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Section 4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also
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Loading Your Vehicle

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Summary of Contents for 2002 Park Avenue

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Page 2: ...i 2002 Buick Park Avenue Owner s Manual Litho in U S A ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06 14 01 Part Number 25728656 A First Edition All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...l Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadi...

Page 4: ...nd a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others c...

Page 5: ...ent colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you ...

Page 6: ...v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle ...

Page 7: ...ions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Driver Position 1 20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Air Bag Systems 1 30 Center Passenger Position 1 32 Rear Seat Passengers 1 35 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 37 Children 1 41 Restraint Systems for Children 1 54 Older Chil...

Page 8: ...ion by holding the front part of the horizontal control up or down D Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by holding the rear part of the horizontal control up or down D Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the whole horizontal control up or down D Move the seat forward or backward by pushing the horizontal control to the front or back D Push the vertical control forward to bri...

Page 9: ...nward If you have the independent front cushion moved down as far as it will go you may feel the lumbar support higher in your back Readjust the position of the cushion until you are comfortable You may also want to adjust the seatback for maximum comfort Memory Seat and Mirrors If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature the controls are located on the driver s door panel and are used to program...

Page 10: ...revious steps but use the MEMORY button 1 or 2 which corresponds to the DRIVER identified by the second transmitter To store the exit position for an easy exit use the following procedure 1 First identify the DRIVER by pressing the MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by pressing the button with the unlock symbol on the transmitter 2 Adjust the driver s seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the EX...

Page 11: ...riving or exit position to be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the transmitter see Personal Choice Features Memory Seat Recall in the Index Heated Seats Option If your vehicle has this option press this button to turn on the heating element in the seat The heated seat controls are located next to the climate controls on the instrument panel When the heated seat control is first pressed th...

Page 12: ... safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motio...

Page 13: ...ints Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also There are three different positions for the rear seat head restraints Adjust a rear head restraint by grasping the top of the restraint and moving it forw...

Page 14: ...inside 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 are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously inju...

Page 15: ...ashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work W...

Page 16: ...1 10 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 17: ...1 11 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 18: ...d sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you...

Page 19: ...o get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control ...

Page 20: ...which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it...

Page 21: ...lt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the...

Page 22: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 23: ...You can be 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 serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 24: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 25: ...isted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Page 26: ...on 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 injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 27: ...f this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again If your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems ...

Page 28: ... work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bags for the driver and right...

Page 29: ...ble while still maintaining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system i...

Page 30: ...tem checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel ...

Page 31: ...1 25 The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door ...

Page 32: ...ight not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag ...

Page 33: ... in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant The side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts ro...

Page 34: ...ide impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front pass...

Page 35: ... manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts D Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine rpm brake and thr...

Page 36: ...o 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag systems Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag s...

Page 37: ...o make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 38: ...an strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 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 and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slig...

Page 39: ... make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part ...

Page 40: ...al injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase in...

Page 41: ...lt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from i...

Page 42: ...elastic 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 cord must be under the belt and the guide on top ...

Page 43: ...n a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Infants and Young Children Every time infants and youn...

Page 44: ...much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint ...

Page 45: ...r are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be use...

Page 46: ...fants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt ...

Page 47: ... restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint ...

Page 48: ...surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window ...

Page 49: ...raps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is ...

Page 50: ...a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s...

Page 51: ...it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your child restrai...

Page 52: ...you ll have to open the trim cover Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch p...

Page 53: ...t if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 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 ...

Page 54: ...int in different directions to be 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 larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child...

Page 55: ...g child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the veh...

Page 56: ...h down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 57: ...t in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing...

Page 58: ...kle 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 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Page 59: ... knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be 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 larger child passenger ...

Page 60: ...r belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat ...

Page 61: ... is very close to the child s face or 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 the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt ...

Page 62: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Page 63: ... might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C...

Page 64: ...ng Your Engine 2 27 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 28 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 31 Parking Brake 2 32 Shifting Into PARK P 2 35 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 35 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 36 Engine Exhaust 2 36 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 37 Tilt Wheel 2 38 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 45 Exterior Lamps 2 47 Interior Lamps 2 50 Mirrors 2 54 Storage Compartments 2 62 O...

Page 65: ...icle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather ...

Page 66: ...the switch is released the window will stop moving To raise the window press and hold the switch forward Window Lock Press the Window Lock button on the driver s armrest to disable all passenger window switches or just the rear passenger switches The middle of the switch will light to indicate that window lockout is active Even when the passenger s windows are disabled the driver s window controls...

Page 67: ... many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children Your vehicle has a two key system One key is the master and the other is a valet key ...

Page 68: ... key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS KeyR III in the Index for more information on programming your new key If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStarR System with an active subscription and you lock your ...

Page 69: ...hicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle To lock or ...

Page 70: ...a door is not fully closed the DIC will display a DOOR AJAR message See Driver Information Center DIC in the Index Automatic Door Locks Close the doors and turn on the ignition If all the doors are closed every time you move the shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move the shift lever into PARK P the doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while y...

Page 71: ...de will remain in the current mode 4 Press the button with the lock symbol on the transmitter again Each time the button with the lock symbol is pressed the mode will advance by one going from Mode 3 to Mode 0 to Mode 1 etc For each press of the button with the lock symbol the door locks will activate in the same manner they would activate in the corresponding automatic door lock mode For example ...

Page 72: ...l a second time will override this feature The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each remote keyless entry transmitter To turn the feature on do the following 1 Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door throughout this procedure All the doors will lock 2 Press the button with the unlock symbol on the transmitter to enter the programming mode The lock delay is ...

Page 73: ...door 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the security locks Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock 1 Unlock the door 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Do the s...

Page 74: ...stry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease...

Page 75: ... remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the instant alarm button again or by turning the ignition on With the content theft deterrent feature you may also turn off the instant alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key Personal Choice Features Each remote keyless entry transmi...

Page 76: ...h and horn chirps when locking exterior lamps flash when unlocking vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to a different mode according to the user s preference To change to another mode do the following 1 Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door throughout the procedure 2 Press the trunk button on the transmitter The horn will chirp and the transmitte...

Page 77: ...hes the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match additional transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless ent...

Page 78: ...eparate the two halves of the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Remove and replace the battery as the instructions under the cover indicate 4 Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter 5 Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle If the transmitter does not work res...

Page 79: ... CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid D Make sure all other windows are shut D Turn the fan o...

Page 80: ...the ignition is on and the transaxle is in PARK P Remote Trunk Release Lockout The remote trunk release lockout button allows you to secure items in the trunk Insert the ignition key into the Trunk button located to the left of the steering column Turn the key one quarter turn clockwise to LK then remove it from the button This will disable the trunk release button and prevent the trunk from openi...

Page 81: ...icle does have this feature there is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located near the trunk latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk you can order a trap resistant trunk kit from your dealer This kit includes the following D a modi...

Page 82: ...e locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots Even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s still best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key D If p...

Page 83: ...nd horn will then turn off to save battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off Here...

Page 84: ...ircuit Breakers in the Index If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle s lamps do not flash the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center PASS KeyR III Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the...

Page 85: ...the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer who can service the PASS Key...

Page 86: ...t be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time If you lose or damage a PASS Key III key see your dealer to have a new key made New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines D Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805...

Page 87: ...ey if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service C OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it...

Page 88: ... driver s door Retained Accessory Power RAP After you turn the ignition off and remove the key you will still have power to such accessories as the radio sunroof option and power windows for up to 10 minutes Power is stopped if you open a door Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you ...

Page 89: ...stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal s...

Page 90: ...lugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly 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 sure to unplug and store th...

Page 91: ...ine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has a...

Page 92: ...esn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PAR...

Page 93: ...hoose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B D When driving on hilly winding roads D When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears or D When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off a...

Page 94: ...ct You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right...

Page 95: ...es to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly...

Page 96: ... Move the shift lever into PARK P as follows D Pull the lever toward you D Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the ignition key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P ...

Page 97: ...hift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called t...

Page 98: ...cation Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF Open and close the driver s door to turn off RAP 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Over...

Page 99: ... coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caut...

Page 100: ...sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn Press on the center area of the steering wheel to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you ex...

Page 101: ...allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change If your vehicle is equipped with the Head Up Display HUD an arrow will also appear in the display area to indicate the direction of the turn or...

Page 102: ...m a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it When the high beams are on a light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on If your vehicle is equipped with HUD this light ...

Page 103: ...ed The moisture sensor is mounted on the interior of the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers This system operates by monitoring the amount of moisture build up on the windshield Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on the driving conditions and the sensitivity setting In light rain or snow fewer wipes will occur In heavy rain or s...

Page 104: ...nsor to malfunction Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it For programmed operation press and release the paddle The washer will provide a measured amount of fluid to the windshield and the wiper will either stop or return to your original wiping speed For demand operation press and hold the paddle for at least two seconds Release the pad...

Page 105: ...uch roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may...

Page 106: ...tch at R A the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed D Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at th...

Page 107: ...ntrol on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be t...

Page 108: ... out to the first position turns on the parking lamps license plate lamps the sidemarker lamps and the instrument panel lights Headlamps Pulling the exterior lamps control out to the second position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights For information on the interior lights see Interior Lamps later in this section Lamps On Reminder If you leave the exterior l...

Page 109: ...r and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your high beam headlamps will change to low beam headlamps at full brightness The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will turn off and your high beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehi...

Page 110: ...e light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up If you do it will sense dark and the headlamps will come on Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control Instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted by turning the exterior lamps control counterclockwise and clockwise Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened several lamps go on They make it easy for you to enter and leave yo...

Page 111: ...on This will give you time to find the door handle or lock switches Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on This feature operates with the light sensor for the Twilight Sentinel and is fully automatic When the light sensor reads darkness outside you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again ...

Page 112: ...stant alarm button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the horn will chirp one time 3 Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter again Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the horn will chirp two times 4 Release the door lock switch The perimeter lighting feature is now on Perimeter lighting can also be activated through the DIC ...

Page 113: ...tically turn off when the glove box is closed Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep your battery from running down Mirrors Inside Manual Day Night Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror i...

Page 114: ...eaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Mirror Operation To turn on the automatic dimming feature press MIRROR or press and hold the on off button for about three seconds for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls To turn off automatic dimming press MIRROR or press and hold the on off button for about three seconds for...

Page 115: ...he on off button until a C is shown in the compass display Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the differenc...

Page 116: ... direction you want it to go Adjust each mirror so you can see some of the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seat and mirrors feature these mirror positions along with the driver s seat position can be stored in memory See Memory Seat and Mirrors in the Index Parallel Park Assist Mirror If Equipped If you have the DIC feature the pass...

Page 117: ...rror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled using the on and off settings on the automatic electrochromic day night rearview mirror See Automatic Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror earlier in this section If you have this feature the left and right outside mirrors are also heated when you activate the rear window defogger See Rear Window Defogger in the ...

Page 118: ...ea 1 Push the extended tab above the GARAGE button or insert a screwdriver between the tab and outer edge of the cover The garage door opener cover will flip down 2 Remove the square height adapters from the cover Refer to the chart to determine the number and location of the height adapters for your garage door opener If your unit does not appear on the chart you will have to try different adapte...

Page 119: ... 3 3 1 3 OVERHEAD OO 4 BTN 232 1 10 3 DOOR 2 10 3 3 1 3 4 1 3 PULSAR 921 1 4 3 PULSAR 931 1 4 3 Your Garage Door Transmitter Vehicle Console Door Name Model Button Position For Adapter s Number Of Adapter s CHAMBERLAIN G 3684 1 5 4 CRUSADER 1 BUTTON 1 9 3 GENIE AT85P 1 3 3 GENIE AT85 1 5 4 GENIE AT90 1 5 4 GENIE MAT85 1 6 4 GENIE MAT90 1 6 4 GENIE AT285P 1 10 3 2 1 3 GENIE AT95 1 10 3 2 3 3 3 1 3 ...

Page 120: ...ANLEY 1050 1 6 3 STANLEY 1076 1 6 3 2 6 3 STANLEY 1079 1 6 3 2 6 3 STANLEY 1075 1 6 3 2 6 3 STANLEY 331 1052 1 6 4 Your Garage Door Transmitter Vehicle Console Door Name Model Button Position For Adapter s Number Of Adapter s LINEAR DT4 1 10 3 LINEAR DT4 2 8 3 3 3 3 4 1 3 LINEAR D4B 1 10 3 2 8 3 3 3 3 4 1 3 MICOM ESP T 9R 1 6 3 MICOM ESP T 9 1 6 3 MULTIELMAC 3010 1 6 3 MULTIELMAC 3089 1 4 3 MULTIE...

Page 121: ... removable liners to hold beverage containers of different sizes To access the cupholders and the front storage area push the doors covering them back into the console In the front storage area you will find a place to store a cellular phone as well as a built in writing surface Underneath this tray is a CD storage area and another door which can be opened to retrieve items which may fall into the...

Page 122: ...e area inside the armrest To open it pull up on the lever at the front edge of the armrest Rear Seat Pass Through Your vehicle is equipped with a rear storage armrest with a pass through feature that allows for trunk access Pull the rear armrest down then push down on the trunk access panel latch to open the panel To close push the access panel until it latches Convenience Net Your vehicle has a c...

Page 123: ... will pop back out by itself NOTICE If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating it won 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 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has illuminated visor vanity mirrors When you open the visor vanity mirror by pulling up the lam...

Page 124: ...r outlets will only operate while the ignition key is in RUN and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition off If you would like to operate an accessory for an extended period of time contact your dealer for more information NOTICE When using auxiliary power outlets D Maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 15 amps D Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use L...

Page 125: ...not covered by your warranty OnStarR System If Equipped OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one touch hands free communication link between you and the OnStar Center To receive OnStar services a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee may be required Services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For more informat...

Page 126: ... progress Press the Communication button if you notice the light blinking and you are not on a call The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system malfunction If this occurs press the OnStar Services button to attempt to contact an advisor If the connection is made the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly If you cannot contact the ...

Page 127: ...accident Remote Door Unlock To contact the center call 1 888 4 ONSTAR You will be required to provide your security information An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to unlock itself The advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle Remote Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to maintain the battery charge Vehicle Locator Service To contact the center call 1 888 4 ONSTA...

Page 128: ...equipment limitations Global positioning locating capabilities will not be available if satellite signals are obstructed OnStar will not function if the vehicle s battery is discharged or disconnected It may also be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle electrical system components are damaged OnStar is the communication link between you and existing governmental e...

Page 129: ...o help reduce noise and make passengers more comfortable Express Open When the glass panel is express opening pressing the switch in any direction will stop it in a partially opened position The glass panel may be fully opened by pressing the switch rearward again If you press and hold the switch in the express open position for more than one and a half seconds the express open operation will be o...

Page 130: ...an an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming It is ...

Page 131: ... Training a Garage Door Opener with Rolling Codes later in this section or contact the manufacturer of HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram HomeLink Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature If Equipped If you have not previously programmed the hand held transmitter to...

Page 132: ...nd hold the HomeLink button see Steps 2 and 3 under Programming the HomeLink Transmitter while you press and repress cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink is trained Operating the HomeLink Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on HomeLink for at least a half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Channels T...

Page 133: ...2 70 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Page 134: ...ls E Hazard Warning Flashers Button F Instrument Panel Cluster G Shift Lever H Audio System I Air Outlet J Fuel Door Release Button K Trunk Release and Lockout Button L Hood Release M Ignition Switch N Traction Control Button If Equipped O Heated Seat Controls Option P Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter Q Climate Control System R Glove Box S Passenger Climate Control ...

Page 135: ...ent panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle Standard Cluster United States version shown Canada similar ...

Page 136: ...2 73 Cluster with Driver Information Center DIC United States version shown Canada similar ...

Page 137: ... one had If it can t be then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading and when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell how far you ve driven since you last set it back to zero To reset it push the RESET button The trip odometer is reset through the Driver Information Center DIC if your vehicle is equipped with this ...

Page 138: ... to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the ...

Page 139: ...strument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when you start your vehicle and...

Page 140: ...s light should flash for a few seconds 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 Battery Warning Light When you turn the key to RUN this light will come on briefly to show the battery charging system is working When the light goes off and stays off the charging system is working If the light stays on ...

Page 141: ...may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have...

Page 142: ... the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Co...

Page 143: ...sound D If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off the warning light will come on and the chime will sound If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures the temperature of the vehicle s e...

Page 144: ... designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty NOTICE Modifications made to the engine transax...

Page 145: ...nter diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle D Reducing vehicle speed D Avoiding hard accelerations D Avoiding steep uphill grades D If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady followin...

Page 146: ... turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away...

Page 147: ...s run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there cou...

Page 148: ...e Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on if your vehicle has certain non emission related problems For example if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle s components the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to m...

Page 149: ...x Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on when you set the vehicle s cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index Fuel Gage United States Canada The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank It works only when the ignition is on When the indicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warning band the low fuel warning light will come on and a chime will sound You still have a little fuel le...

Page 150: ...y be equipped with a Driver Information Center DIC The DIC will display information about how your vehicle is functioning as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected The following buttons are on the DIC control panel located to the left of the steering column ODO TRIP Odometer Trip Use this button to display your total and trip miles FUEL INFO Information Press this button to displ...

Page 151: ...nce status ODO TRIP Odometer Trip When this button is pressed the display will show the total mileage and TRIP 1 or TRIP 2 miles TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 will display the miles traveled since the last reset To reset the trip odometer press the ODO TRIP button until the trip miles are shown in the DIC display then press the RESET button The trip odometer will now accumulate miles until the next reset FUEL...

Page 152: ...e and turn off your engine as soon as possible This manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Tire Pressure Press the GAGE INFO button until TIRE PRESSURE appears in the display TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed when the Check Tire Pressure System believes your vehicle s tire pressures are normal If a potential tire pressure problem is detected the display will show TIRE PRESS...

Page 153: ...he EXP codes are used to make translation from English to other languages easier Pressing any of the DIC control buttons will remove the messages or warnings from the DIC display SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM 54 If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system If you see this message try to reset the system stop turn off the eng...

Page 154: ...he Check Tire Pressure System See Check Tire Pressure System in the Index DIC Personal Choice Programming The DIC is used to program personal choices for up to two drivers The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 The DIC will identify a person as UNKNOWN DRIVER if they are neither DRIVER 1 nor DRIVER 2 You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry tra...

Page 155: ...Index See the following steps for personal choice programming instructions 1 Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle in PARK P 2 Inform the DIC which driver you are by pressing the button with the unlock symbol on your transmitter or the appropriate memory seat control 3 Press and hold the ENG MET button for five seconds WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION FEATURE will appear in the display The next displ...

Page 156: ...th the unlock symbol on your transmitter or press the appropriate driver number on the seat control This will return you to the beginning of the option feature programming mode A description of each feature programmable through the DIC follows Parallel Park Assist The parallel park assist mirror which tilts the passenger mirror while the vehicle is in REVERSE R can be made active or inactive throu...

Page 157: ...RESET button and your choice will be retained in memory See Automatic Door Locks in the Index for more information about this feature Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature which delays the actual locking of the vehicle can be made active or inactive through the DIC When DELAYED LOCKING OFF ON appears on the display use the ENG MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON When you have m...

Page 158: ... when locking your vehicle and you will receive no security feedback when unlocking your vehicle D If you choose LIGHTS HORN for LOCK FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK your exterior lamps will flash and the horn will chirp when locking your vehicle and your exterior lamps will flash when unlocking your vehicle For more information on this feature see Security Feedback in the Index Perimeter ...

Page 159: ...LL POSITION choice appears and your seat will move to the stored exit position The seat will also move when you enter the vehicle after unlocking it with a remote keyless entry transmitter This will allow for easy entry as well For more information on this feature see Memory Seats in the Index Window Lockout The number of passenger windows locked out by the WINDOW LOCK button can be programmed thr...

Page 160: ...r instrument panel cluster The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as a reflection in the windshield The HUD consists of the following information D Speedometer Reading D Turn Signal Indicators D High Beam Headlamp Indicator D CHECK GAGES Message The HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel cluster Be sure to continue scanning your displa...

Page 161: ...switch set 2 Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position Keep pressing the top of the image height adjuster to raise the image as far as possible 3 Keep pressing the bottom of the image height adjuster to move the image as low as possible while still keeping it in full view 4 Slide the dimmer switch downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD display off slide ...

Page 162: ...ic Rear Parking Assist URPA Option Ultrasonic rear parking assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area making parking easier The URPA display is located inside the vehicle above the rear window It has three color coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror How the System Works Ultrasonic rear parking assist comes on automatically wh...

Page 163: ...iler or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph 25 km h It may also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean For cleaning instructions see Cleaning Your Vehicle in the Index So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush or the system may not work properly If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving at least 15 mph 25 k...

Page 164: ... Equipped 3 7 Ventilation System 3 8 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control 3 8 Audio Systems 3 8 Setting the Clock 3 9 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 19 Trunk Mounted CD Changer Option 3 23 Personal Choice Radio Controls If Equipped 3 23 Theft ...

Page 165: ...n arrow on the FAN button The fan speed will decrease with every press of the down arrow until the lowest speed is reached If you want to increase the fan speed press the up arrow on the FAN button The fan indicators will also be shown on the display Pressing this button will display the current setting AIRFLOW Press the up or down arrow to change the direction of the airflow The available choices...

Page 166: ...ENT FRONT This selection is used to defrost the windshield by directing the airflow toward the windshield If FRONT is selected while in the AUTO mode the fan speed and the air temperature coming from the front defroster will vary If a manual fan speed is selected it will remain until another fan speed or the AUTO mode are selected To turn off FRONT press the AUTO or AIR FLOW button FRONT defrost w...

Page 167: ...e outside temperature If you choose a temperature setting of 60_F 15_C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting and fan speed If you choose a temperature setting of 90_F 33_C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting and fan speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster In cold weather the system will delay turning the fan on high ...

Page 168: ...eed will vary while in the AUTO mode If a manual fan speed is selected it will remain until the engine is turned off or another selection has been made To turn off FRONT press AUTO or AIR FLOW Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass Press this button to start warming your window At speeds above 30 mph 48 km h the rear defogger will stay on until you press the REAR ...

Page 169: ...has been turned on it can be turned off by pressing the OFF button on the climate control system faceplate once Pressing the OFF button a second time will turn off the main system Personal Choice Comfort Controls If Equipped This feature enables up to two drivers to store and recall comfort control settings for the temperature fan speed and the direction of the air flow The memory buttons 1 or 2 f...

Page 170: ... Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT in manual mode to direct outside air through your vehicle Air will flow through any of the outlets depending on outside temperatures and climate control settings Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it s moving When the vehicle is not moving you c...

Page 171: ... Your audio system has been designed to operate easily 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 audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP W...

Page 172: ...ition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection Y TUNE B Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations Y SEEK B Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only The sound will mute while seeking...

Page 173: ...nd six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to select the setting you prefer 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The sound will mute When it returns release the pushbutton Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be auto...

Page 174: ... Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOLUME SEEK FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Cassette tape ...

Page 175: ...r seek to work The sound will mute while seeking EJECT Press this button to eject a tape Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassette Tape Messages E Error If this message and a number appears while trying to play a cassette tape it could be for one of the following reasons D E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down an...

Page 176: ...his button when the ignition is off to display the clock Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection Y TUNE B Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations Y SEEK B Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only The sound will mute while s...

Page 177: ... Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to select the setting you prefer 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The sound will mute When it returns release the pushbutton Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button 6 Repeat th...

Page 178: ...ed sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOLUME SEEK FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off fi...

Page 179: ...n is pressed again the system will go to disc play CD PLAY will appear on the display Y SEEK B Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work The sound will mute while seeking EJECT Press this button located next to the cassette tape slot to eject a tape Eject may be activa...

Page 180: ...ears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track If you hold this pu...

Page 181: ...off Compact Disc Messages E Error If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and an E and a number may appear on the display When the road becomes smooth or the temperature returns to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons D E20 The disc is upside down D E20 It is dirty scratched or wet D E20 There s too ...

Page 182: ...ith the CD changer Damage could result that wouldn t be covered by your warranty You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc Each of the 12 trays holds one disc Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from bottom to top placing a disc on the tray label side down If you load a disc with the label side up the ...

Page 183: ... is left partially open the changer will not operate and an error will occur When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all the way open The magazine will automatically eject Remember to keep the door closed whenever...

Page 184: ...he next track The sound will mute while seeking 3 AA Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced level 4 Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced level 5 SIDE Press this pushbutton to select the next disc in the...

Page 185: ... D E34 CD Changer Door Open Completely close the door to restore normal operation D E35 CD Changer Cartridge Empty Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer the following conditions may have caused the error D The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother D The disc is d...

Page 186: ...eps The beeps confirm that your selection has been saved and can now be recalled Follow these steps each time you want to change the stored settings Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed If THEFTLOCK is active the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash when the igniti...

Page 187: ...eed to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition on LOC will appear on the display 2 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press ...

Page 188: ...the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured ra...

Page 189: ...s is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with F...

Page 190: ... Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delphi Electronics radio or other systems and even dam...

Page 191: ...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 dealer GM Part No 12344789 When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non abrasive cleaning cassette it is possible that the cassette may eject because the cut tape detection feature on your ra...

Page 192: ... rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade o...

Page 193: ...iving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System If Equipped 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 21 City Driving 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 24 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 26 Winter Driving 4 30 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 32 Loa...

Page 194: ...eventable 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 brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Page 195: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the pr...

Page 196: ...is 0 05 percent in both France and Germany The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the dr...

Page 197: ...l in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and j...

Page 198: ...e Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 1...

Page 199: ...et harder to 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 longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or ...

Page 200: ...s 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 computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel sp...

Page 201: ... at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the sy...

Page 202: ...t you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off press the button located at the end of the shift lever The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel...

Page 203: ...ing in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both contro...

Page 204: ...etimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emerge...

Page 205: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Drive ahe...

Page 206: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...

Page 207: ...em is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs If you have StabilitrakR you may see the STABILITY SYST...

Page 208: ...om headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles D Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these...

Page 209: ...ith misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract...

Page 210: ... suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tan...

Page 211: ... is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water...

Page 212: ...ry to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Besides slowing down ...

Page 213: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start t...

Page 214: ...you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust...

Page 215: ... Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check ...

Page 216: ...e the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road...

Page 217: ...ill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest ge...

Page 218: ...r a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 219: ...bout freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want ...

Page 220: ...re the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you ...

Page 221: ...t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This...

Page 222: ... towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing D What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicl...

Page 223: ...our vehicle must be towed you should use a dolly See Dolly Towing following for more information Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly To tow your vehicle using a dolly follow these steps 1 Put the front wheels on the dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position 5 Release the parking brake ...

Page 224: ...rry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification Label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Nev...

Page 225: ...ases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly D Never stack...

Page 226: ...ntify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this pa...

Page 227: ...and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight D the weight of the trailer D the weigh...

Page 228: ... curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if 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 Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch t...

Page 229: ... do then be sure to seal the holes 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 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road...

Page 230: ... are working 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 working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking an...

Page 231: ...roperly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still wo...

Page 232: ...ON You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks behind the trailer wheels 3 When the wh...

Page 233: ...pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip C...

Page 234: ... that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 11 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 20 Changing a Flat Tire 5 30 Compact Spare Tire 5 31 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 235: ...ing column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off To turn off the flashers press the button again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of t...

Page 236: ... NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint Trying to start your vehicle by pus...

Page 237: ...TICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the auxiliary power outlet s Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods a...

Page 238: ... with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go...

Page 239: ...attery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative term...

Page 240: ...ss 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service NOTICE Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that the cables don t touch each other or any other met...

Page 241: ...dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance in the Index If you want to tow...

Page 242: ... it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because...

Page 243: ...ghest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your ...

Page 244: ...ou ll see A Radiator Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 245: ...es radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do 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 the vehicle If there seems to be no lea...

Page 246: ...Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boi...

Page 247: ...gine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is co...

Page 248: ...hey are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 249: ...cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Page 250: ...ave the supercharged engine remove the nut in the center of the cover shield C Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield D Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill hole until you re ready to replace the cover shield There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing 4 After the engine...

Page 251: ...e and the compartment 7 Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield A Remove the oil fill tube with cap attached from the valve cover B Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine C Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise D If you have the supercharged engine install the nut in the ce...

Page 252: ...radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this ...

Page 253: ...e under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your h...

Page 254: ...5 21 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is located in the trunk ...

Page 255: ...e 1 Lift the tire cover to gain access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment 2 Remove the wheel wrench and jack from the jack container 3 Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare tire The tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B ...

Page 256: ...he cover or lay it face down as it could be scratched or damaged After the wheel is put back on the vehicle reinstall the cover Apply pressure around the edge of the cover to snap it in place Do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but don t remove them yet 2 The jack has a bolt at the e...

Page 257: ... the sheet metal next to the word JACK Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even ...

Page 258: ...om the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be s...

Page 259: ...ng a serious accident 8 Install the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 9 Then reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely ...

Page 260: ...n and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 12 Don t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you...

Page 261: ...ision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk ...

Page 262: ...sion loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram A Wrench B Jack C Jack Container D Compact Spare Tire Cover E Retainer The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section ...

Page 263: ...lling or removing the compact spare See Check Tire Pressure System in the Index Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails Th...

Page 264: ...e wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control S...

Page 265: ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter 6 20 Supercharger Oil 6 21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 25 Engine Coolant 6 28 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 28 Power Steering Fluid 6 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 31 Brakes 6 34 Battery 6 35 Bulb Replacement 6 46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 48 Tires 6 57 Appearance Care 6 58 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 62 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 64 Under...

Page 266: ...you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper 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 air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ...

Page 267: ...tion number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine VIN Code K use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If...

Page 268: ...hicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on see Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index and your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used ...

Page 269: ...ations described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol 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 another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be har...

Page 270: ...ks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle The release button for the fuel door is located to the left of the steering column There is also a manual fuel door release It is located in the top of the trunk compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull the tab to release the fuel door ...

Page 271: ...gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon ...

Page 272: ...mage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only in...

Page 273: ...s that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located on the lower left side of ...

Page 274: ...le and locate the secondary hood release lever under the front edge of the grille 3 Lift up on this lever as you lift up the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly ...

Page 275: ...gine similar here s what you will see A Battery B Underhood Fuse Block C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap F Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir I Engine Coolant Recovery Tank J Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...

Page 276: ... idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located behind the engine cooling fans and in front of the engine oil fill cap The top of the dipstick is a round yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Turn off the engi...

Page 277: ...For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too 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 Add engine oil at the engine oil fill cap next to the oil dipstick See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on lo...

Page 278: ...ute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Page 279: ...ter protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life Systemt If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule D Most trips are less than ...

Page 280: ...for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you m...

Page 281: ...reat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local...

Page 282: ...Remove the wing nuts on the engine air cleaner filter housing cover 2 Remove the air intake hose that snaps over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body As you are detaching the hose remove the housing cover by pulling upward and rearward ...

Page 283: ...eaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off NOTICE If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get int...

Page 284: ...he air control module is located behind an access panel near the accelerator pedal The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for replacement intervals See your dealer for details on changing the filter Once you remove your filter if you choose not to replace it it will not damage your vehicle However the air will no longer be filte...

Page 285: ...n it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Tighten to 88 lb in 10 N m Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of ...

Page 286: ...riving D When outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather D While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180_F to 200_F 82_C to 93_C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50...

Page 287: ...ompartment Overview in the Index for more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and 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 must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in a...

Page 288: ... add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid rech...

Page 289: ...COOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature e...

Page 290: ...r engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the...

Page 291: ... engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will al...

Page 292: ... cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you sus...

Page 293: ...o 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 Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your...

Page 294: ...ructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completel...

Page 295: ...ystem If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work 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 when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only wh...

Page 296: ...ring the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that ...

Page 297: ...arning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspec...

Page 298: ... in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your ne...

Page 299: ...round a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized...

Page 300: ...6 36 Headlamps Each headlamp is attached by thumb screws 1 Remove the thumb screws by turning them counterclockwise ...

Page 301: ...tool to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand 4 Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base 5 Replace the old bulb with a new bulb Make sure not to touch the new bulb element with your fingers as the oils on your hands will reduce bulb life 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reassemble the headlamp assembly ...

Page 302: ...ing The headlamp aiming device is under the hood directly behind the headlamps Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aim has been pre set at the factory and should need no further adjustment This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales ...

Page 303: ...adlamp parts To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows D The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface D If necessary pads may be used on an uneven surface D The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it D The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done D There should not be any carg...

Page 304: ...d up with zero Front Turn Signal 1 Once the headlamp assembly has been removed reach down from the top of the vehicle and while pressing the lock tab on the socket turn the socket one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket 3 Replace the bulb and turn the bulb assembly back into place ...

Page 305: ...n place Unhook the cargo net from the cargo net retainer and remove the retainer by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the plastic retaining screws on the trunk s interior 4 Pull back the trunk trim panel 5 Beneath the trim panel are three nuts that secure the taillamp assembly Remove the nuts only from the side you want to access The turn signal and a stoplamp can now be accessed ...

Page 306: ... socket assembly by turning the socket one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling it out 8 Once the socket has been removed pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 9 Replace it with a new bulb 10 Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the taillamp assembly ...

Page 307: ...Trunk Mounted Rear Turn Signals Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 1 There are four studs located at the inside edge of the trunk lid Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs 2 Remove the nuts from the studs ...

Page 308: ...s along the top of the trunk lid three on each side holding the trunk trim in place 4 Pull the trunk trim back to expose the three remaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs ...

Page 309: ...6 45 5 From inside the trunk compartment remove the nuts from the studs 6 Pull the taillamp assembly away from the trunk lid The bulbs are located on the back side of the assembly ...

Page 310: ...iper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check in the Index for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Replacement Parts in the Index To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Position the wipers on the windsh...

Page 311: ...gh to release it from the U hooked end of the wiper arm Slide the assembly away from the arm 4 Replace the blade 5 To reinstall the wiper blade assembly slide it over the wiper arm to engage the U hooked end on the wiper blade assembly Pull up on the assembly to lock it into place ...

Page 312: ...a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a s...

Page 313: ... Tire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality ...

Page 314: ...ex The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes 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 TIRE PRESSURE LOW message appears on the Driver Information Center you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat s...

Page 315: ...r the system has been calibrated the system will alert the driver that a tire is low up to a maximum speed of 65 mph 105 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and W...

Page 316: ...oth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the f...

Page 317: ...es with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different...

Page 318: ...afety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performan...

Page 319: ...overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you no...

Page 320: ...our tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and ...

Page 321: ... damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your door...

Page 322: ...tructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set D Carefully scrape off any excess stain D Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn D If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any lo...

Page 323: ...d allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once D Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleanin...

Page 324: ...ic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker won t be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a...

Page 325: ... windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a full strength glass cleaning liquid The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously w...

Page 326: ...hey could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing ...

Page 327: ...an water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Use chrome polish only on ch...

Page 328: ...he underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before bei...

Page 329: ...6 65 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials ...

Page 330: ...s 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 your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint inform...

Page 331: ...icle in the Index Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size a...

Page 332: ...s side to reveal the fuses by performing the following steps 1 Remove the two screws located along the front edge of the panel 2 Lower the hush panel 3 Remove the fuse block cover 4 Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse 5 Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out When finished reinstall the fuse block cover and the hush panel Reinstall lamps connectors and HVA...

Page 333: ...UD Head Up Display Switch Head Up Display CSTR SBM HVAC Programmer Instrument Panel Cluster SBM 275 to LCM 1135 to BTSI SL Fuse Usage LP PK L Underhood Lamp Left Park Sidemarker Left Park Turn Lamp SBM Left Tail Signal Lamp Left Tail Stoplamp Left Rear Sidemarker LP PK R Right Park Sidemarker Lamp Right ParK Turn Lamp Right Tail Sign Lamp Right Tail Sto plamp Right Rear Sidemarker Stop Taillamp Ta...

Page 334: ...s located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location To check the fuses in this underhood fuse block turn the knob counterclockwise and remove the cover There is a chart inside the cover that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay ...

Page 335: ...ensor 5 Air Bag SIR Minifuses Usage 6 Powertrain Control Module 7 Air Conditioning Clutch 8 Ignition Feed 9 Horn Relay 10 Spare 11 Spare 12 Injectors 1 6 13 C 31 14 Right High Beam 15 Spare 16 Left High Beam 17 Spare 18 Right Low Beam 19 Left Low Beam 20 Stop 21 Fuel Pump Relay Wire in BEC ...

Page 336: ...are 27 Spare 28 ABS 2 Mini Relays Usage 29 Ignition 30 Horn 31 Cool Fan 2 32 Starter 33 Air Pump 34 Cool Fan SP 35 Cool Fan 1 Micro Relays Usage 36 Air Conditioning Clutch 37 Fuel Pump Maxifuses Usage 38 Bat 1 39 Blower Motor 40 Cool Fan 2 41 Headlamp 42 BAT 2 43 Ignition 44 Starter 45 ABS 46 Fuse Puller ...

Page 337: ... hooks 2 Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the vehicle CAUTION A safety belt that isn t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash If the safety belt hasn t been routed through the seat cushion at all it won t be there to work for the next passenger The person sitting in that position could be badly injured After reinstalling...

Page 338: ... Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame 3 With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage 4 Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat Also make sure the s...

Page 339: ...ned Accessory Power RAP 3 Trunk Release 4 Electronic Level Control Circuit Breakers Usage 5 Power Seat 6 Electronic Level Control Sensor Electronic Level Control Compressor Solenoid Minifuses Usage 7 Crank 8 Auxiliary Outlet 9 Powertrain Control Module for Cruise 10 SBM Module 11 Radio Phone 12 Sunroof 13 Spare 14 CD Changer Phone 15 Driver Door Module 16 Spare ...

Page 340: ... Turn Front 3057 Back Up 3057 Tail Turn 194 Tail Stop 3057 For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Capacities Automatic Transaxle 7 4 quarts 7 0 L Engine Cooling System 13 0 quarts 12 3 L Engine O...

Page 341: ...recommended that service work on your air conditioning system be performed by a qualified technician Air Conditioning Refrigerant R 134a 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Use Refrigerant Oil R 134a Systems Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner Filter A 1096C Engine Oil Filter PF 47 Fuel Filter GF 627 Passenger Compartment Air Filter GM Part No 52472175 PCV Valve 3800 V6 Engine L36 GM Part No 171135...

Page 342: ...y dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 8 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 22 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 31 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 35 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 37 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 39 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 343: ...nt 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 help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Page 344: ... do the work If you want to get the service information 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 help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service...

Page 345: ... you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repair...

Page 346: ... One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if...

Page 347: ...intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance are true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short ...

Page 348: ...ngine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Automatic Transaxle Service normal conditions Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or ev...

Page 349: ...urces Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has the GM Oil Life Systemt a computer system lets you know...

Page 350: ...filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Oil Life System in the Index for information o...

Page 351: ...tern and additional information See footnote See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 12 000 Miles 20 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper...

Page 352: ...enger compartment air filter 18 000 Miles 30 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 353: ...ine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants i...

Page 354: ... months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY...

Page 355: ...s first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 48 000 Miles 80 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Insp...

Page 356: ...e your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 51 000 Miles 85 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 54 000 Miles 90 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Ins...

Page 357: ...ngine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspectio...

Page 358: ...ttern and additional information See footnote See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 72 000 Miles 120 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for pr...

Page 359: ...enger compartment air filter 78 000 Miles 130 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs fi...

Page 360: ...ngine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...

Page 361: ... months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL SERVICED B...

Page 362: ...quent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant i...

Page 363: ...ces Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has the GM Oil Life Systemt a computer system lets you know w...

Page 364: ...d filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Oil Life System in the Index for information...

Page 365: ...urs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Ins...

Page 366: ...sion Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See foo...

Page 367: ...ns In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 mon...

Page 368: ... Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first A...

Page 369: ...ction and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote ACTUAL ...

Page 370: ...6 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See fo...

Page 371: ...uent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in...

Page 372: ...l 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 COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshiel...

Page 373: ...r Blades Cleaning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automati...

Page 374: ...in any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION 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 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake in the ...

Page 375: ...he regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only D To ...

Page 376: ...nd Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhau...

Page 377: ...tem Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake p...

Page 378: ... DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirement...

Page 379: ...46293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Fuel Door Hinge Glove Box Door Console Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM ...

Page 380: ...ovided 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 retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 381: ...7 40 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 382: ...7 41 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 383: ...7 42 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 384: ...faction Procedure 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Roadside Assistance 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reportin...

Page 385: ...ts Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contac...

Page 386: ...why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you should file with the GM BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have Canadian...

Page 387: ...o are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing 1 800 83 BUICK TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices Buick encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Buick t...

Page 388: ...800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installe...

Page 389: ... convenience and security Buick s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 m...

Page 390: ...cation D Vehicle model year and color D Mileage of vehicle D Vehicle Identification Number VIN D Vehicle license plate number Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Buick s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for y...

Page 391: ...ation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are u...

Page 392: ... local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Pr...

Page 393: ...TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a gro...

Page 394: ...er C Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Cana...

Page 395: ...nd intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM v...

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