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

Page 4: ...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 CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH Na...

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Page 6: ...innovator Buick engineers developed the valve in head engine a light powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry William C Durant was instrumental in p...

Page 7: ...os Aires Argentina over the Andes to Santiago Chilein 1914 Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reliability were worl...

Page 8: ...nsmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick sfamous portholes came along in 1949 I949 Roadtnaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pi...

Page 9: ...of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz General Manage Buick Motor Division Our miss...

Page 10: ...manual and the pagenumber where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could...

Page 11: ...ng that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not becovered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other...

Page 12: ...ngers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER RUNNING 0 DAYTIME rn LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These sy...

Page 13: ...he Tire Loading Information label which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least t...

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Page 15: ...Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right FrontPassenger Position Air Bag System C...

Page 16: ...t while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or makeyou push a pedal whenyou don t wantto Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving I 2 Way Manual...

Page 17: ...earward push the switch forward or rearward To raise orlower the entire seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To rais...

Page 18: ...ecause it won t be against yourbody Instead itwill be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo u...

Page 19: ...uch worse You can hit things insidethe vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and ch...

Page 20: ...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 Af...

Page 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 7...

Page 22: ...I a The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 23: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to...

Page 24: ...deaths occurat speeds of less than 40 mph 65km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special thing...

Page 25: ...t may lock if you pull the belt across you veryquickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly tounlock it Thenpull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until i...

Page 26: ...ng pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder beltsh...

Page 27: ...ed position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make...

Page 28: ...loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A 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...

Page 29: ...seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The bel forces would be there not at the pelvic bones T h i could cause serious...

Page 30: ...seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 31: ...sted across the body 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 straightso it can work...

Page 32: ...s To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage b...

Page 33: ...for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren t weari...

Page 34: ...control of the vehicle 1 An inflatingair bag can seriously injure small children Alwayssecurechildren properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and thecaution la...

Page 35: ...ow the Air Bag System Works Where are theair bags The driver s a i rbag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel onthe passenger s side 1 21...

Page 36: ...be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as aparked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollov...

Page 37: ...he parts of the bag that come into contactwith you may be warm but not too hot to touch Therewill be some smoke and dust comingfrom vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the...

Page 38: ...g coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick Air bagsaffect how your Buick should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want thesystem t...

Page 39: ...your vehicle has a bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has noretractor To make thebelt longer tilt the latch p...

Page 40: ...uickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes t...

Page 41: ...licks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long e...

Page 42: ...al injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora cr...

Page 43: ...elt 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 restraintsand for smal...

Page 44: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 45: ...rosses the shoulder To remove and store thecomfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide...

Page 46: ...always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is theright type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a re...

Page 47: ...il a crash Duringa crash a babywill become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on you...

Page 48: ...y children who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds 10 and 27 kg and whose height is between 33 5 and 5 1 inches 850and 1 295 mm and who are capableof sitting upright alone The child should also be at least...

Page 49: ...top of the child s shoulders With this built in child restraint you can adjust the height of the harness Depending on the seated height of the child you can route it through the upper pair of slots A...

Page 50: ...safety belts MAKE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERSIS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS COULD BE INJURED DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH IF...

Page 51: ...2 If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together separate them 3 If the lap shoulder harness is buckled unlatch it by pushing the button on the buckle 1 37...

Page 52: ...Pull down the seatback part of the pad D 5 Select one side of the harness Add some slack to the shoulder part by pulling up on the lap part You ll keep most of this slack until you finish Step 9 1 38...

Page 53: ...ness slack back into the slot 7 Twist the harness slightly to remove it from the slot 8 Move theharness up or down to the correctslot The correct slotis the onethat will be at or just above the top of...

Page 54: ...over 1 1 Repeat Steps 5 through 10for the other side of the harness Be sure both sides are adjusted to the same height seatback Make sure the harness goes through the slots in the pad that match the h...

Page 55: ...hild in a sudden stop or crash If a child is the proper sizefor the built in child restraint securethe child usingthe child restraint s harness But children who are too large forthe built in child res...

Page 56: ...and right halvesof the shoulder harness clip are fastenedtogether seprate them 2 If the lap shoulder harnessis buckled unlatch it by pushing the button on the buckle 3 Place the child on the child res...

Page 57: ...ve freely again Then repeat this step pulling only one side of the harnessout Push the latch plate F into the buckle until it clicks Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent...

Page 58: ...late window G If the harness locks before the latch plate reaches the buckle let the harness go all the way back so it will move freely again Then repeat Steps 6 and 7 Be sure tokeep the harness pulle...

Page 59: ...this clip is to help keep the harness positioned on the child s shoulders An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place on the child s shoulders If the harness isn t onthe c...

Page 60: ...hey will move freely again Then repeat Steps 4 through 8 If the harness still doesn t lock don t use the child restraint See your dealer tohave the built in child restraint serviced 10 Adjust the posi...

Page 61: ...latch the harnessby pushing the button on the buckle 3 Move one sideof the harnessoff the child s shoulder and let the harness go all the way back 4 Move the other side of the harnessoff the child s s...

Page 62: ...straint cushion firmly into into the seatback the seatback I 4 Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback...

Page 63: ...stics show that children aresafer if they are restrainedin the rear ratherthan the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a re...

Page 64: ...be sureto secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure a...

Page 65: ...r belt See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the childin the child restraint as...

Page 66: ...the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all t...

Page 67: ...ecure a forward facing child restraint I 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 Follow the instructions for the ch...

Page 68: ...nbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 5 Buckle the belt Make sure therelease but...

Page 69: ...the seat as farback as itwill go before securinga forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for thechild restraint Secure the child i...

Page 70: ...he retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 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 sa...

Page 71: ...the childcan wear a lap shoulderbelt and get the additionalrestraint a shoulderbelt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they needt...

Page 72: ...y closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the centerof 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 h...

Page 73: ...n this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be appliedright on the child s abdomen That could cause seriousor fatal iniuries Wherever the child sits the lap...

Page 74: ...uilt in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built...

Page 75: ...u need new safety belts or harness straps If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt bu...

Page 76: ...I NOTES 1 62...

Page 77: ...Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking OverThings That Burn Engi...

Page 78: ...ith the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave t...

Page 79: ...d locksmith how to make extra doorkeys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be ableto have new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact you...

Page 80: ...be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock yourdoors and you will befar better off whenever youdriv...

Page 81: ...locks while any door is open The feature works by disabling thepower door lockswhen a key is in the ignitionand any door is open You may override the Lockout Prevention Feature by holding the power d...

Page 82: ...n the inside of the rear doorwill be a lock Insert your key into this lock and rotate it upward This will engage the safety lock 3 Close the door 4 Do the same thing to the other rear doorlock The rea...

Page 83: ...is on the brake pedal Mode 4 Automatic all door lock when the transmission is shifted out of PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transmission is shifted intoPARK P Automatic door relo...

Page 84: ...e keyless entry transmitter see Remote Keyless Entry later in this section for more details The doorsdo not lock when the lock switch is pressed but instead three chimes are heard These chimes indicat...

Page 85: ...unlock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operatingmode The Delayed Locking functionwill be enabledwhen your vehicle is shipped from the factory Disconnecting the vehicle b...

Page 86: ...nsmitterto work try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too farfrom your vehicle You may need to standcloser duri...

Page 87: ...imes corresponding tothe current Security Feedback lock mode Each additional press of the RKE transmitter lock switch will cause your vehicle to advance the lock mode by one starting fromthe current S...

Page 88: ...m This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing a switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter Your vehicle s ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to work Whenyou press the special...

Page 89: ...ry use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace your battery 1 Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on...

Page 90: ...can be dangerousto drive with thetrunk open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you mustdrive with thetrunk...

Page 91: ...minding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking a...

Page 92: ...nd dry the key Waitabout threeminutes and try again If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be cleanand dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you mayals...

Page 93: ...w linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Avoid making hard...

Page 94: ...ill sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACC and the key is in theignition NOTICE If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the corr...

Page 95: ...is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift toPARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let...

Page 96: ...could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever haveto have yourvehicle towed see th...

Page 97: ...ded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15amps I 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as i...

Page 98: ...driveline components from improper operation There are several different positions for your shift lever L CAUTIO It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P w...

Page 99: ...r yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice orsand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position you...

Page 100: ...axle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced rightaway Until then you can use SECOND 2 when youare drivingless than 35mph...

Page 101: ...damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use iton very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 th...

Page 102: ...can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right...

Page 103: ...ng 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 use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towi...

Page 104: ...y set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to If yo...

Page 105: ...a little uphill to take some of the pressure fromthe parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P ShiftingOut of PARK P Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock...

Page 106: ...ness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in acollision Your vehicle was damaged when driving ov...

Page 107: ...nning Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index A CAUTION It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firml...

Page 108: ...l open a small amount If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the windo...

Page 109: ...the highest levelto give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level Press on or...

Page 110: ...Control 0 Flash to Pass Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change...

Page 111: ...urn signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km Headlamp High Low Beam To change your headlamps from low beams to high beams or highto low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release...

Page 112: ...o stop the wipers turn the band to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long orshort delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The close...

Page 113: ...The LOWWASH light on your instrument panel cluster will glow when the fluid levelis low I In freezlng weather don t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form i...

Page 114: ...se cruise control on slippery roads Cruise controlcan be dangerous on A CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise whenyo...

Page 115: ...re are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push in the SETKOAST button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the high...

Page 116: ...n 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...

Page 117: ...InstrumentPanel Lamps 0 Courtesy Lamps If you pull the knob out halfway it will turn on only your parklamps If you pull the knob all the way out your headlamps will then come on Push the knob in all...

Page 118: ...on only your your front turn signal lamps will be on The headlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t beon Your instrumentpanel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your front...

Page 119: ...this featurewill be toggled when you perform the following sequence with the doors closedand the ignition key in the RUN position Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock...

Page 120: ...uminated Entry includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don t just turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out...

Page 121: ...vate and remain on until 0 The ignition is turned to the RUN position 0 The power door locks are activated 0 An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a dooris...

Page 122: ...or Note that if your vehicle has less than 15 miles 25 km on the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes Retained Accessory Power If Equipped With retained accessor...

Page 123: ...e photocells operating well occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner Manual Remote Control Outside Mirrors Your Buick may have an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror Push the b...

Page 124: ...quipped The left and right outside mirrors are heated when you activate the rear window defogger These mirrors can also be folded rearward manually This feature is particularly useful in automatic car...

Page 125: ...may have a storage areaand cupholders To open pull up on the lever at the end of the armrestand lift Two cupholders will then be accessible and you will have access tothe storage compartment area Con...

Page 126: ...f the ashtray and lift it out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lig...

Page 127: ...et electrical equipment to your vehicle It is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle below the fusepanel For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup please refer to your...

Page 128: ...sition only You will need to open the sunshade by hand Push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way by itself This is the express open feature To close...

Page 129: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System A Lamp Controls B Instrument Cluster C Vents D Glove Box E Audio System E Climate Control 2 53...

Page 130: ...rsion Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glancehow your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many o...

Page 131: ...button is pressed and released within 1 5seconds If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while inthe trip odometer mode it will be reset to zero If the button is pressed and hel...

Page 132: ...for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which sho...

Page 133: ...the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your Buick s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts If one part isn t working the otherpart can still work and stop you For good brak...

Page 134: ...parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK With the anti lock brake...

Page 135: ...t ison but not flashing and the regular brakesystem warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly whe...

Page 136: ...f you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual sho...

Page 137: ...is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid this light will come on Also see Anti Lock Brake System Active Light earlier in this section Slippery road conditions may exist if the low trac...

Page 138: ...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 no...

Page 139: ...ght is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system mal...

Page 140: ...off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed...

Page 141: ...it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop thevehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil levelusing the engine oil dipstick See Engin...

Page 142: ...mperature and vehicle speed Because of this the CHANGE OIL SOON light may come on as early as 2 000miles 3 200km or less for harsh conditions Remember after changing your engine oil the system must be...

Page 143: ...and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified Buick dealership fornecessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance The light will come on briefly when your ignition is tur...

Page 144: ...n the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or lessfuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually t...

Page 145: ...Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting theClock AM FMStereo AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FMStereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 22 3 26 3 31...

Page 146: ...he air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to controlthe dire...

Page 147: ...air through the defroster and side window vents Someof the air also goesto the floor ducts The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperatureis below...

Page 148: ...the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use FRO...

Page 149: ...matically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature BI LEV This setting bringsin outside airand directs it tw...

Page 150: ...dy while sending slightly warmed air toyour lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use HTR with the temperature knobs all the way in...

Page 151: ...eep you comfortable The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 40 F 4 C You may notice adelay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on at start up in coolweath...

Page 152: ...fer to manually control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle you can select airflow direction fan speed outside or recirculated air and air compressor operation with the followingbutton...

Page 153: ...de if the compressor is turned on The indicatorlight will be lit when Recirculation is engaged but will light forone second and then turn off if selected when not permitted Air Conditioning On very ho...

Page 154: ...rost thewindows quickly use FRONT and full hot 90 F 32 C Driver sets temperature and selects high fan speed To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear push the AIR FLOW button until WINDSHIELD...

Page 155: ...the fan to the highest speed for afew seconds before drivingoff This helps clearthe intake ductsof snow and moisture and reduces thechance of fogging the inside of your windows Rear Window Defogger C...

Page 156: ...asily and give years of listening pleasure You will get h I and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re I NOTICE I getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it I Don t...

Page 157: ...the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press the AM FM button to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the l...

Page 158: ...s then go on tothe next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning Theradio will not stop at a preset station if the station is weak Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends...

Page 159: ...flashes If you press the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display shows your selec...

Page 160: ...BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or n...

Page 161: ...make sureyour player is working properly 0 Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occursrepeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an e...

Page 162: ...player while listening to the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon...

Page 163: ...few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK buttons again to stop scanning Thesound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favori...

Page 164: ...in after C W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the...

Page 165: ...this button to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREVto work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Pres...

Page 166: ...the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it assoon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Pl...

Page 167: ...w seconds then go on to the next station Press oneof the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The sixnumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite s...

Page 168: ...ll appear on the display Press it again after C W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them...

Page 169: ...thin a track You will hear sound RAND 6 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RAND again to turn off random play RECALL Press this button to see which track...

Page 170: ...e display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for afew seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display shows you...

Page 171: ...this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons AUTO SET will flash while seekingand will remain on until this function is compl...

Page 172: ...ed 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 radiois off first press EJECT or RECALL Your tape bias is set automaticall...

Page 173: ...APE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display If SOURCE ispressed again the system will go to disc play CD PLAY will appear on the display EJECT The system has two EJECT buttons rress me button nea...

Page 174: ...than eight secondshave played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go t...

Page 175: ...the player while listening to the radio it may become warm Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio function...

Page 176: ...need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code Press AM FM and this time thedisplay will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a...

Page 177: ...d 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 radio see Unlockin...

Page 178: ...to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AMstations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer ra...

Page 179: ...Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from c...

Page 180: ...s make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective ca...

Page 181: ...zor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Because this...

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Page 187: ...3 4 6 4 6 4 9 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Ci...

Page 188: ...ds or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear...

Page 189: ...alcohol There are good medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way tosolve thishighway safety problem is forpeople never to h n k alcohol and then drive But what if...

Page 190: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve s...

Page 191: ...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...

Page 192: ...you can lose control of your vehicle Average reactiontime is about 314 of a second But that s only an average It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another...

Page 193: ...r topush down If your engine stops you will still have somepower brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once thepower assist is used up itmay take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be h...

Page 194: ...nly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer wil...

Page 195: ...avoid a braking skid this light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Active Light in the Index Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies ste...

Page 196: ...hat you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as...

Page 197: ...ge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD OUARTER TURN LEFT APPROX If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the The factthat such emergency situations arealways possible...

Page 198: ...it sall right to pass providing the road aheadis clear Never crossa solid line on your sideof the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traff ic Do not get too close...

Page 199: ...r the Loss of Control Let s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road t...

Page 200: ...trol more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden change...

Page 201: ...daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at leasttwice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also...

Page 202: ...nly 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...

Page 203: ...to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 204: ...ning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep StandingWater NOTICE If you drive...

Page 205: ...a citymap and plan your trip intoan unknown partof the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See...

Page 206: ...nto 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...

Page 207: ...done before starting out Of course you ll find experiencedand 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 thin...

Page 208: ...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 aresome tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well venti...

Page 209: ...he ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes will haveto 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 Y...

Page 210: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 211: ...d snow or icecan be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing ra...

Page 212: ...n can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see apatch of ice ahead...

Page 213: ...exhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t seeit or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Cle...

Page 214: ...he vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle TIRE LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHIC...

Page 215: ...ht capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating TheGVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle...

Page 216: ...ing insidethe vehicle secureit whenever you can Never stack heavier things like suitcases Towing a Trailer If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when youpull a...

Page 217: ...eeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here ar...

Page 218: ...or advice or you can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre...

Page 219: ...he trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailertongue Hitches It s important to have the correct...

Page 220: ...trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave justenough slack so you can turn with your rig And never all...

Page 221: ...of the steeringwheel with one hand Then tomove the trailerto the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right moveyour hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible...

Page 222: ...r before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphillgrade shift down and...

Page 223: ...Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See theMaintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are autom...

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Page 227: ...roblems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 9 5 15 5 17 Hazard WarningFlashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 25 5 25 5 37 5 38 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a F...

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

Page 229: ...hing or pulling it won t work and itcould damage your vehicle U Batteries can hurt you Theycan be dangerous because 0 They contain acidthat can burn you 0 They contain gasthat can explodeor ignite 0 T...

Page 230: ...brake 3 T u r noff the ignition onboth vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessoriesplugged into the cigarette lighter oraccessory power outlet T u r noff all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios Thi...

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

Page 232: ...gative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll geta short that would damage b the battery and maybe other parts too r A J Fans or other moving engine pa...

Page 233: ...l if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to thegood battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable du...

Page 234: ...vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after afew tries it probably needs service Remove the cables in reverse o...

Page 235: ...ehicle has front wheel drive 0 The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the...

Page 236: ...d suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key in theOFF position Thesteering wheel should be clamped in astraight ahead position with a clamping device designed for to...

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

Page 238: ...ide NOTICE When attaching T hooks to the shipping slots in the frame rail attach them inside of the frame to avoid damage to the frame or front fascia These slots are to be used when securing to car c...

Page 239: ...aps Use the T slots for car carrier securing Towing a vehicle overrough surfacescouia damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage i...

Page 240: ...r pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier equipment Attac6a separate safety chain around the outboard end of both lateral arms I NOTICE...

Page 241: ...Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated enginecan burn you badly evenif youjust open the hood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyon...

Page 242: ...hear no steam theproblem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day 0 Stop after high speed driving 0 Idle for longperiods in traffic...

Page 243: ...ngine Fans C Radiator Pressure Cap I A CAUTION I An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood...

Page 244: ...u do youcan 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 driv...

Page 245: ...tem can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or...

Page 246: ...can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it A CAUTION I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system canblow out...

Page 247: ...severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclo...

Page 248: ...ngine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 3 After the enginecools open the coolant air bleed valve orvalves 3...

Page 249: ...bleed valve closethe valve Otherwise closethe valves afterthe radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 6 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the CO...

Page 250: ...ixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck r...

Page 251: ...r 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 tiregoes flat thenext part sho...

Page 252: ...Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare 1 Turn th...

Page 253: ...2 Remove the spare tire 3 Turn the nut holding the jack to the left and remove it Then remove thejack and wrench 5 27...

Page 254: ...the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C Wheel Covers To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don t use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at...

Page 255: ...ench if needed you can finish loosening them with your fingers Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don...

Page 256: ...FRONT WHEEL OPENING edge of the front wheel opening orjust behind the two bolts as shown FRONT EDGE OF REAR WHEEL OPENING Forjacking at the vehicle s rear location put thejack lift head about 5 inches...

Page 257: ...avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 14 Raise the vehicle by turning thejack handle to the right Raise the veh...

Page 258: ...nuts become looseafter 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 thevehicle In an emergency you...

Page 259: ...ose Your wheelcould fall off causing aseriousaccident 7 Replace 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 8 Lowe...

Page 260: ...e the nuts tightened with atorque wrench to100 Ib ft 140N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten the wheel...

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

Page 262: ...proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label...

Page 263: ...t Of course it s best to replaceyour spare with a full sizetire as soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed...

Page 264: ...ng your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about...

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Page 267: ...er Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Built in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness 6 49 6...

Page 268: ...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 Buick in the Index You should keep a record with all part...

Page 269: ...our engine If you re using fuel ratedat 87 octane orhigher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a littlepinging noise when you re accelerating or driving u...

Page 270: ...air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to functi...

Page 271: ...oes businessin the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Justtell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Moto...

Page 272: ...and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely...

Page 273: ...p hands clothing and tools awayfrom any underhood electricfan NOTICE I I 1 If you needa new cap be sure to get the right type Yourdealer can get onefor you If you get the wrong type it may not fit pro...

Page 274: ...the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle locatedjust below the instrument panel andto the left of the steering column Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood relea...

Page 275: ...hield Washer Fluid B Radiator Fill Cap C RemotePositiveBatteryTerminal Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Engine OilFill Cap F Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick H Brak...

Page 276: ...el Light in theIndex You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oilevery time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the...

Page 277: ...at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacitiesand Specifica...

Page 278: ...looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oilhas been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you chan...

Page 279: ...other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result i...

Page 280: ...500 k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower See Change Oil Soon Light in the Index What toD...

Page 281: ...replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Operatingthe engine withthe air cleaner off can cause youor others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleansthe air it stops f...

Page 282: ...Schedule in the Index 8 9 10 11 12 13 Turn off the ignition switch when the windshield wipers are in the up position Raise the hood Remove disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender ra...

Page 283: ...at your Buick dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow allthe instructions here or you could geta false reading onthe dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can dam...

Page 284: ...g for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The automat...

Page 285: ...nto thecross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it tothe proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally l...

Page 286: ...ter and DEX COOL coolant will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265O F 129O C 0 Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature 0...

Page 287: ...gine 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 50150 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you usean i...

Page 288: ...p to the HOT mark or a little higher If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolnnt wcovev...

Page 289: ...gine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine NOTICE Your radiator capis a 15 psi 105kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine dama...

Page 290: ...the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When to Check Power SteeringFluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is aleak in the system...

Page 291: ...seals Windshield Washer Fluid What toUse When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the te...

Page 292: ...f freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t useradiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake m...

Page 293: ...fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir A If you have too muc...

Page 294: ...hit off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the...

Page 295: ...lacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle w...

Page 296: ...ld use r Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting h...

Page 297: ...ubber bulb accesscover 3 Twist and pull the sidemarkerlamp socket from the 4 Holding the baseof the bulb pull the bulbfrom headlamp assembly the socket 1 Pull up on the headlamp retainers to release t...

Page 298: ...nk 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk 3 Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter of a turn right to left 4 Place thenew bulb into the bulb socket 5 Turn the bulb one quarter ofa turn to...

Page 299: ...the vehicle B 3 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket right to left 4 Pull out the socket 5 Pull the bulb out of the socket There are two bulbs on each taillamp 6 Push in a new bulb 7 Repl...

Page 300: ...ique There are eight wing nuts Pliers may be required to remove them 3 Remove the applique from the trunk lid Then 1 Install the new bulbs into the applique sockets B 2 Connect the applique to the lid...

Page 301: ...applique 3 Twist and pull the bulb from the back up To install the new bulb lamp socket 1 Twist and push the bulb into the back up 2 Twist and push the back up lamp socket into the 3 Reinstall thetrun...

Page 302: ...Push in a new bulb 6 Replace the socket into the dome lamp assembly 7 Reconnect the dome lamp assembly to the wiring harness making sure the connector tab snaps into place Windshield Wiper Blade Repla...

Page 303: ...ade by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Buick Warranty booklet for details Pol ymaintained and improperly used tires...

Page 304: ...ire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusualwear 0 Bad handling Roug...

Page 305: ...pare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjustthe front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are prope...

Page 306: ...re has a puncture cut or otherdamage that can t be repaired well because of the size orlocation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading...

Page 307: ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and...

Page 308: ...The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades areA the highest B and C representing...

Page 309: ...pt somealuminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load...

Page 310: ...uddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipmentwheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type ch...

Page 311: ...these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of...

Page 312: ...slightly damp paper towel or cloth 8 Dry it immediately with a blow dryer 9 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some s...

Page 313: ...excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains followthe foam type instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaningvomit or urine treat the areawith a...

Page 314: ...se only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to seethr...

Page 315: ...be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defoggerelement may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cle...

Page 316: ...d or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface orthey could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton to...

Page 317: ...l fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equip...

Page 318: ...metal repair or replacement make sure thebody repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or...

Page 319: ...the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system cando this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemica...

Page 320: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 54...

Page 321: ...e Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and rep...

Page 322: ...otected by a circuitbreaker in the underhood electrical center An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp system che...

Page 323: ...y reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replacethe fuse Be sureyou replace abad fuse with a new one...

Page 324: ...18 19 20 22 Description Not Used Ignition Signal Hot in Runand Start PCM BCM U H Relay Power Mirrors Panel Dimming Ignition Signal Hot in Run Unlock and Start Cluster Powertrain ControlModule Body Con...

Page 325: ...Modules Ignition Signal HVAC Control Head Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Air Bag Anti lock Brake Controls Body Control Module Fuse 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Description Hazard Flashers N...

Page 326: ...3 14 High Blower Hazard Flasher Stoplamps Power Mirror Door Locks Ignition Switch BTSI Stoplamps ABS Turn Signals Cluster Air Bag DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps Retained Accessory Power ABS Key...

Page 327: ...rator ECM A C Compressor Clutch Not Used Electronic Ignition Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Fuse 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SYMBOL Description Oxygen Sensor Engine Emissions Not Used H...

Page 328: ...quarts 6 7 L Whendruiningheplacing convertec more fluid muy be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3100 Code M 11 6quarts 10 93 L Refrigerant R l34a See AirConditioning Rejrigerants 1aterin this...

Page 329: ...rall Height 56 5 inches 143 5 cm Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter A1208C PassengerCompartmentAirFilter 10261703 Battery 3100 Code M 600 CCA PCVValve CV892C Engine Oil Filter PF4...

Page 330: ...f i NOTES 6 64...

Page 331: ...ce Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule Footnotes Footnotes Part B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Onc...

Page 332: ...the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper v...

Page 333: ...publishes See Serviceand 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 doto help keep your vehicle in...

Page 334: ...Buick dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported...

Page 335: ...ne oil to break down sooney 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 000km Tire Rotation Every 12 000 M...

Page 336: ...ine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filte...

Page 337: ...Air Resources Board has determined that the failure toperform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life...

Page 338: ...res See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY n n 9 000 Miles 15 000...

Page 339: ...nspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 mo...

Page 340: ...Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0...

Page 341: ...n ControlService 0Replace passenger compartmentairfilter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote t 27 000 Miles 45...

Page 342: ...uel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 343: ...ercompartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I I I 39 000 Mi...

Page 344: ...attern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service I I I I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE r 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or e J veq 3 months whicheveroc...

Page 345: ...te DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where...

Page 346: ...ission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Ins...

Page 347: ...0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner fi...

Page 348: ...ate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 63 000 Miles 105000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichev...

Page 349: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 69 000 Miles 115 000...

Page 350: ...nspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern And additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 3 m...

Page 351: ...ate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 81 000 Miles 135...

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Page 353: ...ce aircleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Servi...

Page 354: ...e DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Replace passengercompartmentair filter CI R...

Page 355: ...ICED BY 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainlydriven under one or more of these conditions In heav...

Page 356: ...ions thefluid andfilter do not require changing DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfirst...

Page 357: ...e 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 t...

Page 358: ...Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 22 500 Miles 37500 km Change engine oil andfilter or every 12mo...

Page 359: ...r filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect...

Page 360: ...attern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE R 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service...

Page 361: ...ountainousterrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under any o f these conditions the fluid and filter do not requi...

Page 362: ...ires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace air cleaner filter A 1 1 Emissior Con...

Page 363: ...dditional information See footnote An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst An Emission...

Page 364: ...iles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Contr...

Page 365: ...on Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs Change automatic transaxle fluid andfilter if the vehicle is mainly dr...

Page 366: ...t require changing I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE JSERVICEDBY I 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant i...

Page 367: ...oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary Se...

Page 368: ...air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear...

Page 369: ...pedal and be ready to turn off the engineimmediately if it starts 3 Try to start the enginein each gear The starter should work only in PARK P orNEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position y...

Page 370: ...in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine runn...

Page 371: ...damaged missing or out of positionparts as well as open seams holes loose connections orother conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or couldlet exhaust fumes into the vehicle S...

Page 372: ...l inthe Index 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT I System Delco...

Page 373: ...or Multi pur ose lubricant Hinges Superlube I GM Part No 12346241or equivalent USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Door Latches Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GMPart No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requ...

Page 374: ...d after themaintenance 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 rece...

Page 375: ...Maintenance Record 7 45...

Page 376: ...Maintenance Record 7 46...

Page 377: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 47...

Page 378: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7 48...

Page 379: ...DATE Maintenance Record ODOMETER 1 I READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 49...

Page 380: ...I 1 Maintenance Record 7 50...

Page 381: ...8 5 8 7 8 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information 8 8...

Page 382: ...ever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly res...

Page 383: ...h For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin I...

Page 384: ...Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner...

Page 385: ...ncertain situations by towing for disabledvehicles providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For d...

Page 386: ...rtation is Buick s way of extending the Premium Service you ve come to expectfrom Buick and its 3 000dealers Please review the Courtesy Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle or consu...

Page 387: ...can assist in arriving at asolution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily parti...

Page 388: ...ck Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 955 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNI...

Page 389: ...you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 8...

Page 390: ...letins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEA...

Page 391: ...me of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130...

Page 392: ...b NOTES 8 12...

Page 393: ...ith Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 22 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control 3 26 Antenna Backglass 3 37 FixedMast 3 36 Antifreeze 6 20 A...

Page 394: ...Specifications 6 62 CarbonMonoxide 2 14 2 30 4 27 4 33 Cassette Deck Service 7 37 Cassette TapePlayer 3 16 3 20 3 28 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 35 Cellular PhoneProvisions 2 52 Center High Mounted St...

Page 395: ...ssistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 52 Damage Sheet Metal 6 52 Daytime Running Lamps 2 42 DeadBattery 5 3 Def...

Page 396: ...Your 2 I9 Engine011 6 10 Adding 6 11 Additives 6 13 Checking 6 11 Used 6 14 What Kind to Use 6 I2 Whentochange 6 14 Ethanol 6 4 Exhaust Engine 2 30 Exterior Lamps 2 41 Filter Engine Oil 6 14 Filter Pa...

Page 397: ...uminatedEntry 2 44 Inflation Tire 6 38 InsideDay NightRearviewMirror 2 46 Inspections Brakesystem 7 41 Exhaust Systems 7 41 Front Drive Axle Boot 7 41 FrontDriveAxleSeal 7 41 RadiatorandHeaterHose 7 4...

Page 398: ...inder Service 7 38 Lockout Prevention Feature 2 5 ManualDoor 2 4 PowerDoor 2 3 RearDoorSecurityLocks 2 6 Trunk 2 15 Window 2 32 Loss of Control 4 13 Low CoolantWarningLight 2 61 6 22 LowOilLevelLight...

Page 399: ...2 64 Overdrive a Automatic 2 24 2 25 Overheating Engine 5 15 Owner Checks and Services 7 37 Owner Publications Ordering 8 10 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 53 Park Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Shifting Into 2...

Page 400: ...Replacement Wheel 6 43 Reporting Safety Defects 8 8 Restraints Checking 1 60 Head 1 5 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 61 Systemcheck 7 38 Restraints Child 1 32 1 33 1 49 Retained Accessory Power 2 46...

Page 401: ...vicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick 1 24 Sheet Metal Damage 6 52 ShiftLever 2 22 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 22 IntoPark 2 27 Outofpark 2 29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 13 Signaling Turns 2 34 S...

Page 402: ...orNew 6 40 Tires 37 AlignmentandBalance 6 43 Chains 6 44 Inflation 6 38 Inflation Check 7 37 Loading 4 28 Pressure 6 38 TopStrap 1 50 TorqueLock 2 29 Torque Wheel Nut 5 34 6 62 Towing a Trailer 4 30 T...

Page 403: ...oading 4 28 Storage 6 30 Symbols x Ventilation System 3 10 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 5 1 Visors Sun 2 50 warning Devices 5 2 WarrantyInformation 8 8 WashingYourVehicle 6 50 Weatherstrips 6 50 Wheel Alignm...

Page 404: ...P5 5 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID TIRES P6 11 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 8 ENCJNE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P5 19 AND P6 20 HOOD RELEASE P6 8 FUEL DOOR P6 5 For detailed information refer to the page number li...

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