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Summary of Contents for 1998 LeSabre

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Page 7: ...onditions 5 1 6 1 7 1 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 te...

Page 8: ...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 inU S A Part No 25655109 C First Edition p J C E R T I F I E D r We...

Page 9: ...ndthe page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find anumber of safety cautions inthis book We use abox and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurtyou if y...

Page 10: ...ng that can 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 to do to help avoid the damage When you read other...

Page 11: ...ngers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS m POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on...

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Page 13: ...eryone Here AreQuestions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right FrontPassenger Position Supplemental...

Page 14: ...al driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not mov...

Page 15: ...ont or back Raise the seat by pushing the control on the left Lower the seat by pushing the control on the right Rear Control Raise the rear of the seat by pushing the switch on the left Lower the rea...

Page 16: ...go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t doitsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could caus...

Page 17: ...can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check that your...

Page 18: ...crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk...

Page 19: ...Put someoneon it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 7...

Page 20: ...T bperson keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could bethe windshield or the instrument panel a...

Page 21: ...ve to A Air bags are inmany vehicles today and will be in wear safety belts most of them in the fidxue But they are supplemental systems only so they workwith or the safety belts Withsafetybelts you s...

Page 22: ...ty Belts Properly Adults This partis only for people of adult size Be aware that thereare special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and...

Page 23: ...ckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crhh this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And yo...

Page 24: ...osition You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you wantit try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to...

Page 25: ...s too loose It won t give nearly as much protection thisway ON You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The s...

Page 26: ...can be seriouslyinjured if y r belt is buckled in thewrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serio...

Page 27: ...ly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina crash your body would move too far forward which would increase thechance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force t...

Page 28: ...s A The belt is twisted across the body A CAUTION 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...

Page 29: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Likeall occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured i...

Page 30: ...erpassenger position Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your vehicle has Next Generation reduced force frontal air bags one ai...

Page 31: ...a crash Always wear your safety belt evenw i t h air bags The driver should sitas far back aspossible while still maintaining control ofthe vehicle A CAUTION 1 Childreriwho are upagainst or very close...

Page 32: ...stem checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The lighttells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Work...

Page 33: ...weenan occupant and an air bag the bagmight not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be keptclear Don t put anythingbetween an occupant...

Page 34: ...e vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes anair bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing s...

Page 35: ...rouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh airb...

Page 36: ...r costs by turning off the vehicleimmediately Don t let anyonestart the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect...

Page 37: ...vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sitin the centerpositions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which hasno retractor To make the belt longer tilt th...

Page 38: ...itioned soyou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statisticsshow that unbelted p...

Page 39: ...cks Don t letit get twisted If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the bel...

Page 40: ...In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious o...

Page 41: ...children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside pass...

Page 42: ...tback and the interior body to remove the guidefromitsstorageclip 2 Slidethe guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two...

Page 43: ...inthis section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that youc a take them out from the guides f i l l the guid...

Page 44: ...rained while in a vehicle i 5 A CAUTION Children who are upagainst or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced for...

Page 45: ...enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because aninfant s neck is weak and...

Page 46: ...ash During a crash a baby willbecome so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued tL I at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12h 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b UOkg force on your...

Page 47: ...traint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used child restraints An infant...

Page 48: ...traints are designed for infants of upto about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so thatthe infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a cr...

Page 49: ...forward facing restraints are designed to help protect childrenwho are from 20 to 40 lbs 9to 18 kg and about26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a converti...

Page 50: ...7 kg and about four to eight yearsof age It s designed to improvethe fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields uselap...

Page 51: ...o has to besecured within the restraint tohelp reduce the chanceof personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child I restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual...

Page 52: ...go It s better to secure the child restraint ina rear seat Wherever you install it be sureto secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind thatan unsecured child restraint can move around in a coll...

Page 53: ...ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the...

Page 54: ...to 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on thechild restraint If you re using a forward facingchild restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down o...

Page 55: ...ON hgm f g p z j q g 1 L 43 2 I A child in a child restraint in the cenzer front seat can be badly injured orkilled by the rightfront passenger air bag if it inflates even though your vehicle has redu...

Page 56: ...pulling it along the belt YOU how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its...

Page 57: ...ir bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear...

Page 58: ...truct ions will showyou how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint L 4 Buckle the belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would...

Page 59: ...ar thevehicle s safetybelts If you htive the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lan shoulder belt and 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be...

Page 60: ...only one person at a time Q What if a child iswearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild isso small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move thechild toward the center of...

Page 61: ...way in a crash the child might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion...

Page 62: ...yed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had...

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Page 65: ...ed Trunk Theft Universal Theft Deterrent If Equipped PASS Key I1 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Br...

Page 66: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave th...

Page 67: ...dealer or a qualifiedlocksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs orthe tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag If your...

Page 68: ...better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There areseveral ways to lockand unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped With your door key tu...

Page 69: ...closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lockthe door again If you need to lock the doors beforeshifting out of PARK P just use themanual or powerlock button to...

Page 70: ...elected Delayed Locking If Equipped This feature lets the driver delay the actual loclung of the vehicle When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the drive...

Page 71: ...l unlock if the feature has been turned on 2 Cycle the headlamp switch four times On the third 3 To change modes cycle the headlamp switch once more A lockingaction will confirm the new mode 4 Release...

Page 72: ...w work normally Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition with the driver s door open You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch...

Page 73: ...es you may noticea decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work orif you haveto stand closer to your vehiclefor the transmitter to work try thi...

Page 74: ...the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once The system should now operate properly The following list of features that are available on your vehicle can be programmed to each driver s p...

Page 75: ...en locking no feedbackwhen unlocking vehicle ModeSecurityFeedback 5 Headlamps parking lamps and cornering lamps if equipped flashand horn chirps when locking headlamps parking lamps and cornering lamp...

Page 76: ...unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote...

Page 77: ...ter by pressing and holding the LOCKand UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds You must be within range of the vehicle When the transmitterhas been resynchronized the horn will chirp and the headlamps...

Page 78: ...e trunk release lockout switch is in OFF It can bedangerous to drivewith the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into yourvehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousne...

Page 79: ...door open you ll hear a chime remindingyou to removeyour key from the ignition and take it with you Always dothis Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remembe...

Page 80: ...shuts off while the ignition is on the security system has detected a problem with itself See your dealer for service If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or remote keyless entry transmit...

Page 81: ...is open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter Get outof the car close the doorand wait forthe SECURITY light togo out Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock...

Page 82: ...eck 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 vehicledoes start the first ignition key may befaulty See your...

Page 83: ...s with newlinings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer duringbreak in See Towinga Trailer in theInde...

Page 84: ...UN to operate your electrical power accessories and todisplay some instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts your engine When the engine starts release the key and the switch will m...

Page 85: ...1 Engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go downas your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in...

Page 86: ...gned to work with the electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories youcould change the way the engine operates Beforeadding electrical equipment check with your dealer If youd...

Page 87: ...tlet If the cordwon t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure tounplug and store thecord as it was before to keep it away from...

Page 88: ...You or others could beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground alwaysset your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See ShiftingInto PARK P in theI...

Page 89: ...n t connect withthe wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUT kL N while your engine is racing...

Page 90: ...nstead of AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE 0 When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When going down a steep hill between gears SECOND 2 This position gives you more powe...

Page 91: ...e accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift intoPARK P to hold your vehicle in position ona hill Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking...

Page 92: ...Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK P wi...

Page 93: ...ke this 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take itwith you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in...

Page 94: ...way from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle...

Page 95: ...lication Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down butstill can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the en...

Page 96: ...hall the wmows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running...

Page 97: ...ld be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK P Follow the proper stepsto be sure yourvehicle w...

Page 98: ...still be operable This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers Press the UNLOCK switch to allow passengers to use their window switches again Horn Nearly the entire surface of the cen...

Page 99: ...nished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise orlower the lever until the arrow...

Page 100: ...ge the headlamps from low beam to high beam or highbeam to low beam pull the turn signal lever toward you and release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel will also be on T...

Page 101: ...er blades beforeusing them If your blades do become damaged getnew blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal multifunction lever there s a paddlewith the word PUSH onit T...

Page 102: ...ntrol system begins to limitwheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the c...

Page 103: ...orpedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speedyou want and 1 I then release the switch To increase your speed in very s...

Page 104: ...ly on the brake pedal or Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruisecontrol or the ignition your cruise cqn l set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps Headlamps Th...

Page 105: ...p switch is off and 0 The transaxle is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on Theparking lamps taillamps sidemarker and other lampswon t be on Your instrument panel...

Page 106: ...off more quickly when you turn off your engine You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes The exterior lamps can be completely shut off while the vehicle is in PARK P by...

Page 107: ...r pull handle or lock switches Illuminated Entry If Equipped Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keylessentry transmitter if equipped and the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on forup t...

Page 108: ...cedure changes the mode for only the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter feature isnow on Front Reading Lamps If Equipped Front se...

Page 109: ...open Thiswill keep your battery from running down This featurealso shuts off the exterior lampsif they are left on for morethan 10minutes when the ignition is OFF You may override this feature for th...

Page 110: ...in a comfortable driving position adjust themirror so you can seeclearly behind your vehicle The day night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare fromthe headlamps behind you Your v...

Page 111: ...clean the photocells when necessary Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror with Compass If Equipped Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass I I When set in the...

Page 112: ...n Press the COMPASS button once toturn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximatelytwo seconds After two seconds t...

Page 113: ...compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compassvariance 1 Use the COMPASS button located at the bottom of the mirror 2 Press and hold the COMPASS button until a zone num...

Page 114: ...ed manually The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just seethe side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortabledriving position To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit...

Page 115: ...ssenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice and snow Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can seemore from the drive...

Page 116: ...away snap the edges back into place There isalso a removable coinholder cassette tape and compact disc storage area Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may have a conveniencenet You ll see it ju...

Page 117: ...lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t beable to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can makeit overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun...

Page 118: ...Instrument Panel I 2 54...

Page 119: ...Multifunction Lever 5 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 6 InstrumentClustedGages 7 Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 8 AudioSystem 9 Glove BOX 10 Climate Control Syste En 11 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 12 Ignit...

Page 120: ...ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you reusing and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which i...

Page 121: ...0 Ibllollolollololol 0 0 u n o 0 2 1 n o u 8 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Gage Cluster 2 57...

Page 122: ...vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set tothe mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s...

Page 123: ...e alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a proble...

Page 124: ...bagreadiness light stayson after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light shou...

Page 125: ...ning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well...

Page 126: ...e If the light and chime stayon after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system the light s will come...

Page 127: ...mation 0 If there s a brake systemproblem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat...

Page 128: ...nstrument panels indicate the coolant temperature in degrees Celsius In the section Problems on theRoad this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index CHECK Your vehicle is equipp...

Page 129: ...y be required 0 Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashi...

Page 130: ...hange the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tankof the proper fuel to turn the lightoff If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service...

Page 131: ...be sureto have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong But when this lightcomes on and stays on it means oil isn t going through your engineproperly You could be low on oil or...

Page 132: ...Engine Oil Life Monitor CHANGE OIL SOON System The Engine Oil Life Monitor determines the condition of the engine oil and lets you know when the oil should be changed See Engine Oil in the Index The...

Page 133: ...N push the reset button hold it in for at least five secondsbut not more than 60 seconds After five seconds the CHANGE OIL SOON light will flash four times and then go off This indicatesthat the Oil L...

Page 134: ...the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or lessthan half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gagemoves a little when you turn a corner speed up or ma...

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Page 137: ...Climate Control If Equipped Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 17 3 21 3 25 3 30 3 32 3 33 3 34 3 35 3 35 3 36 AM FM Stereo with Cassette...

Page 138: ...se or increasethe fan speed The fan will be off when the system is off Temperature Lever This lever adjusts the temperature of the air coming through the system Movethe TEMPERATURE lever to change the...

Page 139: ...unt of outside air entering your vehicle is limited with this setting The air conditioning compressor is on in this mode NORM This setting cools the outside air entering your vehicle and directs it th...

Page 140: ...le toward the sun Be careful not toput anything overthe sensors on top of the dash Fan Button The speed of the blower fan is controlled automaticallyif you have the system set for AUTO Pressing theFAN...

Page 141: ...f necessary by using the TEMP button The displaywill show the comfort setting for afew seconds and then it will display the outside temperature If you want to see your current automatic fan speed airf...

Page 142: ...FRONT This selection is used to defrost the windshield by directing the airflow toward the windshield If FRONT is selected while in the AUTO mode the fan speed and the air temperature from the front d...

Page 143: ...olany faster by choosing the extreme comfort setting When the air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system i...

Page 144: ...dle instrument panel outlets Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it s moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside airto flow through...

Page 145: ...E lever toward WARM and the FAN lever toward HIGH If you have the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system use the FRONT button to defog or defrost the windshield By choosing thisbutton the airflow will be di...

Page 146: ...ional warming time push the button again The systemwill then operate for five minutes before going off by itself Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogger grid on th...

Page 147: ...n once Pressingthe OFF button a second timewill turn off the main system Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control the temperature functi...

Page 148: ...ume RECALL Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the knob until you see the disp...

Page 149: ...P SCAN Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station PressP S...

Page 150: ...lashes If you press the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display shows yourselectio...

Page 151: ...nds then go on to thenext preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning The radiowill not stop at a preset if the station is weak Setting theTone BASS Press this knoblightly so it extends Turn th...

Page 152: ...o turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure yo...

Page 153: ...will play CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes butyou should cleanit as soonas possible to prevent damage to the tapes and p...

Page 154: ...ew seconds then go on tothe next station Press one of the SEEK buttons again to stop scanning The soundwill mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite...

Page 155: ...so if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUALwill appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press h s knob lightly so it extends Turnthe knob to move the sound to the left or ri...

Page 156: ...of silence between each selection for PREVto work The soundwill mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of...

Page 157: ...be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon aspossible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player p...

Page 158: ...s let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE...

Page 159: ...e left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the front orrear speakers The middle...

Page 160: ...der Press RAND again to turn off random play RECALL Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change what is normally sh...

Page 161: ...ntil the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clack will show fora few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switchbetween AM FMl and FM2 The display sho...

Page 162: ...Press this buttonand the system will seek and setthe 12strongestFM or the6 strongestAM stations on your preset buttons AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is comp...

Page 163: ...with the tape visible should faceto the right If the ignition and the radio are on the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound the tape may not be in sq...

Page 164: ...tape play TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear onthe display If SOURCE is pressed again the system will go to disc play CD PLAY will appear on the display EJECR The systemhas two EJECTbuttons Press the...

Page 165: ...the disc The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrowswill also findthe previous and next selectionson the disc 44 3 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track You w...

Page 166: ...LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed If your battery loses power forany reason you must unlock the radiowith the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft...

Page 167: ...Press MIN and 000 will appear onthe display 3 Press MIN again to make the last twodigits agree with your code 4 Press HRS to makethe first one or two digitsagree with your code 5 Press AM FM after you...

Page 168: ...d to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display Tounlock a securedradio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Audio Steer...

Page 169: ...tion AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms...

Page 170: ...ette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player...

Page 171: ...d EJECT for five seconds toreset the CLNindicator The radiowill display to showthe indicator was reset Cassettes aresubject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make surethe cass...

Page 172: ...hen you turn on your rear window defogger you hear static on your radio station it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged If this is true the grid linemust be repaired If you choose toa...

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Page 175: ...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 4 17 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25...

Page 176: ...ntable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going...

Page 177: ...ink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive B wha...

Page 178: ...ome other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we...

Page 179: ...l in aperson 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 perso...

Page 180: ...conds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 314 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100km h...

Page 181: ...get harderto push down If your engine stops you will still have somepower brake assist But you will use itwhen you brake Oncethe power assist is used up it may take longerto stopand the brakepedal wi...

Page 182: ...ls is about to stop rolling the computerwill separately work the brakes at each frontwheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock systemcan change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The co...

Page 183: ...duces engine power to limit wheel spin You may feelor hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cr...

Page 184: ...ke at the same time In many emergencies steering canhelp you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is no...

Page 185: ...s near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you llwant to go slower If you need to re...

Page 186: ...uickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The factthat such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belt...

Page 187: ...tes it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on yourside of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic 0 Do not get too...

Page 188: ...brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an esc...

Page 189: ...l more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes c...

Page 190: ...night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blindedby approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds...

Page 191: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Evenif your windshield wiper blades are ingood shape aheavy rain can make itharder to seer...

Page 192: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 193: ...usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t ahard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow downwhen it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too q...

Page 194: ...and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See the next p...

Page 195: ...o the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothlywith the traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 196: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready andwmng to help if you need it Here are some thing...

Page 197: ...road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What canyou do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit canhappen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventila...

Page 198: ...llslope Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes will have to do a l l the work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You wouldthen h...

Page 199: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be drivingu...

Page 200: ...ng 32 F OOC apd freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution I...

Page 201: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof i...

Page 202: ...engine to keep warm but be careful Snow can trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smel...

Page 203: ...o somefairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle FmOCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE...

Page 204: ...ght Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176lbs 80kilograms in your trunk Do not load your vehicle any heavier t...

Page 205: ...es Electronic Level Control If Equipped This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle levelas the load changes It is automatic you do not need to adjust anything Towing a Trailer A CAUTION If you don t...

Page 206: ...eds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are...

Page 207: ...information or advice or you can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communicat...

Page 208: ...the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sureyou don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the c...

Page 209: ...road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feelof handling and braking with the addedweight of the trailer And always keep inmind that the vehicle you are driving is now a go...

Page 210: ...Check with your Buick dealer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lanechange Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers yo...

Page 211: ...n a hill here s how to doit 1 2 3 4 5 Apply your regularbrakes but don t shift into PARK P yet Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels When thewheel chocks arein place release the regular b...

Page 212: ...l engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these secti...

Page 213: ...n occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 13 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 23 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 23 Changing a...

Page 214: ...rk no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turnoff the flashers pull out the collar Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a...

Page 215: ...rn you 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite 0 They contain enough electricity to If you don t followthese steps exactly someor all of these things canhurt you burn you NOTICE Remember that ig...

Page 216: ...omatic transaxle in PARK P before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t ne...

Page 217: ...u Ifyou accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on 6 Check that the jumper cables don t h...

Page 218: ...ct it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the ot...

Page 219: ...getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries i...

Page 220: ...orrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment as described later in this section...

Page 221: ...ing it 0 Never use J hooks Use T hooksinstead being towed A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury andvehicle damage The v...

Page 222: ...sides in the slotted holes inthe bottom of the cradle behind the front wheels Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support Position the lower slingcros...

Page 223: ...nd the outboardend of each control arm Rear Towing Tow Limits 55 mph 90km h 500 miles 800km Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottomof the floor pan directly ahead of the rear wheels on both sides...

Page 224: ...i Positionthelower sling crossbardirectlybehind dat the lower edgeof the rear bumper coyer Attach a separate safety chain ound the outboard end of each lower control a r m 5 12...

Page 225: ...ou just open the hood Stay away from theengine if you seeor hearsteam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyoneaway from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or c...

Page 226: ...sary 3 If you re ina traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to thehighest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be...

Page 227: ...he hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant insidethe coolant recovery tank is boiling...

Page 228: ...t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire andyou could be burned Get any leak fixedbefore you drive thevehicle I NOTICE Engin...

Page 229: ...Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain wateror the wrong m...

Page 230: ...ts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing...

Page 231: ...e underpressure andif you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn thecap when the cooling system including the radiatorpressure cap is hot Wait for theco...

Page 232: ...upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss...

Page 233: ...the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fillthe coolant recovery tankto the FULL COLDmark 5 Put the cap back on the co...

Page 234: ...r filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure...

Page 235: ...nder controlby steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can stillsteer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part...

Page 236: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The followingsteps will tell you how to use the jackand change atire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting fromthe floor of the trunk 5 24...

Page 237: ...See Compact SpareTire later in this section for moreinformation about the compact spare Remove the spare tire fromthe trunk The box that stores the jack and wrench is on the passenger side trunk wall...

Page 238: ...l Nut Caps The tools you ll be using include thejack A and wheel wrench B If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover that hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the flat...

Page 239: ...nds Note When replacing any wheel cover carefully line up the tirevalve stem and the notch in the wheel cover If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel you may have plastic wheel nut caps Use the wheel...

Page 240: ...el cover and the center cap pry off the center cap 3 Remove the theft deterrent nut by placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the left Pull off the wire wheel...

Page 241: ...ire and Installing the Spare Tire 2 Turn the wheel wrench to the right clockwise by hand to raise the jack head until it fits under the vehicle 1 Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but don...

Page 242: ...est the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you 1 CAUTION Getting under avehicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicleslips off the jack you could be badlyi...

Page 243: ...mounting surfaces and spare wheel I I Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident...

Page 244: ...wheel mounting surface 9 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 10 Make sureeach wheel stud is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts Tighten each nut...

Page 245: ...ginal equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nutstightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140Nom NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and...

Page 246: ...ose equipment could strike someone Store all these in 1 After you ve put the compact sparetire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to securethe...

Page 247: ...nt could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire la...

Page 248: ...ant Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full sizetire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is instal...

Page 249: ...well as thetires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains onyour vehicle see Tire Chains in t...

Page 250: ...f i NOTES 5 38...

Page 251: ...Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 6 46 6 47 6...

Page 252: ...ant to do someof your own service work you ll want to use the proper Buick Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manu...

Page 253: ...aded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by...

Page 254: ...or whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT areused spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system perf...

Page 255: ...e covered by your warranty To check on fuelavailability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does businessin the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following...

Page 256: ...ar gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go...

Page 257: ...utside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determinei...

Page 258: ...fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until thefilling is complete Bring thefill nozzlein contact with the 0 Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under th...

Page 259: ...oor Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release The hood latch is under the hood near the center and at the front edge of the grille Lift upon the leveras you lift up...

Page 260: ...the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder H Air Cle...

Page 261: ...added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehiclemust be onlevel ground The engineoil dipstick...

Page 262: ...crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oii If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the prop...

Page 263: ...front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institutecertified for easoline engines I I U U You should also usethe prope...

Page 264: ...better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change...

Page 265: ...cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environ...

Page 266: ...e body which is located near the top of the engine r 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the air intakehose This will allow you to lift the rearportion of the air cleaner 4 After detaching the...

Page 267: ...perating theengine with the air cleaner off can cause you or othersto be burned Theair cleaner not only cleansthe air it stopsflame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires y...

Page 268: ...e at your Buick dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all theinstructions here or you could get a false reading on thedipstick I NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can...

Page 269: ...or three to five minutes Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps I The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block 1 Pu...

Page 270: ...your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct m i d level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant T...

Page 271: ...mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts I f you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else I Adding only plain wa...

Page 272: ...r parts If you have to addcoolant more than four times a year have yourdealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you usethe propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which cla...

Page 273: ...on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator capis a 15 psi 10...

Page 274: ...fluid unlessyou suspect there is a leak in the systemor you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicateaproblem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering...

Page 275: ...id Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid three quarters fullwhen it s very cold...

Page 276: ...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 linings areworn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You s...

Page 277: ...ell or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral...

Page 278: ...lightly applied This doesnot mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly torq...

Page 279: ...ngs that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts...

Page 280: ...ement Bulbs in the Index Headlamps This procedure is for both the driver s and passenger s side headlamps Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch t...

Page 281: ...2 Slide the headlamp outboard until the pins are loose 3 Remove the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs 4 Rotate the bulb retainer to the left counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly 6 31...

Page 282: ...sembly Front Tbrn Signal The frontturn signal bulbs can be accessed from under the front of the vehicle Reach up from under the vehicle and while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly turn assembly...

Page 283: ...rnthe bulb assembly to the left counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out Trunk MountedBack up and Taillamps 1 Loosen and remove the eight fasteners four per side that hold the assembly in place...

Page 284: ...3 Push in the tab and turn the bulb assembly to the left counterclockwise to remove it 4 Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out 6 34...

Page 285: ...al bulb assembly 3 Turn the bulb socket one quarterturn to the left counterclockwise while pressing it firmly 4 Pull the bulb socket straight out of the assembly 5 Remove the old bulbby pulling it str...

Page 286: ...be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done 0 There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle except it shouldhave a full tank of fuel and one person or...

Page 287: ...i 1 Locate the vertical aiming screw B that is directly behind the headlamp assembly 2 T u r nthe vertical aiming screw until the bubble inside the level A is centered at zero 0 3 Check the horizonta...

Page 288: ...proper windshield wiper blade replacement length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer...

Page 289: ...eplace them J Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edgeof the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they re cold Cold means...

Page 290: ...Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000to 8 000miles 10 000 to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check fordamaged tir...

Page 291: ...use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all therust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in theIndex When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time fornew tires is to check...

Page 292: ...es with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as youroriginal tires A CAUTION Mixing tires could...

Page 293: ...e Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparativerating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course For exampl...

Page 294: ...he wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to giveyou the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed...

Page 295: ...forreplacement I NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire...

Page 296: ...Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike a match or getthem on ahot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a cl...

Page 297: ...hey set 0 Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean...

Page 298: ...ter and allow todry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp clothto remove dirt You...

Page 299: ...e 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 Cleaning Glass Surfaces...

Page 300: ...th a clean cloth atleast every six months During very cold dampweather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle...

Page 301: ...surfaces to remove foreignmatter Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride an...

Page 302: ...tenance Chemicals used for iceand snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these arenot removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuellines frame...

Page 303: ...84 I 16 02 0 473 L 1 Surface Cleaner I Removes contaminants blemishes and swirl marks See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See...

Page 304: ...find this label onyour spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and 0 a list of all production options and s...

Page 305: ...wo knobs one quarter turn to the left counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger sideof the cover Then remove thecover The insideof the cover has a chart that explains the feature...

Page 306: ...the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Spare fuses...

Page 307: ...e Lighter Turn Signal Back up Lamps LCM BTSI Spare Not Used Not Used Anti Lock Brake System Computer Command Control Fuse 6B 7B 8B 9B IC 2 c 3 c 4 c 5 c 6C 7 c 8C 9 c ID 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D Usage Brake...

Page 308: ...k Additional fuses are located in the relay center on the passenger s side below the instrument panel You must remove the sound insulator on the right side of the passenger footwell to replace these f...

Page 309: ...Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used Not Used A C Programmer Not Used Replacement Bulbs Front Outside Lamps CorneringLamps Halogen Headlamps Low Beam High Beam Parking Turn Signal Lamps...

Page 310: ...TirePressures See Tire LoadingInformation WheelNutTorque 100lb ft 140N m Oil change withfilter change label on driver5 dooK R 134a Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood All capa...

Page 311: ...ns Length 200 inches 508cm Width 73 6 inches 1 86 9 cm Height 55 7 inches 141 5 cm Wheelbase 110 8inches 281 4cm Tread Width Front 60 4inches 153 4cm Rear 60 2inches 152 9 cm L36 Engine Accessory Belt...

Page 312: ...f i NOTES 6 62...

Page 313: ...eds these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 7 4 7 29 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 33 Part C Peri...

Page 314: ...roper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels orthe wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our e...

Page 315: ...ur vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recom...

Page 316: ...uick dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when you should schedule them If you go toyour dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported s...

Page 317: ...ur vehicle or other commercial application Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5000 km Engine Oiland Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubricat...

Page 318: ...500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter...

Page 319: ...nts If your vehicle has an EngineOilLifeMonitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 k m and 7 500 miles 12 500 k m since your last oil change Under sever...

Page 320: ...n Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper See footnote rota...

Page 321: ...oiland filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving industy conditions Replace An Emission Control Service See footnote filter if necessary An Emissi...

Page 322: ...ccurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for...

Page 323: ...r leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote f rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspe...

Page 324: ...39 000 Miles 65 000 km Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 mon...

Page 325: ...first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor pro...

Page 326: ...Control Service See footnote 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components or ever...

Page 327: ...l tank cap and lines for damage orleaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Inde...

Page 328: ...00 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 72 000 Miles 120 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroc...

Page 329: ...000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Page 330: ...145 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote I DATE I I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I DATE MILEAGE DATE 90 000 Miles 150 00...

Page 331: ...000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in...

Page 332: ...arly reaches 90 F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses suchas found in taxi police or delivery service Ij you do notuse your vehicle under any of these...

Page 333: ...your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to changethe engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 k m since your last oil chang...

Page 334: ...m 0 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlSewice See footnote Lubricate chassis components orevery 12months whichever occurs first See footnote Rota...

Page 335: ...r An Emission Control Service See footnote See footnote rotation pattern and additional infomation See footnote Also see footnote 0 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0 Inspect fue...

Page 336: ...ATE 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transax...

Page 337: ...2 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whicheveroccurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Page 338: ...l Change engine oiland filter orevery 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Ind...

Page 339: ...ssion Control Service See footnote See footnote for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote Also see footnot...

Page 340: ...MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICEDBY In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses suchas found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these con...

Page 341: ...oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant leveland add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary See...

Page 342: ...Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic...

Page 343: ...P or NEUTRAL N If the starter worksin any other position your vehicle needs service A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Fo...

Page 344: ...saxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine...

Page 345: ...e Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as...

Page 346: ...es inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking CaliperKnuckleMaintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated...

Page 347: ...OL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System A...

Page 348: ...e Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi PuoseLubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent USAGE Fuel Door H...

Page 349: ...and who performed the service the following record pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any addit...

Page 350: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 38...

Page 351: ...tisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Prog...

Page 352: ...ever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly res...

Page 353: ...or help outsideof the United Statesand 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 0 In the U S Virgin Island...

Page 354: ...Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner...

Page 355: ...lity it is a means of assisting customers in an emergency situation providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days Takes the anxiety out of un...

Page 356: ...box card contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer for details Because of uncertain availability it is frequently not possible to providecustomers with the samemodel loaner vehicle includ...

Page 357: ...can assist in arrivingat a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buickvoluntarily partic...

Page 358: ...ick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 521 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that containsdetailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNI...

Page 359: ...nly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 orwrite Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI48550 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English...

Page 360: ...Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeablyservice General Motors carsand trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PL...

Page 361: ...Companiespleaseprovidedealeror companyname and alsothe name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent s Mail completed order form to HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207...

Page 362: ...NOTES 8 12...

Page 363: ...ght 2 62 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 30 AppearanceCare 6 46 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 53 Arbitration Program 8 7 Servicing 1 24 Air Control Climate Control System 3 2 3 4 Armrest Storage 2 52 Au...

Page 364: ...rtificatioflire Label 4 30 Chains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 46 Change Oil SoonLight 2 68 Changing aFlat Tire 5 23 Check Engine Light 2 64 Check Oil Level Light 2 68 Checlung Your Restraint Systems 1 5...

Page 365: ...ocedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 52 Damage Sheet Metal 6 52 Daytime Running Lamps 2 41 Dead Battery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 8 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger Rear Window 3 10 Defrosting 3 9 Delayed Exi...

Page 366: ...ng While Parked 2 32 StartingYour 2 21 Pressure Gage 2 66 Pressure Light 2 66 Used 6 15 What Kind to Use 6 13 Whentochange 6 14 Ethanol 6 4 Entry Lighting Delayed 2 43 Exhaust Engine 2 32 Exit Lightin...

Page 367: ...ler 4 34 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Release 6 9 Horn 2 34 Hydroplaning 4 19 Aiming 6 36 Wiring 6 55 Ignition Positions 2 19 Illuminated Entry 2 43 Inflation Tire 6 39 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirr...

Page 368: ...2 63 Engine Oil Pressure Light 2 66 LowFuel 2 70 Oil Pressure 2 66 Safety Belt Reminder 2 59 TractionControl System Warning 2 63 4 9 Traction Off Warning 4 9 Lockout Protection 2 8 Cylinders 7 30 Del...

Page 369: ...5 NewVehicle Break In 2 19 Nightvision 4 16 Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts 6 6 1 Odometer 2 58 Odometer Trip 2 58 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 6 11 Oil Level Warning Light 2 68 Oil PressureL...

Page 370: ...46 Electrochromic Daymight 2 46 Inside Daymight with Reading Lamps 2 46 With Compass 2 47 RecliningFront Seatbacks 1 3 RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 35 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 17 Refrigerants AirC...

Page 371: ...ices 7 4 Seats ManualFront 1 2 Power 1 3 Restraint Systems 1 1 Reclining Front 1 3 Seatcontrols 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 41 1 43 1 45 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Security Feedback 2 1...

Page 372: ...t Feature 3 30 Thermostat 6 23 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 26 TheaterDimming 2 43 THEFTLOCK 3 30 Tilt SteeringWheel 2 34 Time Setting the 3 12 Tire Chains 6 46 Tire Loading 4 29 Tire Loading Info...

Page 373: ...Replacement 6 32 Turn Signal On Chime 2 36 Turn Signal Rear Bulb Replacement 6 35 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 2 35 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 36 Twilight Sentinel 2 42 Underbody FlushingS...

Page 374: ...indshieldWasher 2 37 Fluid 6 24 Fluid Level Check 7 29 Windshield Wiper 2 36 Bladecleaning 6 50 Blade Replacement 6 38 Fuses 6 55 WiperBladeCheck 7 30 Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 50 Wiring Headlamp 6 55 W...

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