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Summary of Contents for 1998 Park Avenue

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Page 8: ...this manual Please keepthis manual in your vehicle so it wiIl 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 1...

Page 9: ...s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it You will finda number of safety cautionsin s book We use a box and the word CAUTIONto tellyou about things that...

Page 10: ...is damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to d i to kelp avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE wa...

Page 11: ...passengers whenever your vehicle is driver DOOR LOCK UNLOCK POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps I These symbols i These symbols are on some of are used OR your controls wming and in...

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Page 13: ...estions Many Teogle Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Beit Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplenental Restraint Syst...

Page 14: ...ts reclining seatbacks and head restraints To increase or decreasesupp pt hold the switchforward or rearward TOmove the lumbar up m d down holdthe switch upward or d wnward Raise QT Bower thefiont of...

Page 15: ...shoulder belta a m d head rest by pushing the vertical contro1 to the top or bottom You can use this memory unctionto saveyour seat cushion mintas the head restraint optional lumbar mirror adjustment...

Page 16: ...at adjuster The EXIT button B Q W S for easy exit from the vehicle Push and release the EXIT button while inPARK a and the seat will move all the way back You will hear a beep whenthe EXIT button is p...

Page 17: ...ndcushion until the seat nearsbody temperature TheH Isettingheats the seat to a slightly higher temperature A telltale light in the controlreminds you that the heating systemis in use The front seatba...

Page 18: ...But don t have a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving...

Page 19: ...aints Slide an adjustable head restraint up or downso that the top of the restraint is closestto thetop of your ears his position reduces the chace of a neckinjury in a crash On some models the rear s...

Page 20: ...ght not beif youare buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too i i 1 It is extremelydangerous to side in a cargo area people riding in thes...

Page 21: ...ed up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can surviveand sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After mo...

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Page 23: ...The person keeps going until stoppedby something In ared vebicle it codd be the windshield or the instrumentpanel...

Page 24: ...ur chanceof being consciousduring and after an accident so you cun unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Ifmy vehicle hasair bags why should I have to A Air bags are in many vehiclest...

Page 25: ...good driver doesn t protect you from thingsbeyond your control such as baddrivers Most accidents occurwithin 25 miles 40h of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur atspeeds...

Page 26: ...he Batch plate andpull the belt acrossyou Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure E thebelt isn tlong enough...

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Page 32: ...tch the belt just push the buttonon the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure thebelt is out of the way If yon slam the door it you can damage both the belt a...

Page 33: ...belt go back all the way and stat again h f your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correctbuckie when buckhg your fap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not g...

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Page 35: ...the caution labels on the smvisoss and the right front passenger s safety belt There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which BAG shows AIRBAG The system checksthe air bag electrical...

Page 36: ...g is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near fiontal crash The a i rbag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes st...

Page 37: ...rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward thoseair bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts andthen...

Page 38: ...cords information about the readinessof the system when thesensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at depioyment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper servic...

Page 39: ...seatand a rear bench seat S Q O I E can sit in the center positions W e n you sit in a center seating position you have a H a p safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the lat...

Page 40: ...ortant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who a...

Page 41: ...e and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t letit get twisted If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make su...

Page 42: ...s force to the strong peIvic bones And you d be less likely to slide underthe lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at YOIN abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries T...

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Page 44: ...he belt away fromthe neck and head Thereis one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat TOprovide addedsafety belt comfort for children who have outgrownchild restraintsa d for smalle...

Page 45: ...stic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted a d it lies flat The elastic...

Page 46: ...e of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the lawin every state inthe United States and in every Canadianprovince says children up to some age must berestrained...

Page 47: ...ry young child s hip bones are so small that a seguiar belt might not stay low on the hips as it I should Instead the belt will likely be over the I child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply f e...

Page 48: ...er hold a baby in your a m while ridingin a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy youcan t hold it For example i n a crash CAUTION Continued i i f...

Page 49: ...dso whetheror not therestraint will be compatible withthe motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant carbed A is a specid bed madefor use in a motorvehicle It s an infant restraint system design...

Page 50: ...estraints are designedfor infants of up to about 20 Ibs 9 kg agld about one yearof age his type of restraintfacesthe rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a cr...

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Page 52: ...o 27 kg m d about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shieldsuse lap only belts however booster seats withoutshields use...

Page 53: ...ns on the restraint itself or ina booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal i...

Page 54: ...to properly secure my child restraint in YOU vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restraint has a top strap it shouldbe anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your...

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Page 56: ...raint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may findit helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint asyou tighten the belt Push and gull the child restraint in different...

Page 57: ...rea child restraiamtin the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right font passenger seat but before...

Page 58: ...plate and pulling itdong the belt 4 Buckle the belt Make surethe 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 59: ...t aboemt the top strap if the chiid restraint has one Be sure to FokBow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 B...

Page 60: ...kle the belt Makesure the releasebutton is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbucklethe safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the kip belt d lthe way outof the retractorto set the...

Page 61: ...e the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear alap shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 7 Bush and pull the child restraint in different 0...

Page 62: ...Q W S e center offie vekcle but be sure thatthe shoulder belt still is 0 1 1 1the child s shoulder sothat in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is...

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Page 64: ...ar it just attach it to the regular safety bel zsl C P i5 atu i q gpc 3 7 0 7 7 gQf2 C cy Sy eps W I d Now and then make sure the safety belt rerniader light and all your belts buckles latch plates re...

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Page 68: ...easons A ild or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle withyoung children A Your...

Page 69: ...s delivered the deder removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner However if the ignition key does not have a plug there may be a bar coded key tag instead Each plug has a code o...

Page 70: ...There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key QE remote keyless entry transmitter...

Page 71: ...t klly closed theD K will splay a DOORAJAR message See Driver Information Center in the hdex Memory Door Locks Close h e doors and turn on the ignition Every time YOU move theshift lever out of PARK P...

Page 72: ...on the power door lock switch on the driver s door through Step 4 3 Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter toenter the programming mode The memory door lock mode will remain in...

Page 73: ...the other rear door jock The rear doors of your vehiclecannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use To open a rear door when the security rockis on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2...

Page 74: ...operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjectto the following t...

Page 75: ...ealer or a qualified technician for service The driver s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed If pressed again within five seconds all doors will unlock Pressing any button will also iilurninate th...

Page 76: ...whenever the doors are closed and you push theLOCK button when the ignitionis off It will disarm thesystem when you push UNLOCK 7 p iD ee F sFzs c Z q e A Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be...

Page 77: ...exterior iarnps flash when unlocking vehicle Vehicles are delivered programmedin Mode 5 however each remote keyless entry transmittercan be programed to a difTerent mode according to the user s prefer...

Page 78: ...rs will remain locked Press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter again Lock delay is now active and d l doors will unlock 4 Release the power door lock switch To turn this feature off repeat the above...

Page 79: ...ert a coin into the notch near the key ring Turn the coin to the left to separate the two halves of the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil eraser to remove theoldbattery Do n...

Page 80: ...e trunk release lockout is in the unlocked position The remote keylessentry system will also unlock your trunk ifthe ignition is off or if the ignition is on and the transaxle is inPARK FD w L The rem...

Page 81: ...he way See Engine Exhaust inthe Index p I I 1 Vehicie theft is big business especiafly in some cities Although yaur vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on k t...

Page 82: ...he valet Then take the master key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you YQWvehicle is equipped with a Content Theft Deterrent alarm system With this system the SECURITY light will flash as you...

Page 83: ...ay will set of the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the a l m by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter The a i m won t s...

Page 84: ...Operation is subject to the following two conditions I this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that maycause undesired op...

Page 85: ...t black colored driver s key that operztes the system Do not use 2 gray colored valet key for this procedure To program the new key 1 2 3 4 5 Insert the cumrent driver s key black in color i the ignit...

Page 86: ...the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five different positions A I I i v i 2 E ACCESSORY A In this position you can operate your eiectricall poweraccessories Press in the ignition switch as...

Page 87: ...you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not mnanaing RUN D This is the position that the switch returns to after you start YSUP engine and release the switch This is e p s i s i n fo...

Page 88: ...eryto be drained much sooner And the excessiveheat can damage yourstartermotor 2 if it doesn t start right away hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine start...

Page 89: ...can he8p You ll get easier starting and better fuel economyduring engine w m u p Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle I _ I cigUTE y...

Page 90: ...PI This Bocks your front wheels It s the best position t we when YOU start your engine because p l r vehicle can t move easily CAUTION I is dangerous to get out of your vehick if the shift leveris not...

Page 91: ...rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engim doesn t connect with t...

Page 92: ...imes you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a Qb When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears or SECQND 2 This position gives you nore power but lower fuel economy YQ...

Page 93: ...there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheatand damage the transaxle Use ysur brakes or shift into BARK P Your vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedai To set the parking brake...

Page 94: ...hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with th...

Page 95: ...follows 8 Pull the iever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If YOU can leave your vehicie with the ignition key in...

Page 96: ...without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P r m naqae Le I If you are parking on I hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PAKM P...

Page 97: ...Then move the shiftlever into thegear YOU want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the key to OW Open and close the driver s door to turn...

Page 98: ...t is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with allthe windows down to Q Have yourvehicle fixed immediately blow out any CQ and It s better not to park with the engine running 3 1 1 8if you ever have...

Page 99: ...YOW vehiclewon t move evenwhen you reOEIfairly level ground alwaysset your parkingbrake and move theshiftlever toPARK P I H701Iow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See ShiftingInto...

Page 100: ...ndow corat rds will slill be operable This is a useful fwture when you have childrenas passengers Press the windcw lock switch a second time to ailow passengers to usetheir window controls again The l...

Page 101: ...e vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position then release theIever to lock the wheel in piace a The lever on the...

Page 102: ...hange To signal a m r n move the lever all the way up or down Wnen the turn is hished the lever will return automatically pane will flash in the direction cf the turn OFlane change Hf your vehicle is...

Page 103: ...t on C Z more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 h a chime will sound ai each flash of the turn signal To turn d fthe chime move the turn signal lever to the dTposition Whenthe high beams are on a light the instr...

Page 104: ...rthe delay between wipes For steady wiping atlow speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further i o HI To stop the wipers move the band to OFF Remembe...

Page 105: ...on 5ie mount of moisture on the windshield and the sensitivity setting Tne IWSTand wash cycles operate as nomd and e not effected by the moisture sensing function NOTICE The moisture sensing system i...

Page 106: ...hat the new windshieid is moisture sensing delay compatible If your vehicle is equipped with a D E a WINDSHELDWASHER FLUID LOW message will appear on the display when the vehicle is low on washer flui...

Page 107: ...n control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions zilow YOS to safely use it again you may turn...

Page 108: ...3 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it Tne CRUISE light QII the 4 Thke your foot of the accelerator pedai...

Page 109: ...ch ON to WA EsM it there untii you reach a desired speed and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to WA for less than half a second an6 then release it...

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Page 111: ...The headlamp switch is off and GD The transaxle is not in PARK PI...

Page 112: ...inel minimum delay position and the fights will turn off As with any vehicle YOU should turn on the regular headlamp system when YOU need it To operate this feature slide the control to any position t...

Page 113: ...This feature d kows osa three to five second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of inmediate turn off...

Page 114: ...ain Perizneter lighting is disabled and thehorn wiEI chirp one time 4 Release the door lock switch The perimeter iighting Pressing theUNLOCKbutton repeatedly may c a w the To turn the feature on featu...

Page 115: ...inte ior courtesy lamps will come To turn QHP a rear seat reading l a p press the switch do r They will turnoff when you above that rear door To turn cpff the reading l a p press the switchagain...

Page 116: ...e ignition is off This will keep your battery fromrunning down When you are sitting in a comfortable drivingposition adjust the mimr SO you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the c...

Page 117: ...e a few seconds The mirror will return to its clex daytime state when t glare is reduced The automatic minor has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the da...

Page 118: ...lights and through traffic The mirrcpa alsoincludes m eight point compassdisplay in the upperright C Q H Wof the mirrorface m e n on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven When...

Page 119: ...lder or a similarmagcetic item m r ine minor is set in zone eight upon leaving the kctory It will be necessa y tc adjust the compass to compensate for compzss variance if you live outside zone eight U...

Page 120: ...This is the automatic calibration mode Drive in a circle to calibratethe mirror See Compass Calibration following QEbT GR If the letter T 9 shsuM ever appearin tire compass window the mirror may need...

Page 121: ...wlxn the shift lever is in REVERSE fR When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE Rj he passenger mirror will return to its original position after a five second delay This deilry prevcnts moven ent o...

Page 122: ...Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved SO you can see more from the driver s seat...

Page 123: ...I Pusla the extended tab above the GARAGEbutton or inserta screwdriver betweenthe tab and outer edge of the cover he garage door opener cover will flip down...

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Page 126: ...transmitterbutton with the height adapters You may have a fold down m e s t between thefront seats that opens into a storage area To open it pull up QII the lever at the fiont edge Inside are cupholde...

Page 127: ...lders pull tke m e s t down from the rear seatback Some models may also include a storage area inside the m e s t To open it pull up on the lever atthe front edge of the armrest The console dso contai...

Page 128: ...ring sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for Earger heavier loads Store them in the m n k as far forwrtrd as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not usi...

Page 129: ...by siiding the switch Your vehicle may also have visor vanity nirrors for the rear seat passengers T0 block out glare swing down the visors The larger S U I visor can be removed from the center mot nt...

Page 130: ...et is located in the center of the front seat bebw the cushion If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console you will find one outlet inside the storage compartment and the other OR the...

Page 131: ...e Door Unlock a Theft Detection Noti icatisn andStolen Vehicle Tracking 8 Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment e Corrcierge Customer Conveniences Services For more information contact your dea...

Page 132: ...witch upward to vent To close pull the switch downward The sunshade must be opened and closed manually for vent operation An assist strap over each rear door and the frorat passenger s door can be use...

Page 133: ...S 218 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions i this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept m y interference including interference that may ca...

Page 134: ...ter may not be compatible with a limitednumber of dder installaaions due to legislated changes in transmission frequencies If you cannot program the transmitterafter repeated attempts consult your dea...

Page 135: ...l vary among brands Refer to your garage Coor opener irranufacturer s owner s manual to Iocate the training biataorz Press the trainiEg button on the garage door opener receiver for one to two seconds...

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Page 138: ...ment panel clusters It includes indicator waning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster for your vehicle 130 140 St...

Page 139: ...TEMPERATURE Cluster With DIC United States version shown Canada similar...

Page 140: ...The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running it displays engine speed in thousands s f CVQIU OIX per minute rp...

Page 141: ...warning lights work together to let you h o w when there s a problemwith your vehicle When oneof the warning lights comes QII and stays on when you are driving or whenone of the gages shows there may...

Page 142: ...y to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to w m you if there is a problem VOLT e n you turn the hey to RUN this light will come on briefly to show the battery charg...

Page 143: ...This light should come on whera YOU turn the keyto RUN If it doesn t come ora then have it fixed so E t will be ready to warn you if there s 2 problem...

Page 144: ...ve it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If it stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need servi...

Page 145: ...rea your engine is O O hot A tenperatwe indicator chime wirl sound Bight Wili turn on 2nd a If you have been operating your vehicle under noma1 driving conditions and the temperature indicator fight t...

Page 146: ...ervice rnay berequired Eight On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 8 f fie 2s F fp...

Page 147: ...e vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warned up j This will be detected by the system and cause the ligh...

Page 148: ...could be a problem with your engine 0i1pressure...

Page 149: ...y not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance The light will come QIP briefly when your ign...

Page 150: ...played in English or metric units and appears as a reflection ir the windshield The HLJDconsists of the following information 8 Speedometer Reading 0 Turn Signal Indicators 8 High Beam Meadlamp Indica...

Page 151: ...Adjust the seat to p u r driving posielop Slide the image height adjuster control dl the way up raising the Enage as far as possible 3 Now slide the image height adjuster C O I I down SQ the image is...

Page 152: ...OF your HUD image may look bhrred or out of focus Ymr vehicle may be equipped with a Driver Infolmntionz Center DIC The DIC will display information about how your vehicle is functioning as well as w...

Page 153: ...the transmitter used t enterthe vehicle Afterthe UNLOCKbutton of aremote keyless entry transmitter is pressedandthe ignitionis in RUN the DIC will display the identified driver The settings can also...

Page 154: ...ess the ODOKMP button until the trig miles are shown in the DIC display then press the RESET button The trip odometer will f ow accumulate miles until the next reset Average Fue E C C D Q Y Press the...

Page 155: ...ill show OIL PRESSURE LOW If you see the OIL PRESSURE LOW message you could be low onoil or your oil is not going through the engine properly See yourdealer for service Coolant Temperature Press the G...

Page 156: ...r ve cle s tire pressures are normal If a potential tire pressure problem is detected the display will show gIRE PRESSURE LOW CHECKTIRES If you see the azRE PRESSURE LOW CHECK TIRES message you should...

Page 157: ...VER 2 The last driver number remembered by the DIC will show on the display each time the UNLOCK button on the same transmitter is pressed and the ignition is turned OE When you press UNLOCK en your t...

Page 158: ...he next pers nal choice feature If YOU would like to exit the seiection mode without moving through each of the personal choice features simply press a different button on the DIC or turn off the igni...

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Page 160: ...when I o c h g your vehicle and you will receive no security feedback when unlocking your vehicle Hf you choose LIGHTS for LOCK FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK your exterior lamps will flash...

Page 161: ...an control activation of this featureby choosing OFF QI ON when thePERIMETER LIGHTS choiceis displayedon the DIC Make your choiceby pressing the ENG M ETbutton andrecord your choice by pressing the RE...

Page 162: ...more information on this feature see Memory Scats in the Index The number of passenger windows lockedout by the WINDOW LQCK switch canbe programmed through the DIC If you choose ALL PASS all three pa...

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Page 165: ...r t Cr n rols 5 3 14 Personal Choice Comfort ControIs If Equipped 3 18 Dud Automatic CornforTernp Clirnate Control Air Conditioning 3 21 Heating VentiEation System Passenger Compartment Ais Filter 3 2...

Page 166: ...sing one of the MEMORY seat switches located on the driver s door panel When adjustments are made the new settings are automatically saved for the driver Your vehicle has the dual automatic cornfortem...

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Page 168: ...If the passenger comfort C Q I I O is tuned on It can be turned off by pressing the OW button once Pressing the OFF button a second timewiil turn off the main system Turning off the main system causes...

Page 169: ...can be selected indl manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost RECRC cannotbe selectedwith the VENT button 9FRON m s selec on i used to dehst h e windshieldby directing the O W tow the widshield If F...

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Page 171: ...of objects m s helps airto ckcukite throughout your vehicle Passenger compammezt f i r g Passenger compartmentair both outside airm d recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment filter...

Page 172: ...The lines you see on the r e x window w mthe glass Press this button to start warming your Window...

Page 173: ...C cooler or warmer than the primary setting You can activatethis featwe by sliding the lever located QIPthe instrument panel toward warm or cool If the passenger control has been turnedon it can be t...

Page 174: ...e you re getting the most out of the J advancedengineering that went into it Setting he Chock Press and hold until the correct how appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears You may s...

Page 175: ...to isten to each of your preset stations f r a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stcp for a few seconds then go on F a the next reset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanni...

Page 176: ...t be insquarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over Lag 2 4 y A V L Mile the tape is playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL BASS and TBZEB controls just as you do for the radio Other controk may ha...

Page 177: ...ll Pllute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selectioz on the tape Your tape must have at Ieast three seconds s f silence between each selection for NEXT to work The sound w...

Page 178: ...t h i s b l t t n to switch between AlM FMl and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down m o w to choose radio stations SEEK Press Lie up or down m c w to go to the next 5igher a...

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Page 180: ...will work in your cassette tape player Your tape bias is set mtornatica18y If E and a number appear s the radio display the tape won t play because s f an I T Q e If any error occurs repeatedly or if...

Page 181: ...ll mute while seeking The SEEK up and down mows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape 44 3 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again KI return to playing speed...

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Page 184: ...more than once the pkyer will c ntinane ITIGV II forward through the disc The sourpd wiiB mute whiie seeking The SEEK down and up im ows will also find the previous and next selections on the disc 44...

Page 185: ...the disc will play until YOU press A A 4 m Then the disc will stop playing and the radio will play Press SOURCE again to play a disc again CDPLAY will show on EJECE Press this button to X I I Q V the...

Page 186: ...CAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio wiIB go to 2 stzti n stop for a few seconds the go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK mows again to stop scanning Tie sound will mute wh...

Page 187: ...lization settings designed for ciassical pop rock jazz talk and ccuntrylwestem stations CLASS will appear on the display when you firsst press TONE Each time you press it mother setting v d l appear o...

Page 188: ...e Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work The sound will mute while seeking Tine SEEM down m d up mows will also find the previous and next select...

Page 189: ...cator The radio will display to corrected please contact your dealer If your radio show the indicator was reset displays an error number write it down md provide it to YQWcassette tape player automati...

Page 190: ...44 3 Press and hold this b t t n to quickly reverse within a track You will hex sound 3 26...

Page 191: ...the magazine with discs before you can play a compactdisc Each of the 12 trays holds one disc Press the buttton on the back of the magazine and pull gently ora one of the trays Load the trays from bot...

Page 192: ...CDs the compact disc symbol will flash on the displayuntil the changer is ready to gray when a CD begins playing the disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers e listed 03 the front of...

Page 193: ...within a track You will hear sound bb 4 Press and hold this button to quick y advance within a track You will hear S Q U SIDE 5 Press this button to select the next disc in the magazine Each time you...

Page 194: ...cr he settings can also be changed by briefly pressing one of the MELMORYseat brattoas I or 2 located on the driver s door Wlzen chsnges are made the new settings will be saved for the driver THEFTLOC...

Page 195: ...A 1 2 3 4 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will S O W SEC f etYOG h o w that your radio is secure...

Page 196: ...correc code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Enter yorer secret code as OIEQWS pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the ignition to AC...

Page 197: ...Climate Contd earlier inthis section button to SEEK Press this go to the next higher or lower radiostation SCAN Press this button to scan the stations preset on your radio psaslnbuttons This feature...

Page 198: ...greater than for I especially at might The longer range however can came stationsio interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like S QITIISand power Eises Try reducing the treble to r...

Page 199: ...t damage to your tapes and known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has EO improvement in sound quality clean the tape player pkiYLX If Y0t i IIO...

Page 200: ...er locatedin the rex window Be sure that the inside surface s f the rear window is not scratched and that the linesQI I the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere wi...

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Page 204: ...accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the bestdefensive driving maneuver in both city and wd driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or...

Page 205: ...or vehicle related deaths have been associated with theuse of alcohol with more than 300 000people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol...

Page 206: ...other countries it s even Bower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 8 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks i none hour Of course as we ve...

Page 207: ...ve three systems that make YQLX vehick go wircre you want it to go They are the brakes the steering anti the accelerator A H three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the...

Page 208: ...ight be less with one driver and aslong as two OS three seconds ormore with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight dl play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But ev...

Page 209: ...pace with the traffic a d allow realistic follewing distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever steps while you re dr...

Page 210: ...You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your C Q I I I U I keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and c ntgols braking pressure accordingly...

Page 211: ...especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works...

Page 212: ...til there s no longer a current need to h i t wheel spin Y m can turn the system back on at any time by pressing hebutton again The traction control system warning Bi xkcPetM go off Your vehicle may b...

Page 213: ...cr the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia wiHl keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice YQK...

Page 214: ...e First apply your brakes See Brakingin Emergencies earlier in s section It is better tc remove as muchspeed as you can froma possible collision Then steer around theproblem to the left or right depen...

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Page 216: ...ack again and wait for another opportunity If other cars e lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass YOU as you pull out LO pass the slow vehicle R...

Page 217: ...A cornering skid is best handled by easing your EQOTOE the acceleratorpedal If you have the traction control system remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid...

Page 218: ...ving Drive defensively Don t c h i and drive Adjust your inside rearview III JTQ to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow downandkeep more space b...

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Page 221: ...actually ride on the water This can happerm If the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t hap...

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Page 223: ...est of d lroads But they havetheir QWII specialrules The most important adviceon freewaydriving is Keep UP with tp c and keep to theright Driveat the same speedmost of the otherdrivers are driving T o...

Page 224: ...to pass Before changing lanes check yourrnkors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to makesure there isn t another vehicle inyour bIind spot Onc...

Page 225: ...ciothing and shoes you can easily drive in 1s your vehick ready for a Iong trip If ycu keep it serviced mb maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course y...

Page 226: ...ngine and the msh of the wind against thevehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a secondyand you could crash agld be injure...

Page 227: ...hat they wouldn t work wel YQUwould then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to Bet your engine assistYOW brakes on a steep downhill slope 8 a Know how to go up...

Page 228: ...d arag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a smallbag of sand a p...

Page 229: ...y to avoid driving on wet ice until salt 2nd sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or hose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the systcrn on...

Page 230: ...e sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when thesurrounding roads are c k a ff you see a patch of ice...

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Page 232: ...w how much weight it may properly cmy The Tire Loading Information label found on the r e a edge of the driver s door tells YOU the groper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the...

Page 233: ...des the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the G W R for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR foreither the front or rear axle YOUr WEtE ralI ydoes COWX g S a...

Page 234: ...y is far your vehick you shora rd read the infomation in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailerifmg is differect than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering neans...

Page 235: ...g extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to w i d resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To PnlI A Railerr If you do here are some irqm tanapoints There are mmy...

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Page 237: ...to get themright simply by moving some items around in the traiier Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the Gpper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Tire Loading Information...

Page 238: ...o you ll be able to install adjust a d maintain them properly 8 You ll Zeedmore passing distance up ahead when gr u re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll geed to go much far...

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Page 240: ...3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks...

Page 241: ...Mere YOLI HH find what to do about some problems that can occur the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 7 5 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating sump Starting...

Page 242: ...flashers work no matter what position yow key is in and even if thekey isn t in To turnoff the flashers press down on the button again When the hazard warning flashers are C U I your turn signals won...

Page 243: ...icles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection YOU don t want YQUwouldn t be ableto start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems TQavoi...

Page 244: ...icles Turn off the radios and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries E t could save YSUP radio damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open...

Page 245: ...too 7 Connect the red positive 9 cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let theother end t h metal Connect it...

Page 246: ...ionisjust as good thee but the chanceof sparks gettingback to the battery is much less 11 Now star the vehicle with the goodbattery and run the enginefor a while 1 Try to start the vehicle with the de...

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Page 248: ...rainand suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key in OW The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing...

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Page 253: ...ft to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or THmD 31 3 If you re Ira a tra ficjam shift to NEUTRAL N If you 1 1 0 longer have the overheat wmimg you can drive Just to be safe drive sl...

Page 254: ...When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Radiator PressureCap B Electric EngineFans C Coolant Recovery Tank...

Page 255: ...here seem to be no leak with the engine on check i o see if the electric engiap ecooling fans are mnning If the engine is cverkeating both fm s shouici be marning If they aren t your vehicle needs ser...

Page 256: ...ropercoolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your enginecould catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 5...

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Page 259: ...luding the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is longer hot Turn the pressurecap S O W Y counterdockwise until it fist stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you h e z a h...

Page 260: ...adiatorhose gettingh t Watch Q U fopthe engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower Ifthe level is lower add more of h e proper DEX COOP coolantmixt...

Page 261: ...e to 4 i a stop well out of the traffic lane 2 J A rear blowout particularly on ac w e acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any t...

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Page 264: ...ecorativenut caps tighten the caps snugly with the wheel wrench thencontinue one eighth of a turn for steel caps and one quarter of a turn orplastic caps It is not required to remove the center cover...

Page 265: ...ack head until it fits under the vehicle 11 INCHES I 28CM 1 4 Near each wheel well is a K I O C in the plastic trim panel to position the jack head You ll find the word JACK and an amow stamped into t...

Page 266: ...injury and vehicle damage besure to fit thejack lift headinto the properlo ation before raising the vehicle 1 q _ 5 Raise the vehicleby rotating thewheel wrench to the righti n thejack Raisethe vehic...

Page 267: ...ome off and cause an accident WhenYOU change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches tothe vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper dowel to do this but b...

Page 268: ...ect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nutscan cause the wheel to become cocpse and even come off Thiscould lead to an accident Be sureto use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them b...

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Page 271: ...7 iR SPARE TIRE COVER A The compact spue tire is for temporaw use only Replace the compact spare tire with a dl size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section...

Page 272: ...Firechains won t fit your compactspare Using them caw damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your eomp actspare...

Page 273: ...troy parts sf your vehicle as well as the tires IfYOU spin the wheels OOfast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your tramaxle FOP information about using tire chains on ycur...

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Page 275: ...lb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside QE Y wVehicEe Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance...

Page 276: ...ple We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Genuine Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Y...

Page 277: ...higher If you re using fuel ratedat the recommended octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don tw o r r y if YOU hear a littlepinging noise when you re accelerating...

Page 278: ...on and or your v k k may fail a smog check test If this occurs return t o y w r nlrtEnorlzedBuick dealer Ear diagnosis to To provide ckaner air a11gasdines in the United States are now required to c...

Page 279: ...ouldn t be covered by your wappanty To check on fuel availability ask ann auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at th...

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Page 282: ...ly installed This would allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere See Malhnctiom Indicator L a p in the Index NOTICE Ifyou needa new cap be sum to get the right type Yourdealer can get onefor you IfY...

Page 283: ...parts and starta f i r e These include liquidslike gasoline oil coolant brakefluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic rrubber YQUOF others could be burned Be careful not to drop orspill thi...

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Page 285: ...A Battery B Radiator PressureCap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill Cap Wmcishield WisherFluid Reservoir H Engine C d m t Recovery Tank I Air Cleaner...

Page 286: ...conditions When this increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light tfarsttIecruising the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass A B 1 s f t...

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Page 288: ...ll it enough tc put the Bevel somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburstsym...

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Page 290: ...is true for your vehicle then YOU need to change your si1 and filter every 3 000miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occurs k t See Engine Oil Life Monitor Index in the Index 1 Did you know that used...

Page 291: ...II Remove the wing nuts on the air cleanerhousing cover...

Page 292: ...ody As YOU are detachingthe hose removeahe air cleanerhousing coverby pulling upward and remarc 3 Replace the air filter 4 Reattach theair intake hose 5 Reinstall the aircleaner housing cover Refer to...

Page 293: ...ne backfires 1 it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on he engine with the air cleaner off If the air cleaneris off a backfire canc...

Page 294: ...e Torque to 88 b i n IO N m A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is wherr the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid a ndfilter every 50 000 miles 83080 Ian if the vehicle is...

Page 295: ...urself be sue to follow all the instructions here OT you could get a false reading on the dipstick Wait at Beast 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fhid lwei if you have been driving 8 When outs...

Page 296: ...the engine block Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be inthe cross hatched area 2 Push i...

Page 297: ...t ained push the described under How to Check dipstick back in dl the way The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle f...

Page 298: ...xtureof one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum pats If you use this mixture YOU don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to...

Page 299: ...The csdant recovery tank is located QII the river sside of the engine compartment...

Page 300: ...yon badly With the codant recoverytank you will almostnever have fO add coolantat the radiator Never turn the radiatorpressure cap even a little when the enginesand radiatorare hot You can be burned i...

Page 301: ...ou replace your radiator pressure cap an A C t trolledby a themosta in heengine coolak system The thennostatstops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperatur...

Page 302: ...use see Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hosesand seals What to use When you need windshield washer...

Page 303: ...go down The first is that the brakefluid goes Q Wto an acceptable Bevel during n d brake W g wear When new linings are put i n the fluid level goes back up The other reasonis that fluid is Bedung out...

Page 304: ...on A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on See Brake System Waning Eight in the Index When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brAe fluid such as DelcoSupreme II GM Part N...

Page 305: ...iately See Appearance Case in the Index wrong kind of fluid Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear inchcators at make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pa...

Page 306: ...f top quality and work weII together if the vehicle is io lxwe reakly good braking Your vehicle vas designed and tested with top quality GM brake puts When you replace parts of your braking system for...

Page 307: ...f JW I aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact yoirr dealer to I e m how to prepzre your vehicle for longer storage periods Also...

Page 308: ...Each headlampis amachedby thumb screws a q z i 1 Remove the thumb screws by turning themto the left...

Page 309: ...it onequarter of a tuna to the left while pressing it firmly then pull it out Note YQU can use pliers to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do E t by hand I 4 Remove the wire connector from t...

Page 310: ...reach down from the top of the vehicle and while pressing the lock tab on the socket turn the socket onequarter of a turn and pull it out When reassemblingthe lamp make sure to align the pin at the o...

Page 311: ...m by your dealer To check the ala hevekick should be p p d g prepared 2s follows The vehicle should aot have any snow ice OK a u d attache6 to it o There s h d d not be any C S Q or loading of the veh...

Page 312: ...s at you if your adjustmentis much above plus 0 4 degrees The headlamp aiming device is under the hood directly behind the headlamps If you find that the headlamp aimingneeds adjustment follow these s...

Page 313: ...For the type of buib to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 2 Unhook the cargo net from the cargo net retainer and remove the retainer by turning it tc the left 3 Pull back the trunk trim panel...

Page 314: ...these nuts with a BO mm wrench Remove the nuts from only the side you want to access The turn signal and a stoplamp can now be accessed 5 Pull thet illmp assembly away from the vehicle 6 Remove the b...

Page 315: ...aight out to removeit from the socket 8 Reverse the above stepsto replace the taiUamp assembly Turnlamps stoplamps and back up bulbs are located bekind the taillamp assembly along the trunk lid The fo...

Page 316: ...ated at the edgeof the trunk lid Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs 3 Next there are eight fasteners alongthe top of t a m e trunk lid four on each side holding the trunk trim in place Re...

Page 317: ...4 Hold the treEnktrim back to expose the three mnaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly i n place 5 From inside the tmnk compment use a 10mppl wrench to remove thenuts from the studs...

Page 318: ...IC 9 Reverse the abovesteps taillamp assembly 7 8 Once the sockethas been removed pull the bulb straightout to removeit from the socket to replacethe 44...

Page 319: ...r m away from the 3 4 5 Push the tab OR the wiper biade assembly 2nd pull the assembly dcwn enough to release it from the U hooked end of the wiper m Slide the assembly away from the a m Replace the b...

Page 320: ...e warranty md where to obtain service see your Buick Wmmty booklet for details Q 8 The Tire Loading Infamation label which is located on the rear edge of the driver sdoor shows the correct inflation p...

Page 321: ...rt you before you chive that a tire is low or flat You must begin drivingbefore the system will work properly The TIRE PRESSURE LOW CHECK TIRES message will appearon the Driver h f a t i n Center DK i...

Page 322: ...t reset thecheck tire pressure system without first correcting thecause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires If you reset the system whenthe tire pressures are inc...

Page 323: ...t rotation pattern shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the Eront and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are proper...

Page 324: ...16inch H e mm car less of tread remaining 8 The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord OF fabric If you ever replace YOUF tires with those not having a TPC Spec number ma...

Page 325: ...dewalls of most passenger cartires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system doesnot apply to deep tread winter type S Q W tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters...

Page 326: ...braking straight alead traction tests and does not ifgclludecornering turning traction heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled csndidsns on a specified indoor laboratory t...

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Page 328: ...ly SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the c...

Page 329: ...manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plasticand...

Page 330: ...th Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry I Carefirlly scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with CQOI water 2 If a stain remains folkow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions desc...

Page 331: ...or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then letthe leather dry naturally Do not me heat to dry e For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product 0 Never rnse oils va...

Page 332: ...indow an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporarylicense should not be attached across the defogger grid If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper b...

Page 333: ...ing products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives A L E cleaning agents shoer d be ilush...

Page 334: ...hrough an automatic car wash damage yourvehicle s finish if they remain on paintedthat has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These surfaces Wash the vehicle assoon as possible If brushes can also...

Page 335: ...cur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring Rush these materials from the underbody with plain wat...

Page 336: ...1 1052918 1 8 02 0 237 L I Protects ieather wood acrylics Plexiglasw plastic mbber and vinvl 1 1052925 f Cleaner and floor mats Multi Purpose interior C1em s carpets seats interior trim door panels...

Page 337: ...ars on a plate in the front comer of the instrumentpanel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certificat...

Page 338: ...equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehi...

Page 339: ...d Fuse Block located QTP the passenger s side engine compartment and the Xear Fuse Block located under the rear seat I 2 3 4 5 Remove the two 7 mm screws located aIsng the front edge of the panel Lowe...

Page 340: ...sor R Bec Anti Lock Brake System Moduie KVAC Main Con Head HVAC Programmer H P C Stepper Motor CR Cruise Switch HUD Switch HUD DispIay WVAC i rograrnrner IPC Cluster Underhood LP L PUSide Mk L PK Turn...

Page 341: ...38 m 40 42 Position Circuitry 1 Not Used 2 RFA SBM IPC LCM 3 Turn Signal Hazard Switch 4 R e Oxygen Sensor Post Oxygen Sensor Ignition Module Rt Hi Beam Not Used Lt Hi Beam Not Used Rt Low Beam Lt Low...

Page 342: ...1 22 23 24 2 26 24 29 30 31 Welay Tgn Relay Worn ReTay Cooling Fan 2 ReTay Theft 1 Position 32 33 34 35 36 37 as 39 40 41 42 43 44 TQRear BEC Seats To H P BEC Run Starter Welays High Speed Fan Rly 6 6...

Page 343: ...I I I 7 6 7 16 17 Not Used 20 Fuel Door Re1 Sol Tmnk Re1 Relay DLC...

Page 344: ...nt hooks 2 Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of To Reinst 4 the RearSeat Cwhicban the vehicle 26 27 28 at Rearcig Les E Rear Cig Ltr RFA Mem Seat Module Driver Seat Switch cushion To help a...

Page 345: ...n always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted I 2 3 Buckle the center passenger position safety beE then route the safety belts though the proper slots in the...

Page 346: ...controlled by a Self Tension idler pulley Tensionadjustment should never be necessary Cooling System 13quarts 12 3k Engine Crankcase Oil change with filter change 4 5 quarts 4 3L Power Steering Comple...

Page 347: ...be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your dealer Engine 3800 Engine 3800 SuperchargedEngine VIN Engine Code K 1 Type V6 V6 Displacement 3 8L 3 8 CompressionRatio 9 4 1 8 5 1...

Page 348: ...lter AC Type GF 627 Spark Plugs ACType 41 921 Gap 0 060 inch 152crn Windshield WiperBlades Type Hook Style Length 22 inches 56 cm Filter HVAC air filter GM Part No 52472175 Passenger Compartment Air g...

Page 349: ...ory drive belts Onebelt drives the generator power steering pump coolantpump surd air conditioningcompressor The secondbelt drivesthe superchwger Each belt has its own tensionermi idler pulley See Mai...

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Page 351: ...nce Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule P a r t B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuei Fill At Least oncc a h4onth At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Part C...

Page 352: ...for details Jr ceep yor vehicle in good working condition but o helps the environment AEB reconirnended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenancecan even affect the quality of...

Page 353: ...vice information See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part 8 Owner Cheeks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what YOU can easily do to help keep your ve...

Page 354: ...is part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when youshould schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service peopl...

Page 355: ...il md Filter Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication Every 12 000Miles 20000 km Passenger Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Change o...

Page 356: ...ichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs fir...

Page 357: ...transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guidesand the underbody contact points and linkage If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor Index the monitor will show you when to change the oil usu...

Page 358: ...Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper SeefootnoteAt rotation pattern 2nd additional infomation See footnote 0 Change engine oil and filter r every 3 months whichever o...

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Page 362: ...0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for p oger rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9...

Page 363: ...every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0 Repiace passenger compartmentair filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper a d L e L 7 fiv I A 9 W L g u gi k b An Emission C...

Page 364: ...ery 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index orgroper L h An Emission Control Service See footnote See ootnote rotation pattern and additional infor...

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Page 366: ...he Index for proper An Emission Cmrol ScrvI ct2 See footnote Seefootnote rotation pattern m d additional infomation See footnote DATE 1 MILEAGE SERVICED 7 9 O b W j f l l a yie i yyJ 000 9 t L l Chang...

Page 367: ...r occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See TireEnspection a d Rotation inthe Index for proper An Emission Control Sewice See footnote Seefo...

Page 368: ...ontrol Service Seefootnote Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first Seefo tnote Replace passenger compartment air GEter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in th...

Page 369: ...lines for damage orleaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An EUZE SS Q I C t t d Service See footnote For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and a...

Page 370: ...r 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the index forproper An Emission Control Sewice See footnote See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote flrCG Gl QQ GG iL...

Page 371: ...In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C Oh higher...

Page 372: ...to change the engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 GOO km and 7 500 miles X2 500 k r n since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 008 miles 5...

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Page 374: ...tment air filter CI Rotate tires See Tirehs ectiopm and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Replace air cleaner filter El Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket rot...

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Page 377: ...first 0 Lubricate chassis components OF every I2 months whichever occurs first c Rotate tires See Fire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Sewice See fuotnste See footn...

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Page 379: ...mended Fluids a d Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for groper rotation pattern and additional information...

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Page 381: ...r ones as shown in 3m D Check the engiae oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer...

Page 382: ...openedOB broken air bag coverings and have them repaired OF replaced The air bag system does not need regularmaintenaxe Inspect wiper blades for wex or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear W Q o...

Page 383: ...The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 2 3 Before you start be sure yo3 have C E Q U room around the vehicle It sh...

Page 384: ...teep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot QII the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the enginerunning and tramaxle in NEUTRAL N s...

Page 385: ...Proper proceduresto perfom these services may be found in a service manual See Service2nd Owner Publications in the Index...

Page 386: ...r Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Bart No 12377985 or equivalerzt or lubricant meeting requireaents of NLGL 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Power Steering Fluid GM P a r tNc 1052884 H pint 1050017...

Page 387: ...H Q Q Latch Secondary Latch Anchor and Release Pawl Assembly b o t s Spring...

Page 388: ...After h e scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who pedorned the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval...

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Page 391: ...er Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute courtesy Transportation Resolutio...

Page 392: ...oncern has not been resolvedto your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that...

Page 393: ...For help outside of the United States and Canada call the followingnumbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Is...

Page 394: ...02 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario E1H 8P7 Refer to YQUT Warranty and Ow...

Page 395: ...cility it is a means of assisting customers in an emergency situation e Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work withBuick owners...

Page 396: ...dealer ordetails Because QE uncertain availability it is frequently not possible to provide customers with the same rndadei loaner vehicle including optional equipment as the vehicle the customer own...

Page 397: ...olution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB...

Page 398: ...reject If YOU accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entiredispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made...

Page 399: ...n Canada please call us at 1 8OG 253 3777 English OF 1 800 263 7854 French Orpwrite General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre B43 005 1908Coionmel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7...

Page 400: ...ve technicat service information needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER S INFORM...

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Page 403: ...ht 2 78 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 30 Appearancecare 6 55 Appearance Care Materials 6 62 Air Control Climate Control System 3 3 3 4 ArbitrntionProgram 8 7 Armrest Storage 2 60 2 61 Ashtrays 2 6...

Page 404: ...Door Unlocking System 2 5 Certification Label 4 3 1 Chains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 54 Change Engine Oil Soon 6 16 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 Check Engine Light 2 79 Check Tire Pressure System 6 47 C...

Page 405: ...Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 I Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 61 Damage Sheet Metal 6 61 Daytime Running Lamps 2 45 Dead Battery 5 3 D...

Page 406: ...arting 2 22 Supercharged 6 12 EngineQil 6 12 Additives 6 16 Adding 6 24 Change EngineOil Soon 6 16 Checking 6 13 Pressure Light 2 82 Used 6 16 WhentoChmge 6 16 Entry Lighting Delayed 2 47 Exhaust Engi...

Page 407: ...nder 2 45 Aiming 6 37 Head up Display 2 84 Hewing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 HeatedBacklite Actenna 3 36 Hexed OLiesicie L M P ITOT 2 56 HeatedSeacs 1 5 eaeir g 3 5 7 I 1gh 8errm Headlamps 2 37...

Page 408: ...g 2 48 TheaterDimming 2 47 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 8 Leaving Your Vchiclc with the Engine Running 2 30 LightSensor Twilight Sentinel 2 46 Lighter 2 63 Lights Air Flap Readiness 2 22 2 76 Anti Lock Brak...

Page 409: ...ty 2 63 Inside Manual Daymight Rearview 2 50 Parallel Park Assist 2 55 2 92 Power Remote Control 2 55 MMT 6 4 Moisture Sensing DelayWipers 2 39 MountainRoads 4 24 Multifunction Lever 2 35 N e t Conven...

Page 410: ...Problems on the Road 5 1 Protection Lockout 2 8 Publications Service and Owner 8 10 Powcr Power Seat Radiator 5 19 Radiator Pressure Cap 4 27 Radio Reception 3 34 Radios 3 10 3 14 3 18 3 21 Rain Drivi...

Page 411: ...Guides 1 32 Rear Seat Outside Passenger P sidcns 1 28 R e a Seat Passengers 1 28 RernirLder Eight 1 832 75 Replacing After a C r s h 1 52 Right Front Passenger Position 1 L P Shoulder Beit Height Adj...

Page 412: ...TM 4 10 Tips 4 11 Tilt 2 35 Touch Controls 3 9 3 33 StorageAreas 2 5 6 Specifications Engine 4 73 Power 4 10 Steering Wheel Storage Vehicle 6 33 Sunvisors 2 63 Supercharged Engine 6 12 Supercharger Oi...

Page 413: ...4 35 Tongueweight 4 34 Total Weight on Tires 4 35 Towing 4 32 Turnsignals 4 37 Weight 4 34 Transaxle Fluid TransaxleFluid Automatic 6 20 Transmitters Matching to Your VcEricle Trunk Lan p 2 50 LockRel...

Page 414: ...hicle 5 59 Weatherstrips 6 59 Wheei Alignment 6 52 NutTorque 5 29 4 72 Wrench 5 23 Wepiacement 6 53 WindowEock 2 34 Windows 2 33 Express Down 2 34 Pcwer 2 33 Fluid 2 38 6 28 Fluid Level Check BIttdeCh...

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