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Summary of Contents for 1998 Regal

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Page 3: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the...

Page 4: ...so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave thismanual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10415721B Second Edition WE SU...

Page 5: ...and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find anumber of safety cautionsin this book We use abox and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you...

Page 6: ...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 m...

Page 7: ...gers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbo...

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Page 9: ...e Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Rear...

Page 10: ...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 vehicleis not moving 2 Way Man...

Page 11: ...side of the driver s seat cushion The passenger s switch is located on the rightside of the passenger s seat cushion To move the seat forward or rearward push the switch forward or rearward To raise...

Page 12: ...rm the seat at ahigher temperature To turn this featureoff return the switch to its center position The button directly in the middle of the heated seat switches is used for traction control see Tract...

Page 13: ...ld go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash th belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at yourpelvic bones This could ca...

Page 14: ...de the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts...

Page 15: ...shes aremild and some crashescan be so serious that even buckled up aperson wouldn t survive But most crashes arein between Inmany of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away With...

Page 16: ...I Put someoneon it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 9...

Page 18: ...n if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out ismuch greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have...

Page 19: ...Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for peopleof adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts andchddren And thereare different rules for smaller children and...

Page 20: ...re slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender atthe end of this section Ma...

Page 21: ...best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull thebelt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you beg...

Page 22: ...neck but not falling off your shoulder What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose Itwon t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too l...

Page 23: ...e seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serio...

Page 24: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force...

Page 25: ...eriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer tofix...

Page 26: ...it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injure...

Page 27: ...ed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are todo their job and comply with federal regulations Here are th...

Page 28: ...nst or very close to an air bag whenit inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the be...

Page 29: ...e system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there isan electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System...

Page 30: ...etween an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occ...

Page 31: ...y the vehicle slowsdown in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects thatthe vehicle is in a crash Thesensing...

Page 32: ...you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In manycrashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields ar...

Page 33: ...ostsby turning off the vehicleimmediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how...

Page 34: ...o are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Y Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate...

Page 35: ...lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching thethighs In a crash this appl...

Page 36: ...very quickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Page 37: ...lt away from theneck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small...

Page 38: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 39: ...crosses theshoulder To remove and store thecomfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that you can take them out from the guides Pullthe guideupward to expose its storage clip and then slide the...

Page 40: ...enterPassenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1...

Page 41: ...changes the need for everyone touse safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province sayschildren up to some age must be restrained while in a vehi...

Page 42: ...all 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 an infant s neck is weak...

Page 43: ...til a crash Duringa crash a babywill become so heavy you can t holdit For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5kg baby will suddenly become a240 lb 110 kg force on yo...

Page 44: ...by children who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds 10and 27 kg and whose height is between 33 5 and 51 inches 850 and 1295 mm and who are capableof sitting upright alone The child should also be at least...

Page 45: ...the upper pair of slots A the middle pair of slots B or the lower pair of slots C Q A Which slots should I use for my child With the child seated on the child restraint cushion use the pair of slots...

Page 46: ...afety belts A C TidN MAKE SURE THETOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERSIS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS COULDBE INJUREDDURING A SUDDEN STOPOR CRASH...

Page 47: ...2 If the leftand right halvesof the shoulderharness clip are fastened together separate them 3 If the lap shoulderharness is buckled unlatch it by pushing the button on the buckle 1 39...

Page 48: ...4 Pull down the seatback part of the pad D 5 Select one sideof the harness Add some slack to the shoulder part by pulling up on the lap part You ll keep most of this slack until you finish Step 9 1 40...

Page 49: ...rness slackback into the slot 7 m i s t the harness slightlyto remove it from the slot 8 Move the harnessup or down to thecorrect slot The correct slotis the onethat will be at orjust above the top of...

Page 50: ...flipped over Repeat Steps 5 through 10 for the other side of the harness Be sure both sides are adjusted to the same height Move the pad back against the child restraint seatback Make sure the harnes...

Page 51: ...child ina sudden stop or crash I f a child isthe propersize for thebuilt in child restraint securethe child usingthe child restraint s harness But children who are too large forthe built in child rest...

Page 52: ...right halves of the shoulder harness clip arefastened together separate them 2 If the lap shoulder harness is buckled unlatch it by pushing the button on the buckle 3 Place thechild on the child restr...

Page 53: ...freely again Then repeat this step pulling only one side of the harness out 5 Push the latchplate F into the buckle until it clicks Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objectsthat may prevent y...

Page 54: ...late window 3 Ifthe harness locks befme the latch plate reaches the buckle let the harnessgo all the way back SOit will move fjreely again Thenrepeat Steps6 and 7 Be sure to keep the lamess pulled all...

Page 55: ...s clipis to help keep theharness positioned on the child s shoulders A CAUTION An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place onthe child s shoulders If the harnessisn t on t...

Page 56: ...clip Then unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle and let both sides of the harness go all the way back so they will move freely again Then repeat Steps 4 through 8 10 Adjust the posit...

Page 57: ...on the buckle 1 Unfasten the shoulder harness clip 3 Move one sideof the harness off the child s shoulder and let the harness go all the way back 4 Move the other side of the harness off the child s...

Page 58: ...3 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback 4 Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on theseatback J...

Page 59: ...ecting a child restraint take into consideration notonly 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 An infant...

Page 60: ...raints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that theinfant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a cr...

Page 61: ...ard facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible...

Page 62: ...kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use la...

Page 63: ...ther than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A ch...

Page 64: ...hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can then install the anchor for you In Canada this work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install...

Page 65: ...nstructions will show you how If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck put itbehind the child restraint 4 Pull the restof the shoulderbelt all theway out of the retractor to set t...

Page 66: ...e sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or lar...

Page 67: ...t instructions will show 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 you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its...

Page 68: ...our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why A CAUTICY A child in a rear facing child rest int can be seriously injured or killed if...

Page 69: ...ar back as it willgo before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put therestraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehic...

Page 70: ...traint You may fmd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint indifferent directions to be sure it is secure To remove...

Page 71: ...the childcan wear a lap shoulderbelt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in therear seat But they need...

Page 72: ...to the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have t...

Page 73: ...ies Wherever the child sits the lapportion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force tothe child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Bel...

Page 74: ...ps can rip apartunder impact forces just like torn or frayed safety belts can They may not protect a child in a crash If a harness strap is torn or frayed get a new harness right away Also look for an...

Page 75: ...Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re P...

Page 76: ...le with the ignition keyis 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 lea...

Page 77: ...or door key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call Buick Premium Roadside Assistance at 1 800 252 1112 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a...

Page 78: ...be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors andyou will be far better off whenever you drive...

Page 79: ...ks while any door is open The feature works by disabling the power door locks when a key is in the ignition and any door is open You may override the Lockout Protection Feature by holding the power do...

Page 80: ...reardoor will be a lock Insert your key into this lock and rotate it upward This will engage the safety lock To disengage the feature rotate the lock downward 3 Close the door 4 Do the same thing to...

Page 81: ...ke pedal Mode 4 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted outof PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P Automatic door relock when any door is...

Page 82: ...try later in this section for more details Thedoors do not lock when the lock switch is pressed but instead three chimes are heard These chimes indicate that the Delayed Locking function has been acti...

Page 83: ...will be heard if the featureis enabled When the door unlock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operatingmode Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle takeyour key...

Page 84: ...r to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during r...

Page 85: ...ock feature will be changed when you perform the following sequence with your vehicle s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN 1 2 Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the doorloc...

Page 86: ...grammed mode of the lock and unlock Security Feedback features Illumination onRemote Activation This featureprovides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received a...

Page 87: ...dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Eachvehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it 1 NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to tou...

Page 88: ...ransmitter together and hold for approximately seven seconds or until three brief horn chirps areheard You will also need to usethis procedure if your vehicle has lost battery power for an extended pe...

Page 89: ...ng you to remove your key from theignition and take itwith you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lockthe doors Park in a lighted...

Page 90: ...n If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit B...

Page 91: ...Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings See Towinga Trailer in the Index for more information...

Page 92: ...if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sureyou are using the correc...

Page 93: ...ushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine getswarm I NOTICE Holding yourkey in START for longer th...

Page 94: ...signed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change theway the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If yo...

Page 95: ...operly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sureto unplug and store th...

Page 96: ...ift lever on the console between the seats The above graphic is also displayed on your instrument panel cluster Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you re in PARK P or...

Page 97: ...re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Make surethe shift lever isfully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You must fully apply...

Page 98: ...engine racing isn t coveredby your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55 k d h push your Going abo...

Page 99: ...ain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on 0 When driving on hilly winding roads 0 When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears 0 When going down a steep hil...

Page 100: ...vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold yourvehicle in positionon a hill Driver SelectableShift If Equip...

Page 101: ...console shift panel To remove the cap use a screwdriver orkey Then insert the key or screwdriver intothe slot press down and hold Make sure you have your foot on the brake pedal while you are performi...

Page 102: ...ifting Into PARK P 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK...

Page 103: ...shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave thevehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t lea...

Page 104: ...ome of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You must fully a...

Page 105: ...s and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when drivin...

Page 106: ...e running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyse...

Page 107: ...itch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop thewindow while itis lowering press the front of the switch To raise thewindow press and hold the front of the switch The d...

Page 108: ...e vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move thesteering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever...

Page 109: ...urn by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes fasterthan normal as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulb is...

Page 110: ...r on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They llstay on as long as youhold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the dash will come on Release the lever to turn the high beam...

Page 111: ...w blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or icecan overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clearaway snow or iceto prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the top of t...

Page 112: ...ith cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40k d h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below...

Page 113: ...Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise controlat a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 4...

Page 114: ...hile Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Co...

Page 115: ...ts Courtesy Lamps Fog Lamps Cornering Lamps If you pull the knob out halfway it will turn on your parking lamps and your other operating lamps If you pull the knob all the way out your headlamps will...

Page 116: ...on only your front turn signal lamps will be on The headlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your front tu...

Page 117: ...ny conditions The enabled disabled state of this feature will be toggled when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in RUN 1 2 3 Press and hold the power door l...

Page 118: ...lights by moving the LIGHTS dial If you turn the dial past MAX your courtesy or interior lamps will come on Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened several lamps come on These lamps are courtesy lamps...

Page 119: ...Thedoorsarelocked 0 An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will rema...

Page 120: ...x lamps on If you leave any of these lamps on they will automatically turn off after 20 minutes if the ignition is in OFF The lamps won t come back on again until you Turn the ignition on 0 Turn the l...

Page 121: ...rochromic dayhight rearview mirror Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on Themirror will darken gradually to reduce glarefrom headlamps behind you This may take a few mome...

Page 122: ...Defogger in the Index Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat Adjust each mirror so you can see the...

Page 123: ...ess on the topof the cupholder door located justbehind the console shift lever Two cupholders willpop into an upright position The consolehas cupholders a cassette tape storage area and a coinholder T...

Page 124: ...e net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Storethose in the trunk as farforward as youcan You can unhook the net...

Page 125: ...and while itis heating If you do itwon t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors To block out gl...

Page 126: ...utlet This feature can be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle 1 NOTICE Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they...

Page 127: ...es power ground and accessory wires which can be accessed toadd aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle It is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle under the glovebox and is labeled...

Page 128: ...Readiness Package If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a wiring harness that will work witha dealer installed GM Hughes portable phone The phone has integrated features with the radio and car...

Page 129: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System A Lamp Controls B Instrument Cluster C Vents D Glove Box E Audio System E Climate Controls 2 55...

Page 130: ...Version Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going abouthow much fuelis in your tank andmany o...

Page 131: ...Optional Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar 2 57...

Page 132: ...al of the old odometer then that will be done But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was install...

Page 133: ...ten gages and warning lights work together to letyou know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages sh...

Page 134: ...iving your air bag system may notwork properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn...

Page 135: ...ser tothe floor It may take longer tostop If the light isstill on or if the anti lock brakesystem warning light is flashing have the vehicletowed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light a...

Page 136: ...f the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop Have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehi...

Page 137: ...warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Anti Lock BrakeSystem A...

Page 138: ...press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for more information If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control...

Page 139: ...rn off and the warning light will come on When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly Traction Control System Active Light LOW TRAC When your tra...

Page 140: ...ight will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Active Light earlier in this section If you havethe Enhanced Traction Systemor the Traction Control System this light will also come on when the system is...

Page 141: ...oad section of this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage TEMP You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves...

Page 142: ...the other three tires The tirepressure monitor system won t alert you if the pressure in more than one tire is low if the system is not yet calibrated or if the vehicle is moving faster than 70 mph 11...

Page 143: ...diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine ma...

Page 144: ...ght is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer orqualified service center for service If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malf...

Page 145: ...ave your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Qil Wa...

Page 146: ...t fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engi...

Page 147: ...2 000miles 3 200k m or less forharsh conditions Also see Maintenance Schedule in the Index for further instructionson when to change your oil To reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light see CHANGE OIL SOON Lig...

Page 148: ...ight will come on if you have certain non emission related vehicle problems These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified dealership for necess...

Page 149: ...pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F 0 It takes a little more or less fuelto fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated thetank was half full but it actually took a...

Page 150: ...charged Engine INST MPG OIL Iumb L 100 km AVG i nn l I LIFERANGE 3 8L L36 Engine Your Driver Information Center DIC located below the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster gives you important saf...

Page 151: ...buttons for the driver information center are located to the left of the steering wheel just below the instrument panel cluster EM Press thisbutton to change the display from English to metric units o...

Page 152: ...R Shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life When the oil lifeindex is less than lo the CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule...

Page 153: ...d Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 20 3 25...

Page 154: ...left for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow MAX This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrum...

Page 155: ...ioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside airescape Thi...

Page 156: ...ilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearingthe front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use FRONT with the temperatur...

Page 157: ...instrument panel outlets Theair conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperatureis below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the t...

Page 158: ...n outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use H...

Page 159: ...ep you comfortable Theair conditioningcompressor will run if the outside temperature is above 40 F 4 C You may notice adelay of two to threeminutes before the fan comes on at startup in cool weather D...

Page 160: ...cle you can select airflow direction fan speed outside or recirculated air and air compressor operation with the following buttons AIR FLOW This control has several settings to control the direction o...

Page 161: ...ot permitted in FRONT defrost modeand is only permitted in WINDSHIELD FLOOR mode if the compressor is turned on The indicator light will be lit when recirculation is engaged but will light forone seco...

Page 162: ...indows quickly press the FRONT button set the temperature to 90 O F 32 C select high fan speed and turn the DUAL button off To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear push the AIR FLOW button...

Page 163: ...air path under the front seats clearof objects This helpsair to circulatethroughout your vehicle Rear Window Defogger I REAR 1 1 The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog fromthe rear...

Page 164: ...esigned to operateeasily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and ho...

Page 165: ...hes 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 your selection...

Page 166: ...then go on to the next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning Theradio will not stop at a preset if the station is weak Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the...

Page 167: ...for the radio Other controls may have different functionswhen a tapeis inserted Thedisplay will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert atape when the ignition o...

Page 168: ...will play CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to thetapes and...

Page 169: ...ew seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK buttons again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favori...

Page 170: ...again after C W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting...

Page 171: ...is button to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press...

Page 172: ...ned It will still play tapes but you should clean it assoon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press an...

Page 173: ...p for a few seconds then go on to thenext station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning Thesound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return toyour f...

Page 174: ...EB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to t...

Page 175: ...at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work The sound will mute while seeking The SEEKdown and up arrows will also find the previous and next selectionson the tape 44 3...

Page 176: ...ff first press EJECT or RECALL If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the display When things get back to normal the disc shou...

Page 177: ...display EJECT Press thisbutton to remove the disc The radio will play If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or system...

Page 178: ...n the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written d...

Page 179: ...ter the colrect code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contactyour dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret codeas follows pause no more than 15 seconds between...

Page 180: ...h each of the preset radio stations If a preset radio station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the presetstation Press SCAN again to stopscanning AM FM Press this button to choose AM FM1...

Page 181: ...n beloud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting thevolume control on your radio toa safe sound level beforeyour hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the...

Page 182: ...e of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealersh...

Page 183: ...k of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast shou...

Page 184: ...lass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines forthe AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception On cars...

Page 185: ...4 6 4 6 4 12 4 14 4 15 4 16 4 17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 19 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 25 4 25 4 27...

Page 186: ...ble 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 to...

Page 187: ...nk alcohol There aregood medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcoholand then drive But what if...

Page 188: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 IO percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Page 189: ...n a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person...

Page 190: ...your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or threeseconds or more with anothe...

Page 191: ...push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longerto stop and the brake pedal will be har...

Page 192: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The co...

Page 193: ...in the Index Traction Control System With 3800 Supercharged Engine Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system o...

Page 194: ...turn the traction control system off if youever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand mud ice orsnow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system of...

Page 195: ...rmal The Enhanced Traction System operatesin all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift leverposition you ve chosen so you should use thelow...

Page 196: ...best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnetic Variable Effo...

Page 197: ...are timeswhen steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane ora car suddenly pulls out fromnowhere or a child darts out from betwee...

Page 198: ...od reason to practicedefensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you...

Page 199: ...ates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the laneor adouble solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too...

Page 200: ...ering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driverhas asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route o...

Page 201: ...raking including enginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause thetires to slide You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize...

Page 202: ...ght They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds f...

Page 203: ...uddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are ingood shape a heavy rain can make it harder to se...

Page 204: ...to avoid puddles But if youcan t try toslow down before you hit them A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose c...

Page 205: ...usually happens at higherspeeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too...

Page 206: ...city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the cityjust asyou would for a cross country trip T r y to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 207: ...o the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance overyour shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 208: ...one before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some thing...

Page 209: ...can leave the road in less than a second and you could crashand be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips a Make sure your vehicle is...

Page 210: ...the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poorbraking or even none going down a h i l...

Page 211: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid arag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 212: ...d snow or icecan be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing ra...

Page 213: ...appear in shaded areas where the suncan t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings orunder bridges Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are cl...

Page 214: ...ustgases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear a...

Page 215: ...e from the cold But do it as little as possible Preservethe fuel as long asyou can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until he...

Page 216: ...out Don t carry more than 167 pounds 75 kg in your trunk u 1 1 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break ori...

Page 217: ...you can Don t leave aseat folded down unlessyou need to Towing a Trailer I If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the tra...

Page 218: ...dsand under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do here are so...

Page 219: ...o useyour rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle isused to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you h...

Page 220: ...the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch thetrailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded trailer weight...

Page 221: ...ide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains...

Page 222: ...orking This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still workin...

Page 223: ...h whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other driversyou re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows o...

Page 224: ...our regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the...

Page 225: ...I NOTES 4 41...

Page 226: ...k NOTES 4 42...

Page 227: ...roblems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 15 5 17 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 25 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 26 Changing a Flat Tire...

Page 228: ...ur front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in they even work if the key isn t in the ignition To turn off the flashers p...

Page 229: ...n enough electricity to If you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to yourvehicle that wouldn t b...

Page 230: ...ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks an...

Page 231: ...ery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add wate...

Page 232: ...ive will go to negative or ametal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get ashort that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too A CAUTION I Fans or other moving engine pa...

Page 233: ...with the good battery and run the engine for a while 9 Now connect theblack negative cable to negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negativ...

Page 234: ...tory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aeroskirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning fl...

Page 235: ...avoid inj y to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is Never tow faster than safeor posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under yourvehicle after...

Page 236: ...ey in OFF The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle shou...

Page 237: ...r carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle toground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand r...

Page 238: ...These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier equipment NOTICE When attachingT hooksto the shipping slots in the frame rail attach them inside of the frame to avoid damage to the frame or f...

Page 239: ...or car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Use the T slots for car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground...

Page 240: ...r pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of both lateral arms I NOTICE...

Page 241: ...t open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coola...

Page 242: ...s necessary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be sa...

Page 243: ...ood can start up even when the engine is not running and caninjure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don...

Page 244: ...o you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive...

Page 245: ...rous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle scoolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture Withplain water or the wrong...

Page 246: ...rts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you...

Page 247: ...are under pressure and if you turnthe radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for...

Page 248: ...or hose is no longer hot T u r nthe pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If youhear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there...

Page 249: ...oper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air...

Page 250: ...sure cap off 8 Start the engine and let it run untilyou can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 9 By this time the coolant level insidethe radiator filler ne...

Page 251: ...wout here are a few tips about what to expectand what to do If a front tire fails the flat tirewill create adrag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and gr...

Page 252: ...d be badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Setthe parking brakefirmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Wrn off the engine To be even more certa...

Page 253: ...later in this section for more information aboutthe compact spare 1 Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk and turn the center nut on the compact spare cover to the leftto remove it The...

Page 254: ...A 3 Turn the nut holding the jack tothe left and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C 5 28...

Page 255: ...rench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps They won t come off You will only be ableto loosen them Once you have loosened the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench if needed y...

Page 256: ...only by a jack 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts 2 Turn the jack handle to the right to raise thejack lift Don t remove them yet head a few inches I A CAUTION Raising yourvehicle with...

Page 257: ...cm from the rear edge of the front wheel opening or justbehind the two bolts as shown FRONT EDGE OF REAR WHEEL OPENING 4 For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 5 inch...

Page 258: ...ces and spare wheel A CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make thewheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you...

Page 259: ...loose Your wheel could fall off causinga serious accident Replace the wheel nuts with therounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Low...

Page 260: ...e the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100Ib ft 140Nom NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the whee...

Page 261: ...n your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tireyou must use the extension with the protector guide to help avoid wheel surface damage Use th...

Page 262: ...t spare tire with a full sizetire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly Be sureto calibrate y...

Page 263: ...ssure Monitor in the Index The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tireas soon as you can Your s...

Page 264: ...t whenyou re stuck but you must usecaution Ifyaa let your tiresspin at M JI speed they can expIode andyou or others could be injured And the transaxleor otherparts of the vehicle can overheat Thatcoul...

Page 265: ...e Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 5 1 6 52 6 52 6 52 6 53 6 54 6 55 6 57 6...

Page 266: ...ehicle than GM trained and supported service people this manual can To order the proper service manual see We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Y...

Page 267: ...fication number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the 3800 engine VIN...

Page 268: ...tates adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction i...

Page 269: ...it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in ano...

Page 270: ...e Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The tethered cap is behind a hinged door on theleft side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fil...

Page 271: ...ide 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 determine if...

Page 272: ...ther than the ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete 0 Bring the fill nozzlein contact with the Don t smoke while pump...

Page 273: ...the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle locatedjust below the instrumentpanel and to the left of the steering column Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood relea...

Page 274: ...Washer Fluid Reservoir B Battery C Radiator Fill Cap D Remote Positive Battery Terminal E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Oil Dipstick G Engine Oil Fill Cap H Automatic Transaxle I Brake Flui...

Page 275: ...hield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Battery C Radiator Fill Cap D Remote Positive H Automatic Transaxle E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Brake Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Dipstick J Engine Coolant Recov...

Page 276: ...creased pressure required during specific driving conditions When this increased pressure or boostis not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess airthat the supercharger i...

Page 277: ...k in a l lthe way Remove itagain keeping the tip down and check thelevel The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the frontof the engine Turn off the engineand give the oil a few minutes...

Page 278: ...e Index NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine o...

Page 279: ...he front of the oil container I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS If you have your oil changed for you be surethe oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasol...

Page 280: ...your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if youthink something should be added When to Change EngineOil Your vehicle has an Oil LifeMonitor This feature will let you know when to change your oil and f...

Page 281: ...roducts Used oil canbe a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowingoil from the filter before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the tr...

Page 282: ...e And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Passenger CompartmentAir Filter The passenger compartment air filter islocated...

Page 283: ...etype of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index air filter 9 Reposition the air inlet grille 10 Replace the air inlet grilleretainers 11 Reposition the hood weatherstrip 1...

Page 284: ...on hole Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Torque to 88 lb in 10 N m Automatic TransaxleFluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the...

Page 285: ...0 When outside temperatures areabove 90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluidshould be at n...

Page 286: ...nd wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level...

Page 287: ...ty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluidlevel is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The coolings stem in your...

Page 288: ...mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything E Adding only plain water t...

Page 289: ...parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which cl...

Page 290: ...the Index nrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burnyou badly With the coolant recoverytank you willalmost never h...

Page 291: ...ing Fluid Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a pre...

Page 292: ...id is at theADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid touse see RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failureto use the proper fluid...

Page 293: ...er fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only thr...

Page 294: ...rk well or won t work at all So 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 are worn then you ll have too much fluid whe...

Page 295: ...or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid 1 NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral b...

Page 296: ...s for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident Whenyou hear...

Page 297: ...to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Buick has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have toadd water to one of these When it s...

Page 298: ...s have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Pull up on the hea...

Page 299: ...ation of the vertical and horizontal aim by your dealer To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface The vehicle should...

Page 300: ...you if your adjustment is much above plus 0 4 degrees If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment follow these steps Driver s Side Headlamp Shown A Vertical aim adjustment screw B Horizonta...

Page 301: ...is centered at 0 zero Front Parking and I urn Signal Lamp 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Remove the rubber bulb access cover 3 Twist and pull...

Page 302: ...k 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk 3 Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter of a turn right to left 4 Place the new bulb into the bulb socket 5 Turn the bulb one quarter of a turn to...

Page 303: ...the 3 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket vehicle B right to left 4 Pull out the socket 5 Pull the bulb out of the socket There are twobulbs on each taillamp 6 Push in a new bulb 7 Repl...

Page 304: ...hand tighten 4 Close the trunk lid Back up Lamp The back up lamps are located in thetrunk lid applique Refer to the trunklid applique removal procedure earlier in this section for graphic and further...

Page 305: ...e bulb housing located in the center of the assembly and pull straight up Pull the bulb out of the socket Push in a new bulb Replace the socket into the dome lamp assembly Reconnect the dome lampassem...

Page 306: ...ires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Buick Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly us...

Page 307: ...rloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tireshave too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless d...

Page 308: ...in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index When the LOW TIRE light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and...

Page 309: ...a tireis 12psi 83 kPa differentfrom the other three tires Detection thresholds may be higher and detection times may be longer on rough roads curves and at high speeds The system is not capableof dete...

Page 310: ...t or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In anemergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all t...

Page 311: ...PC number will be followedby an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace yourtires with those not having a TPC Spec number make surethey are the same size load range speed rating and construction type...

Page 312: ...nce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparativerating based on the wear rate of the tirewhen tested under controlled conditions on a specified government testcourse For examp...

Page 313: ...e wheels on your vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefully at thefactory to giveyou the longesttire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed Howe...

Page 314: ...g life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearanceand tireor tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Inde...

Page 315: ...hain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contactingyour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow downuntil it stops Driving toofast or spinning the wheels with...

Page 316: ...ructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area 0 If a ring forms after sp...

Page 317: ...l water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose InteriorCleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warmwater and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp clothto remove dirt...

Page 318: ...nt pad is attached to the child restraint cushion and seatback with fastener strips You can remove the pad machine wash it in cold water on a gentle cycleand tumble dry it on alow heat setting Never b...

Page 319: ...r blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone greasewit...

Page 320: ...ys use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for abasecoatklearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finishmay ddl the finish or...

Page 321: ...cause you could damage the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an a...

Page 322: ...rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuellines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody wi...

Page 323: ...from whitewalls White oz 0 473L 1050174 Use on chrome stainless steel nickel copper and brass Chrome Cleanerand Polish 16 02 0 473 L 1050173 Removes tar road oil and asphalt Tar and Road Oil Remover...

Page 324: ...Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify yo...

Page 325: ...is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood electrical center An electrical overload will cause the lamps togo on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp syst...

Page 326: ...silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Besure you replace abad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuse...

Page 327: ...e Control Clusters Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Data Link Fuse 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 Description Stoplamps Parking Lamps Fog Lamps Auxiliary Power Connectio...

Page 328: ...ster CEL TEL High Blower Passenger sHeated Seat Audio Steering Wheel Controls Wipers Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side Some fuses and relays are in the underhood electrical center on the pa...

Page 329: ...er ABS Keyless Entry CEL TEL Data Link HVAC Head Cluster Radio AUX Power Power Drop Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch Wipers Radio Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module AUX Power Power Drop Powe...

Page 330: ...Used Electronic Ignition Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor Engine Emissions Not Used Headlamp Right Fuse 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SYMBOL Description Rear Compartment Release Parking L...

Page 331: ...4 quarts 7 L After Complete Overhaul 10quarts 9 5 L When drainingheplacingconverter morefluid will be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3 8L Code K 12 3quarts 11 6L 3 8L Code 1 12 3quarts 11...

Page 332: ...F 91 C 195 F 91 C Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 Horsepower 240 0 5200 195 0 5200 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 109 0inches 276 9 cm Tread Front 62 1 inches 157 7cm Tread Rear 61 2inches 155 4cm...

Page 333: ...s AC Type RC27 RKE Batteries Type CR2032 2 or equivalent Spark Plugs Engine Oil Filter PCV Valve Radiator Cap 3 8L Code K AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3 8L Code 1 AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 i...

Page 334: ...b NOTES 6 70...

Page 335: ...anized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Servlces Using Your Maintenance Schedule Part B Owner Checksand Services At Each FuelFill At Least Oncea Month At LeastTwice a Year At Least Oncea Year 7 18 7 18 7...

Page 336: ...ce not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qu...

Page 337: ...ion See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to helpkeep your vehicle in good...

Page 338: ...e If you have any questions on how to keep your vehiclein good condition seeyour dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to...

Page 339: ...the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle hasan Engine Oil LifeMonitor This monitor will show you when to changethe engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 k...

Page 340: ...See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Sewice See footnote 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footn...

Page 341: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket rotation pattern and addition...

Page 342: ...ne Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote f 0...

Page 343: ...onitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires Se...

Page 344: ...lace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damageor leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission ControlService An Emission Con...

Page 345: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles I37 500 km 0 Check OilLife Monitor If engineoil and filter are cha...

Page 346: ...needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote...

Page 347: ...terrain 32 C or higher When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid and filter do not...

Page 348: ...oillevel and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary Se...

Page 349: ...them repairedor replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiperblades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damagedor that strea...

Page 350: ...pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starterworks in any other position...

Page 351: ...eady to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To chec...

Page 352: ...eams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor panor could let exhaust fumesinto the vehicle See Engine Exhaust inthe Index Engine Cooling System Inspe...

Page 353: ...No I2377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent USAGE Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger Windshield Washer...

Page 354: ...ervice in theboxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should...

Page 355: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 21...

Page 356: ...Maintenance Record MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 22...

Page 357: ...Maintenance Record 7 23...

Page 358: ...Maintenance Record I ODOMETER I I I DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 24...

Page 359: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 25...

Page 360: ...I 1 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 26...

Page 361: ...ction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program...

Page 362: ...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 363: ...help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands...

Page 364: ...902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer toyour Warranty and Ow...

Page 365: ...it is a means of assisting customersin an emergency situation Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to workwith Buick owners 24hours...

Page 366: ...box card contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer for details Because of uncertain availability it isfrequently not possible to provide customers with the same model loaner vehicle inclu...

Page 367: ...can assist in arriving at a solution toa disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buickvoluntarily partic...

Page 368: ...k Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 521 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNIT...

Page 369: ...hopeyou ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 52 1 7300 or write In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communicat...

Page 370: ...letins givetechnical service informarlon needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEAS...

Page 371: ...the person to whose attentionthe shipment shouldbe sent Mail completed orderform to For purchases outside U S A please writeto the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit M...

Page 372: ...NOTES 8 12...

Page 373: ...h Automatic Tone Control 3 20 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tonecontrol 3 16 Antenna Backglass 3 31 FixedMast 3 31 Antifreeze 6 23 An...

Page 374: ...9 2...

Page 375: ...s 3 24 Compact Spare Tire 5 37 Console Storage 2 49 Control Loss of 4 16 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Convex Outside Mirror 2 48 Coolant Bleedvalve 5 23 RecoveryTank 5 19 Coolant Heater Engine 2 20 Coolin...

Page 376: ...t Adding 2 20 2 52 3 29 6 61 ElectrochromicDaymight Rearview Mirror 2 47 Engine 6 10 6 11 Coolant 6 23 Electrical System 6 61 Coolant Heater 2 20 Coolant Level Check 7 14 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 67...

Page 377: ...3 GloveBox 2 49 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 32 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 32 Guide en 11 GVWR 4 32 GAWR 4 32 Halogen Bulbs 6 34 HazardWarningFlashers 5 2 Head Restraints 1 5 Headlamps Aiming 6 35 Bu...

Page 378: ...Information 4 3 1 Vehicle IdentificationNumber 6 58 Lamps Cornering 2 44 Courtesy 2 44 Dome 2 46 Fog 2 44 Interior 2 44 Reading Rearview Mirror 2 46 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 9 Leaving Your Vehicle with...

Page 379: ...4 Low Beam Headlamps 2 35 Lubricants and Fluids 7 19 Programmable Automatic Power Door 2 7 Lubrication Service Body 7 15 Magnetic Variable Effort Steering 4 12 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 6...

Page 380: ...ing Into 2 24 2 25 5 15 7 14 8 10 6 58 2 23 2 28 2 30 Parking AtNight 2 15 Brake 2 27 Brake Mechanism Check 7 17 Lots 2 15 Over Things That Burn 2 31 With a Trailer 4 40 Passenger Compartment Air Filt...

Page 381: ...Entry Operation 5 19 6 67 2 12 2 9 2 10 Keyless Entry Synchronization 2 14 Replacement Bulbs 6 67 Replacement Parts 6 67 Replacement Wheel 6 46 Reporting Safety Defects 8 8 Restraints Checking 1 66 H...

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Page 383: ...ransaxle 2 25 Time Setting the 3 12 THEFTLOCKTM 3 25 TILT WHEELTMAdjustable Steering Column 2 34 Tire Pressure Monitor System 6 44 Tire LoadingInformationLabel 4 31 Tires 6 42 AlignmentandBalance 6 49...

Page 384: ...Leaving on a Long 4 24 Trunk 2 14 Lock 2 15 Rear Seat Pass Through 2 50 Transportation Courtesy 8 6 Trip Odometer 2 58 Trunk ConvenienceNet 2 50 Trunk Lid AppliqueBulb Replacement 6 40 TTYUsers 8 4 Tu...

Page 385: ...heel Alignment 6 46 NutTorque 5 34 6 43 Replacement 6 47 Used Replacement 6 48 WindowLock 2 33 Windows 2 33 Auto Down 2 33 Power 2 33 Windshield Washer 2 37 Fluid 2 37 6 28 Fluid Level Check 7 14 Wind...

Page 386: ...REMOTE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL P5 5 TIRES P6 13 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 I1I I P ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P5 19AND P6 26 HOOD RELEASE P6 9 FUEL DOOR P6 6 For detailed information refer to th...

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