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Summary of Contents for 1998 Skylark

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Page 2: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the...

Page 3: ...Motors Corporation Please keep thismanualin your vehicle so it will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so thenew wner can use it...

Page 4: ...manual andthe page number whereyou ll find it Thesemeanthere is something thatcould hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazardis Then we tell you what to do to help avoid...

Page 5: ...ing 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 othe...

Page 6: ...ese symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven UNLOCK Ed FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps ag SWITCH 0 SIGNALS 6 TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These...

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Page 8: ...veryone Here 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 Suppleme...

Page 9: ...le is moving The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 4 Way Manual Seat I fEquipped...

Page 10: ...ront of the seat to unlock it Slidethe seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to movethe seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked in place Turn the knob onthe right front...

Page 11: ...lower the front of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks Your vehicle will have one of these reclining seatback levers Center Control C Move the seat forward or backward by holding the control to the fro...

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Page 13: ...over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection whenthe vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then sit...

Page 14: ...th safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or shecan t wear a safety belt properly If you are ina crash and you re not weari...

Page 15: ...ee Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If youdo have a crash you...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someone onit Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 9...

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keepsgoing until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10...

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Page 19: ...beltor not But youc anunbuckle a safetybelt even ifyou re upside down And your chanceof beingconscious during and after an accident so but especially in side and other collisions 1 12...

Page 20: ...rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start withthe driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint syste...

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Page 23: ...r shoulder What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would mo...

Page 24: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at thepelvic bones This could cause seri...

Page 25: ...jured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much forceto the r...

Page 26: ...sly 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 canwork properly or ask your dealerto fix it I...

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Page 28: ...bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system A CAUTION You can be severelyinjured orkilled ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt ev...

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Page 30: ...e system checks the air bag electricalsystem for malfunctions Thelight tells youif there is an electrical problem See AirBag ReadinessLight in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Wor...

Page 31: ...occupant and anair 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 keptclear Don t put anythingbetween an occupant and an...

Page 32: ...hicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In animpact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing syste...

Page 33: ...u 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 many crashes severeenough to inflate an air bag windshields are b...

Page 34: ...ff the vehicle immediately Don t let anyonestart the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected ServicingYourAir Bag qmpped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should...

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Page 37: ...ld cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt r e s t r u g forces The safety belt locks...

Page 38: ...elt away fromthe neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smal...

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Page 42: ...some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle Smaller Childrenand Babies Children who are up against or very close to an air bagwhen it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed Air bags plus lap sh...

Page 43: ...l enoughfor one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need completesupport including supportfor the head and neck This is necessarybecause an infant s neck is weak and i...

Page 44: ...crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 kmh a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 2404b 110 kg force on your...

Page 45: ...estraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in whichit will be used child restraints An infant...

Page 46: ...raints are designed for infants of up toabout 20 lbs 9kg and aboutone year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a cras...

Page 47: ...rd facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to aroundfour years of age One type a convertible re...

Page 48: ...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 lap...

Page 49: ...ed in the rear rather 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 restraintin the front passenger seat...

Page 50: ...If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored I f you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your...

Page 51: ...hild restraint instructions will show you how I 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release buttanis positioned so youb would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to Tilt the latch p...

Page 52: ...is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child...

Page 53: ...late and pulling it along the belt 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 i...

Page 54: ...traint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the c...

Page 55: ...t if needed I fthe shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put itbehind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Makesurethe release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle...

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Page 57: ...only one personat a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face orneck A Move the child toward the centerof th...

Page 58: ...way in a crash the child might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen Thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portio...

Page 59: ...afety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them r...

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Page 62: ...Equipped Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions StartingYour Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting O...

Page 63: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave th...

Page 64: ...If you neea a newkey go to your Bm ckdealer lor the correctkey code...

Page 65: ...thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle I There are several ways to lock...

Page 66: ...rson us the manual or power lock If the shift lever is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N when the opened door is closed all doors will be locked when the door is closed If the shiftlever is in PARK P or NEUT...

Page 67: ...nside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don tcancel the security lockfeature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let...

Page 68: ...ions Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with P a r t 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this devicemay not cause harmful interfer...

Page 69: ...ler or a qualified technicianfor service Operation The following functions are available with the remote keyless entry system LOCK All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button on the transmi...

Page 70: ...I NOTICE I h e battery use care not to touch I any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter...

Page 71: ...zing the transmitter with the receiver Synchronization Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmit...

Page 72: ...ble connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid 0 Make sure allwindows are shut 0 Turn the fanon your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on V...

Page 73: ...usiness especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help K...

Page 74: ...l is disabled During normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off after the engine is started If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before...

Page 75: ...an premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get newbrake linings See Towing a lkailer in the Index for more information Avoid making hard stops for the fi...

Page 76: ...n RUN whenthe engine is running But even when theengine is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories START E This key position starts your engine When the engine starts...

Page 77: ...our foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key toSTART Whenthe engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up 1 NOTICE Holding yourkey in STARTfor longe...

Page 78: ...le I f you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment checkwith your dealer I f you don t your engine might not perform properl...

Page 79: ...ay the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer I f you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this ma...

Page 80: ...Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Openthe hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet L CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause...

Page 81: ...d of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everythinghere we ask that you contact your dealerin the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best ad...

Page 82: ...ShiftInterlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you canshiftfrom PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push th...

Page 83: ...acihg isn t covered by your warranty __ AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a Your automatic transaxle has AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going...

Page 84: ...may noticesome variation in shift speed in SECOND 2 when accelerating or braking Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105km h or you can damage yourengine FIRST 1 This pos...

Page 85: ...brakes on the rear wheels To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the BRAKE RELEASElever I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat...

Page 86: ...hicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see44Towing a Tra...

Page 87: ...ole Shift Lever If Equipped 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift leverinto PARK P like this Holdin the button on the lever and push the lever all...

Page 88: ...ling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a...

Page 89: ...utton before moving the shift lever If youever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Remove the ignition key 2 If your vehicleis equipped with a consoleshift lever th...

Page 90: ...onsciousnessand death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged when dri...

Page 91: ...running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake fir...

Page 92: ...UTO switch and the driver s windowwill open a small amount If the switchis pressed for more than a few seconds the window will goall the way down To stop an auto down window while it is lowering press...

Page 93: ...s more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in...

Page 94: ...t twicethe normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out If a bulbis burned out haveit replaced to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses...

Page 95: ...adlampsare on but on low beam the system works normally Just pull the lever until it clicks Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there To return to low beam just pull the lever toward you u...

Page 96: ...to clear ice and snowfrom the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow...

Page 97: ...ers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed Cruise Control If Equipped With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40k m h or more without keeping yo...

Page 98: ...cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using...

Page 99: ...e on 4 Take your footoff the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But...

Page 100: ...ushthe button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6 k m h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed When...

Page 101: ...Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can makeit easier for others tosee the frontof your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be espe...

Page 102: ...lamps sidemarker parking lamps and instrument panel lights There is a 20 second delay in the transition between daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the ALC systems If the light sensor sense...

Page 103: ...ter If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15seconds after your key is removed to provide an illuminated exit When the interior lam...

Page 104: ...e s battery When anyinteriorlamp trunk reading footwell vanity mirror or glove box is left on andthe ignition is off the battery saver system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes This...

Page 105: ...ors To adjust either outside mirror rotate the knob located on the door Power Remote Control Mirror If you have the optional power mirror the control is located on the driver s door Rotate the control...

Page 106: ...your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box To open pull the handle toward you Center Console Storage Area If Equipped The armrest o...

Page 107: ...heavier loads Storethem g n the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook e net so that it willlie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Lig The location of your ashtray and lighter depends...

Page 108: ...utlet If Equipped If you have an accessory power outlet you can plug in an additionalelectricalaccessory Justopenthe center outlet Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions thatare includ...

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Page 110: ...arning Flashers Switch E Instrument Panel Cluster E Rear Window Defogger Switch G Climate Control System H Glove Box I Console Gear Shift Lever If Equipped J AshtrayandLighter K Audio System L Ignitio...

Page 111: ...owing instrument panel clusters which include indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster in your vehi...

Page 112: ...Optional Cluster APPLY BRAKETO SHIFT FROM PARK 2 51...

Page 113: ...ou how many milesyou have driven since you last set it to zero Toreset it push the button Tachometer If Equipped I l l The tachometer tells you how fast the engineis running It displays engine speedin...

Page 114: ...As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should...

Page 115: ...ll come on Bag in the Index AIR BAG This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the systemis ready If the air bag rea...

Page 116: ...mate control system to OFF Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can stillwork andstop you For good brakin...

Page 117: ...tis stillon after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignitionis on the brake system warning light will also comeon when you set your parking b...

Page 118: ...tay on To turn the system back on move the shiftlever back to a position other than HRST 1 or SECOND 2 The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information Th...

Page 119: ...and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows you what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index LOW COOLANT If this light comes on and stays on the vehicle sh...

Page 120: ...sing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not r...

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Page 122: ...urnoff have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed...

Page 123: ...tarting your vehicle your engine oil level should be checked Prior to checking the oil level be sure your vehicle has been shutoff for several minutes and is on alevel surface Check the oil level on y...

Page 124: ...he vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the Index Check ages Light 1 1 This light will come on If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock...

Page 125: ...ituations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage a 0 a a At the gas station the gas pump shutsoff before the gage readsFULL F It takes more or less gas to fill up than the gage indic...

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Page 128: ...Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger If Equipped Ventilation System Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FMStereowith Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 9 3 14 3 17 3 17 3 18 3 19 3 19 3 19 3 1...

Page 129: ...ir Mode Knob The rightknob has several settings to control the direction of airflow Foreach setting set the temperature to a comfortable setting When the right control knob is turned toOFF the fan and...

Page 130: ...uces thetime it takes your vehicle to cool down which should helpfuel economy For quick cool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob in the blue area If this setting is used for long p...

Page 131: ...TICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heater Your warranty would not cover this damage Don t put decals there you might have to scrape them off Ventilation System Your...

Page 132: ...clearof objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will...

Page 133: ...volume and turn the radio on turn the knob to theright Turn it to theleft to decrease volume Findinga Station AM FM Press the lower knob to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your select...

Page 134: ...t extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Ad...

Page 135: ...tact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape...

Page 136: ...and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will stillplay tapes but you should clean it...

Page 137: ...ess AM FMto select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to selectthe setting you prefer 5 Press and hold oneof the six numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the b...

Page 138: ...ANUAL will appear Tone control will return tothe BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this kn...

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Page 140: ...ound noisefrom tapes encoded with Dolby N R You may turnDolbv off by pressing the number six preset Playing a CompactDisc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pullit in Th...

Page 141: ...n on the display track or elapsed time press the RECALL button until you see the display you want then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a...

Page 142: ...en any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must startthe procedure over at Step4 1 Write down any three digit numberfrom 000 to 1999and keepit in a safe place separate from the vehic...

Page 143: ...nter the correct code before INOP appears I f you lose or forget your code contact your dealer ng e Theft DeterrentFeature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps...

Page 144: ...oud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume controlon your radio to asafe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the vo...

Page 145: ...cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The...

Page 146: ...t antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might beby vandals you shou...

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Page 148: ...7 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25 4 29...

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Page 150: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what i...

Page 151: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United Statesis 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve se...

Page 152: ...in a person s systemcan make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinalcord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person...

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Page 154: ...t harder to push down If yourengine stops you willstillhave some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assistis used up it may take longer tostop and the brake pedal wil...

Page 155: ...sis 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 c...

Page 156: ...ses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the systemreduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin You may feel...

Page 157: ...rves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subje...

Page 158: ...e curve and then accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopp...

Page 159: ...practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY...

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Page 161: ...d acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked h any emergency don tgiveup Keep tryingto steer and constantly seekan escaperoute or areaof less...

Page 162: ...to make a ored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason isthat some driversare likely to be impaired by Remember Any anti lock brake s...

Page 163: ...When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slowdown a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep...

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Page 165: ...oo fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit...

Page 166: ...ally happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water 1 NOTICE If you drive too q...

Page 167: ...One of the biggest problems with city streetsis the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 0 0 0 4 20...

Page 168: ...Freeway Driving The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quitesharply 4 21...

Page 169: ...aintained it s ready to go If it needs service haveit done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready...

Page 170: ...the road in Zess than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips Make sureyour vehicle is well ventilate...

Page 171: ...ll slope Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do a l lthe work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn twork well You would then...

Page 172: ...l brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight ared cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving unde...

Page 173: ...ns to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you havethe Enhanced Traction Sy...

Page 174: ...n can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof ice ahead...

Page 175: ...haust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbonmonoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it orsmell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear...

Page 176: ...when youfeel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preservethe fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle anddo somefairly vigorous exercises...

Page 177: ...ee Ignition Positions in the Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing Release the parking brake Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear m 8 m Wh...

Page 178: ...tal weight that you can carry This weightis called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includesthe weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR...

Page 179: ...side yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward asyou can Try to spread the weight evenly...

Page 180: ...for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight ofthe Trailer that appears laterin this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means change...

Page 181: ...don tmake starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the ma...

Page 182: ...arry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle Andif you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehic...

Page 183: ...later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too afety Chains You sh...

Page 184: ...ure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connectionat the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure thatthe load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brake...

Page 185: ...lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns evenif the bulbs on the trai...

Page 186: ...chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocksare in place releasethe regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift...

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Page 188: ...at can occur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 14 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 16 Cooling System 5 22 If aTire Goes Flat 5 22 Changi...

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Page 190: ...e They contain acid that can burn you 0 They contain gasthat canexplode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hur...

Page 191: ...rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in thejump start procedure Put an automatic transaxlein PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N before setting the parking brake 3 T u...

Page 192: ...t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you I f you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical h...

Page 193: ...ehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end it to thepositive terminal of thegood battery Usea remote touch metal Connect 8 Now connect...

Page 194: ...A Heavy MetalEngine P a r t B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7...

Page 195: ...from the front That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you canstillmove the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service...

Page 196: ...amage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed...

Page 197: ...Front Towing Do nottow with sling type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur 5 10...

Page 198: ...NOTICE Attach a separate safety chain xound the outboard end of each lo wercontrol arm...

Page 199: ...proper hook up for your particular vehicle Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottomof the fkme railjust ahead of NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment or the rear bu...

Page 200: ...e until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks...

Page 201: ...you see or hear steamcoming from it Just turnit off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam orcoolant beforeyou open thehood If you keep drivingw...

Page 202: ...ary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 03 or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to b...

Page 203: ...Cooling System When you decide it s safe to you ll see lift the hood here s what 2 4L Code T Engine 3100 CodeM Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fan 5 16...

Page 204: ...here else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and otherengine parts canbe very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run theengine if there is a leak If you run the engine...

Page 205: ...w out and burn you badly They are underpressure and if you turn thecoolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the coolingsystem including the...

Page 206: ...t You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hotengine I 1 You can remove t...

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Page 209: ...or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn...

Page 210: ...the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire housing to the left to removeit Lift and remove the cover You will findthejacking instru...

Page 211: ...ff the adapter and remove the spare tire Remove thejack and wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle sjack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Removethe band from around the jack The tools you...

Page 212: ...Spare Tire...

Page 213: ...18 46cm 18 46cm...

Page 214: ...avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheelFrench to the right Raise the ve...

Page 215: ...on the parts to which it is fastened canmake thewheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and causean accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where...

Page 216: ...d fall off causing a seriousaccident 9 Replace the wheel nuts with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub i...

Page 217: ...rect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them...

Page 218: ...meat in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injuryIn a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these I I the proper pl ace G A Wrench E Extensioe Alumin...

Page 219: ...pment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire...

Page 220: ...e and wheel and maybe other partsof your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don tmix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare...

Page 221: ...spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see TireChains inthe I 1 x Rocking Your Veh...

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Page 224: ...Section 6 ServiceandAppearanceCare 6 2 6 3 6 5 6 5 6 8 6 8 6 12 6 18 6 19 6 22 625 6 25 6 25 6 27 6 28 6 31 6 32 6 38 6 39 6 47 6 48 6 50 6 51 6 54 6 55 6 56 6 61 6 61 6 62 6 62 6 62...

Page 225: ...ick Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an...

Page 226: ...meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better...

Page 227: ...containsMMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The...

Page 228: ...contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can alsowrite us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you regoing and give your Vehicle Iden...

Page 229: ...being siphoned Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap on the hook inside thefuel door To remove the cap turnit slowly to the lef...

Page 230: ...utside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fullyinstall the cap The diagnostic system can determine i...

Page 231: ...e Contact should be maintained until thefilling is complete 0 Bring thefill nozzle in contact with the 0 Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking ThingsUnder the Hood The following section tells yo...

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Page 235: ...ine oil level right away For more I information see Check Oil Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil ev...

Page 236: ...he way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 3100 Engine The engine oil dipstick on the 3100engine is located directly behindthe enginefan T m off the engine and give the oil a few...

Page 237: ...il to use For crankcase capacity see Capacitiesand Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that theoil level gets above the upper mark that shows the...

Page 238: ...ified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates thatthe oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If y...

Page 239: ...NDEDSAEUISCOSITYGRADE ERIGINE OILS HOT WEATHER 7 C t 38 t21 t 16 t 4 7 18 1 2 I IER DO NOT USE S h E 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements or your...

Page 240: ...way maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12500k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil...

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Page 242: ...at your Buick dealership ServiceDepartment I fyou doit yourself be sure to follow a l lthe instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can d...

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Page 244: ...nto the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take muchfluid generally...

Page 245: ...What to Use...

Page 246: ...coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your coolingsystem NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t haveto add extra inhibitors OT additives whichd a hto improve the system T...

Page 247: ...CheckingCodant Itr 7...

Page 248: ...e sureit is tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap Your pressure capis a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating When y...

Page 249: ...If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid F...

Page 250: ...Windshield Washer Fluid Open thecap labeled WASHELRFLUID OmY Add washer fluid until the tank is full i 6 27...

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Page 252: ...faus to a low level yaw bdce warning light willcame on See BxakeSystemWayning Light i n theIndex Alwaysclekn thebrakefluid reservoir cap and the area aroundthe cap befine removing it This will helpkee...

Page 253: ...r lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes See CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual underPart C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly tor...

Page 254: ...ly good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have ne...

Page 255: ...res for some of your interior and exterior lamps For bulb sizes see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulbs not listed in this section contact your Buick dealer service department Halogen Bulbs H...

Page 256: ...rn them one quarter of a turnto the left and slide them to the left Pry up on the button fastener on the upperleft of the panel andlift the cover off On the passenger s side proceed to Step 2 2 Remove...

Page 257: ...straight out from the access cover 5 Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock taband pulling it away from the plastic base 6 Replace the bulb 7 Reverse the procedures to reinstall t...

Page 258: ...mps 1 Gmtly liftup the trim cmer Use a scmwdriver only ifaecessaxy I I 1 A Back up Lamp B Trunk Lid Taillamp C StopRailiTurnSignalLamp 2 Pull of the trim cover 3 Gently remuvemd replace the bulbs 4 Re...

Page 259: ...illamps Open the trunklid and locatethe back up lamps on the insideof the lid Gently remove the bulbs from the socket Replace the bulbin the socket Close the trunk lid For the typeof bulb to use see R...

Page 260: ...y pushone end of the plastic taillamp brace in while pulling the brace toward the front of the vehicle 3 Gently wiggle the bulb out of the socket 4 Replace the bulb 5 Reverse the stepsto reassemble th...

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Page 263: ...ing 0 Unusualwear 0 Badhandling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When toCheck Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420Ha How...

Page 264: ...e tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properl...

Page 265: ...of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Cr...

Page 266: ...n your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwea...

Page 267: ...generationof heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to...

Page 268: ...them only with new GM original equipment parts This way youwill be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Buick model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheelbolts 1 or wheel...

Page 269: ...itions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoiddamage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust orremove the device if it s contacting yourvehicle and don t spin yourwheels If you do find tra...

Page 270: ...low the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha 0 CarbonTetrachlor...

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Page 272: ...ter and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warrn water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt...

Page 273: ...se they may cause scratches Avoid placing decalson the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogge...

Page 274: ...e best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct raysof the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical...

Page 275: ...inted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to a...

Page 276: ...ntenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such asfuel lines fra...

Page 277: ...sh Enhancer 12377966 16 oz 0 473L CleanerWax 12377984 16 oz 0 473L Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for these products See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index USAGE Exterior pol...

Page 278: ...andthe certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VINis the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Se...

Page 279: ...a circuit breaker in the fuseblock An electrical overload will cause the lamps to goon and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wi...

Page 280: ...one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem an the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick afeature of your vehicle that you can ge...

Page 281: ...Seat Radio HeatedAir Conditioning Blower Daytime Running Lamps and Automatic Light Control If Equipped Cruise Control Parking Lamps Taillamps Sidemarker Lamps License Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Und...

Page 282: ...PCM DRLK 1 Engine...

Page 283: ...OP LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS IGN SW Usage Anti Lock Brake Solenoids Ignition System Heater Air Conditioner High Blower Generator Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine Cooling Fan Lighting Circuits Po...

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Page 285: ...Type 41 942 Platinum Plug Gap 0 050 inch 1 27mm 3100 ACType 41 940 Platinum Plug Gap 0 060 inch 1 52mm Windshield Wiper Blade Pin Type 2 4L ACType PF 44 Length 19inches 48cm Vehicle Uimensions Length...

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Page 288: ...andthe Environment How This Sectionis Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short Trip City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition 7 6 7 7 7 24 7 30 7 34 7 36 7 38...

Page 289: ...important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To hel...

Page 290: ...formation See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what shouldbe checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in...

Page 291: ...k dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported se...

Page 292: ...ny o f these conditions is that these conditionscause engine oil to break down soonel Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first...

Page 293: ...Change or every12months whichever occursfirst Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 k m Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and...

Page 294: ...nance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at...

Page 295: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0 Change engineo...

Page 296: ...ssion Control Service Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 18 000 Miles 30 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chass...

Page 297: ...rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote l 27 000 Miles 45000 km Cl Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service...

Page 298: ...roper 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 17 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whic...

Page 299: ...IDATE I DATE I MILEAGE 7 12...

Page 300: ...id and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrai...

Page 301: ...formation See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 17 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter...

Page 302: ...n and Rotation in the Index for 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 66 000 Miles 110 000 km Change engineoil and filt...

Page 303: ...for An Emission Control Service See footnote proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 75 000Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whic...

Page 304: ...tion See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km Changeengine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0 Change engine oil and fiiter or ever...

Page 305: ...r Inspect fuel tank capand lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Con...

Page 306: ...TripKity MaintenanceSche dule I c I 96 000Miles 160 000 km 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0 Changeengineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfkst An EmiJ sioriControl Service Continued DATE I MI...

Page 307: ...ing Uses such as foundin taxi policeor delivery service If you do not useyour vehicle underany of these conditions the fluidand filter do not require changing 32 C or higher I50 OOO Miles 240 000 km D...

Page 308: ...intenance item will notnullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that allrecomended maintenance services be performed...

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Page 310: ...Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional infomation See footnote Also see footnote 0 Replace air...

Page 311: ...chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for An Emission Control Service See footnote proper rotation pattern and additi...

Page 312: ...first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000Miles 100 000 km Change engineoil and filter or e...

Page 313: ...2 500 km 17 Change engineoil and filter or every12months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfist Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 314: ...s whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission ControlService Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote 90 000 Miles...

Page 315: ...n and Rotation in the Indexfor 97 500Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst CI Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Ro...

Page 316: ...ing 32 C or higher Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid and filter donot require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km...

Page 317: ...gine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessa...

Page 318: ...es for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the...

Page 319: ...starter worksin any other position your vehicle needs service 7 32 When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 2 3...

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Page 321: ...e Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as...

Page 322: ...ed to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions resultin frequent braking CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive envir...

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Page 324: ...USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl...

Page 325: ...be added on date odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your ow...

Page 326: ...Maintenance Record 1 ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 39...

Page 327: ...Maintenance Record 7 40...

Page 328: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 41...

Page 329: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 42...

Page 330: ...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 331: ...ever if a concern has not been resolvedto your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly reso...

Page 332: ...For help outside of the UnitedStates 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 Inthe U S Virgin Islan...

Page 333: ...Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Ass...

Page 334: ...Roadside Assistance...

Page 335: ...ard contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer for details Because of uncertain availability it is frequently not possible to provide customers with the same model loaner vehicle including...

Page 336: ...can assist in arrivingat a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily part...

Page 337: ...ck 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 UNI...

Page 338: ...yhope you ll notify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English o...

Page 339: ...specifications for the 1998GM transmissions transaxlesand transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeablyservice G...

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Page 342: ...emWarning Light 2 54 4 7 Brakes 2 56 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 14 AppearanceCare 6 47 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 54 ArbitrationProgram 8 7 Ashtrays 2 46 Audio Equipment Adding 2 17 2 18 3 17 6 56 AudioSys...

Page 343: ...es Anti Lock 2 56 4 7 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 10 Break In NewVehicle 2 14 BTSI 2 28 7 41 BTSICheck 7 32 Bulb Replacement 6 32 Back up Lamp 6 36 CHMSL 6 35 DomeLamp 6 38 Headlamps 6 32 Tai...

Page 344: ...8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Compact Disc Player 3 9 Damage Finish 6 53 Damage SheetMetal 6 53 Daytime Running Lamps 2 40 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects Reporti...

Page 345: ...Gag e In rei Cmn es Fasesand Cjrcidt Breakers FrenchJmguag Mmad Front Tiwixig FQel Fi IlingqFqxtabke Ccmtaipgr maing Y ztr T d 6 5 2 64 1 2 3 5 10 6 3 6 8 e 6 42 5 7 Hw W g Flash 5 2 Y 9 4...

Page 346: ...e Axle Boot 7 34 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 34 Steering 7 34 Suspension 7 34 Throttle System 7 34 InstrumentPanel 2 47 BrightnessControl 2 41 Cleaning 6 50 Optional Cluster 2 51 Standard Cluster 2...

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Page 348: ...dic Maintenance Inspections 7 34 Power Accessory Outlet 2 47 DoorLocks 2 5 Parking Lots 2 13 OptionFuses 6 56 RemoteControlMirror 2 44 Seat 1 4 Steering 4 10 Steering Fluid 6 26 Windows 2 31 Pregnancy...

Page 349: ...Reminder Light 1 8 2 54 SafetyBelts 1 1 Adults 1 13 Care 6 50 Center Rear PassengerPosition 1 33 Driver Position 1 13 How to Wear Properly 1 13 Incorrect Usage 1 16 1 50 1 51 Lap Belt 1 34 Lap Should...

Page 350: ...tch Check 7 32 Starting Your Engine 2 15 Steam 5 14 Steering 4 10 InEmergencies 4 11 Power 4 10 Tips 4 10 ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Buick 1 27 Wheel Tilt 2 32 Storage Compartments 2 45 Storage Ve...

Page 351: ...P From the Front 4 29 i i f I r I 1 A i i f I c A i 9 i J t i i 4 J8 4 36 I 38 I I 37 1 4 37 t 4 36 h i 8 4 40 4 38 i e 4 39...

Page 352: ...Ventilation System 3 5 Visor Vanity Mirrol s 2 47 Visors S m 2 47 2 31 2 31 2 31 2 31 2 35 2 35 6 27 7 30 2 34 6 56 6 38 4 25 6 50 6 56 5 8 5 23...

Page 353: ...EL DOOR P6 5 3100 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR BA RY P6 27 P6 31 HOOD RELEASE P6 9 TIRES P6 39 REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6 6 TRUNK RELEASE P2 11 For detailed information refer to t...

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