinethe preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE HydraulicBrake system Parking Brake CableGuides Auto...

Page 358: ... LB or GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GMPart No 1051515 or equivalent GC LB USAGE Part No 12346293 or equivalent Assembly Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Hood Latch FLUIDLUBRICANT Pivots Spring or lubricant meeting requirements Anchor and of NLGI 2 Category LB or Release Pawl GC LB Hood and Door Multi puoselubricant Hinges Superlube GM Part Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Conditioning Part...

Page 359: ...ded after the maintenance interval Any additional infomation from OwnerChecksand Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retainall maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 46 ...

Page 360: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 47 ...

Page 361: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48 I ...

Page 362: ...tisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 8 8 8 8 9 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United StatesGovernment Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 9 Orde...

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Page 364: ...ench For help outside ofthe United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 Inthe Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British In all other Caribbean countri...

Page 365: ...strument panel and visible through the windshield 0 Dealershipnameandlocation 0 Vehicle deliverydate and present mileage 0 Nature of concern We encourage you tocall us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Buick address your inquiry to Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada L...

Page 366: ...uncertain situations by towing for disabled vehicles providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For detailson Buick Premium Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistanc owner booklet included with your owner s manual For needed assistance call the Buick Premium Roadside ...

Page 367: ...ortation is Buick s way of extending the Premium Service you ve come to expect from Buick and its3 000 dealers Please review the Courtesy Transportation glovebox card containedin 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 w...

Page 368: ... can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehiclerepairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLZNE 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 369: ...e Buick Customer Assistance Center at 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 Admi...

Page 370: ... you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902E 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 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manual...

Page 371: ... will include the Maintenance RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 Schedule forall models TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformationon unit repair service In Portfolio Includesa Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 procedures adjustments and specificationsfor the Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only 1997 GMtransmissions transaxlesan...

Page 372: ...1 800 782 4356 Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slipwith return informatlonw thin 30 days of dellvery On returns a re stocking fee maybe applied aaalnst the orlama1 order GM BUI ORD97 rrices aresubject to changewithoutnoticeandwithoutincurring o ligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed pricesare quoted in US funds Canadian residents are to ...

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Page 374: ...ke System Warning Light 2 73 4 7 Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 15 Appearancecare 6 51 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 59 Airconditioning 3 5 Anti Lock Arbitration Program 8 7 Ashtrays 2 61 Astroroof 2 62 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Control 3 18 Audio Equipment Adding 3 19 AudioSystems 3 10 Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview Mirror 2 54 AutomaticTransaxle 6 18 Check 7 40 Fluid 6 18 Operation 2 24 ParkM...

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Page 376: ...Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 57 Damage Sheet Metal 6 57 Daytime Running Lamps 2 45 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 8 Coolant 6 21 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 8 Defogging 3 7 Defrosting 3 7 Delayed Entry Lighting 2 47 Delayed Exit Lighting 2 47 DelayedLocking 2 12 Dimensions Vehicle 6 72 Door AjarLight 2 79 Central Unlocking System 2 5...

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Page 378: ...0 Inspections 7 43 Brakesystem 7 43 ExhaustSystems 7 43 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal 7 43 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 43 Steering 7 43 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 42 Suspension 7 43 ThrottleLinkage 7 43 InstrumentPanel 2 66 BrightnessControl 2 46 Cleaning 6 53 Cluster 2 68 FuseBlock 6 62 InteriorLamps 2 46 BulbReplacement 6 42 Jack Tire 5 26 Jump Starting 5 3 K e y Lock Cylinders Servic...

Page 379: ... 75 LowFuelLight 2 80 Loading YourVehicle 4 30 Tr nk 2 14 Lubricants and Fluids 7 44 Lubrication Service Body 7 40 LumbarControls 1 2 Magnasteer 4 10 Maintenance NormalReplacementParts 6 72 MaintenanceRecord 7 46 MaintenanceSchedule 7 1 LongTrip HighwayDefinition 7 6 Long TripMighway Intervals 7 6 Owner Checks and Services 7 39 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 43 RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 4...

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Page 381: ... Child 1 36 Head 1 5 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 48 System Check 7 40 Retained Accessory Power 2 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Roadside Assistance 8 5 Roadside Assistance Canadian 8 5 Rocking Your Vehicle 5 35 Rotation Tires 6 45 Safety Belts 1 6 Adults 1 12 Care 6 54 Center Passenger Position 1 27 Children 1 34 DriverPosition 1 13 Extender 1 47 How to Wear Properly 1 12 IncorrectUsag...

Page 382: ...ns 8 9 Service Publications 8 9 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick 1 26 SheetMetalDamage 6 57 Seats Shifting Intopark 2 28 Out of Park P 2 31 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1 14 SignalingTurns 2 36 Skidding 4 14 Sound Equipment Adding 3 19 SpareTire Compact 5 34 Specifications and Capacities 6 70 6 71 Specifications Engine 6 72 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 69 Stains...

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Page 384: ...30 Storage 6 3 2 VentilationSystem 3 6 VisorVanityMirrors Illuminated 2 61 Visors Sun 2 61 Damagewarnings ix warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 70 Warranty Information 8 8 WasherFluid Windshield i 6 26 Washing Your Vehicle 6 55 Weatherstrips 6 55 Wheel Alignment 6 48 NutTorque 5 31 6 70 6 71 Replacement 6 49 Wrench 5 26 Windows 2 34 Express Down 2 34 Power 2 34 WindshieldWas...

Page 385: ...ENGINEOIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P6 23 I HOOD RELEASE P6 9 REMOTE TRUNK AND FUEL DOOR RELEASE P2 14AND 6 7 FUEL DOOR RELEASE TAB P6 7 FUEL DOOR P6 6 For detailedinfomation refer tothe page number listed or see the Index in the back of the owner s manual 9 12 ...

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