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Summary of Contents for LESABRE 1995

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Page 3: ...itions ProblemsontheRoad 5 1 This section tells you what to doif you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire 0 1 engine overheating etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good Service and Appearance Care 6 1 Maintenanceschedule 7 1 This sectiontells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use CustomerAssistanceIn...

Page 4: ... Buick 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 Litho in U S A Part No 25620606B First Edition ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARYTECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH I Natlcnal In51 Iutelo AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE I We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Lang...

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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 promoting Buicks across the country using his Durant Dort Carriage Co outlets and salespeople as the nucleus of a giant distribution system He knew the Buick as a self seller If automobiles could be th...

Page 7: ...er the Andes to Santiago Chilein 1914 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick s Test H i l l Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During World WarI Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfulthat one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by th...

Page 8: ...nsmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 I949 Roadmaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s ftlmous vertical pillar toothy grille introduced in 1942 became more massive in the post war era I953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962Buick Special Car of the Year The first production V 6 engine was used in...

Page 9: ...l of 1985 Buicks are and will continue tobe premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz Generul Manage6 Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers expectations throughout the purchase ownership service and repurchase experience Buicks are...

Page 10: ...that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignorethe warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Ple...

Page 11: ... your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what todo to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for noticesand the words CAUTION or NOTICE ix ...

Page 12: ...R LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e9 TURN HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER t e 1 WINDSHIELD 6 WASHER I WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING 7 FAN 1 5 Y These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING 1 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a RADIATOR COOLA...

Page 13: ...hould not do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tell you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Seat Move the lever under the Eront seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and tryto move the seatwith your body to make sure the seat is locked into place ...

Page 14: ...front or back Raise the seat by holding the control to the left Hold the control to the right to lower the seat Rear Control Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch to the left Holding the switch to the right lowers the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever ...

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Page 16: ...s a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled upa person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between ...

Page 17: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 5 ...

Page 18: ... x Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow clown as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That swhy safety belts make such good sense 1 7 ...

Page 20: ... they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I ma good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A...

Page 21: ...iver Position This part describesthe driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap shoulderbelt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the l...

Page 22: ...u d be less likely to slide under the lapbelt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go overthe 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 orcrash 1 10 ...

Page 23: ...osition You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster towhere you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release handleto make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulderportion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your sho...

Page 24: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 12 ...

Page 25: ...Q What s wrong with this I I I i I I 1 I I I A The belt is buckled i n the wrong place 1 13 ...

Page 26: ... What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 14 ...

Page 27: ... What s wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body 1 15 ...

Page 28: ...f you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or airbag system Your Buick has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 3 16 ...

Page 29: ...light on the instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s 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 1 17 ...

Page 30: ...w the Air Bag System Works 1 I A Where is the air bag The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 18 ...

Page 31: ...cause inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costswere Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes an airbag inflate In a frontal ornear frontal impact of ...

Page 32: ...s itquickly deflates This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize theair bag inflated Somecomponents of the a i rbag module in the steering wheel hub forthe driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time but the part of the bag that comes into contact with youwill not be hot to the touch There will be some smoke and dust co...

Page 33: ...ot work properly You may have to replace theair bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the 1 right frontpassenger s air bag Do not open or 1 break the air bag covers ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Buick Air bags affecthow your Buick should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the syst...

Page 34: ...For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the lap portion of the belt is pulledout all the way it will lock If it does letit go all the way and start again If your vehicle has ...

Page 35: ...or To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt T f 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 tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 23 ...

Page 36: ...t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly b I 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks ...

Page 37: ...r had to likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious oreven 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 ora crash The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snu...

Page 38: ...guides will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head There is one guide foreach outside passenger position in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body about half way down the 1 26 ...

Page 39: ...e the guide from its storage clip 3 There is a button stop on the shoulder belt that keeps the belt from going too far into the retractor at the top of the seatback Pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor and place the guide overthe belt Make sure that the guide isbetween the button stop on the belt and the retractor Insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 27 ...

Page 40: ...er so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in ever...

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Page 43: ...estraint to help reducethe chance of personal injury The instructionsthat come with the infmt orchild restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are saferif they are restrained in the rear rather thanthe front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child r...

Page 44: ...ndthat an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored 1 32 ...

Page 45: ...Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for thisvehicle You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pi...

Page 46: ...he belt Make sure the releasebutton 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 retractorto set the lock all the way out of the I 1 34 ...

Page 47: ...er Rear Seat Position 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 U You ll be using the lapbelt 1 35 ...

Page 48: ...or thechild restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 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 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down ...

Page 49: ...is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work foran adult or larger child passenger Your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restra...

Page 50: ...Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt...

Page 51: ...tractor 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 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 orlarger child passenger 1 39 ...

Page 52: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulderbelt can provide Accident statistics show that children aresafer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 40 ...

Page 53: ...elt still ison 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 isso small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one thathas ...

Page 54: ...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 1 42 ...

Page 55: ...straint system parts If you see anythingthat might keep a restraintsystem from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed beltsmay not protect you in a crash They can rip apartunder impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one rightaway Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash doyou need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessa...

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Page 57: ...he many standard and optional features on your Buick and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if I everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 58: ...qualified locksmith how to make extrakeys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs If your ignition keysdon t have plugs go to your Buick dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key Key Reminder Warning The door keys are for the doors and all other locks If you leave your keys in the ignitionwith theigniti...

Page 59: ... There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the door key outside Use your From the inside To lock the door slide the lock control on the door down To unlock the door slide the lock control up 2 3 ...

Page 60: ...he rear doors of your car from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Move the lever all the way up to the ENGAGED position 1 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the I other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door fio...

Page 61: ... the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Remote Keyless Entry System Option Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leavingthe vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door If your Buick has this option you can lock and unlock your doors orunlock your trunk from up to 30 feet 9 rn away using the key...

Page 62: ...d service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed If pressed again quickly all doorswill unlock All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed but only when the ignition is OFF The interior lamps will also come on when any button is pressed if the ignition is off M...

Page 63: ... erasesthe system memory and causes the doorsto lock and unlock once Thismeans the system is ready to be matched to thetransmitter 4 Keeping the program terminal grounded press the UNLOCK button on the first transmitter The door locks will lock and unlock again to indicate the transmitter is now matched If there isno response check the transmitter batteries If you do not want to match a second tra...

Page 64: ...ransmitter works it s probably time tochange the batteries For battery replacement use two Duracell batteries type DL 20 16 or a similar type To replace the batteries I Remove the screw from the back cover 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the batteries Put them in as the direction under the batteries indicate 4 Replace the front cover Make sure the cover is on tigh...

Page 65: ...ou must leave the ignition key with an attendant To secure the trunk turn OFF the TRUNK RELEASE lock the glove box then take the door key with you The TRUNK button is on the instrument panelto the left of the steering column The transaxle must bein PARK P or NEUTRAL N for it to work If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System it will also unlock the trunk 2 9 ...

Page 66: ...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 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 If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to l...

Page 67: ... will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt tomake a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on the key may be dirty orwet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Waitabout threeminutes and...

Page 68: ...ealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS K II system If you lose ordamage a PASS Key ignition key see your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service PASS Key IIto have a new key made Yew Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Buick doesn r need an elaborate break in But itwill perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 5...

Page 69: ...nition switch you can turn the switch to five different positions ACC A The accessory position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To use push in the key and turn it toward you Your steering wheel will remain locked justas it was before you inserted the key 2 13 ...

Page 70: ...e 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 yourvehicle needs service 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 re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P ifyour Buick is moving I...

Page 71: ...ut then stops again do the same thing but this timekeep the pedal downfor five or six seconds This clears theextra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15seconds repeatthe normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding el...

Page 72: ...ep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly I Engine Coolant Heater Canada Only In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Op...

Page 73: ... on the weather the kindof oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact yourBuick dealer in the area where you ll be parking yourvehicle The dealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start you...

Page 74: ...e the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this part REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting toREVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or ...

Page 75: ...han about 35 mph 56km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about35 mph 56 km h or more pushthe accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power THIRD GEAR 3 This is like0 but you nevergo into OVERDRIVE Here are some times you might choose THEW 3 instead of 0 When driving on hilly winding roads 0 When towing a trailer so there is less shifting be...

Page 76: ...ngine FIRST GEAR 1 This position gives you even more power but lowerfuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snowor mud If the selector leveris put in FIRST I the transaxle won t shift into firstgear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can trotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were...

Page 77: ...with your left foot This will unlock the pedal Whenyou lift your left foot the park brake pedal will follow it to the released position If you t r y to drive away with the parking brake on the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace the...

Page 78: ...Shifting IntoPARK P 1 Hold the brake pedaldownwith your rightfoot and setthe parking brake I Pull the lever toward you 2 22 ...

Page 79: ...ur vehicle is in PARK P If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brakeis firmly set before you leave it After you ve movedthe shift lever into the PARK P position holdthe regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever w...

Page 80: ...rs alittle uphill to take some of the pressure from thetransaxle so you can pull the shift lever outof PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transaxle in the Tndex If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever...

Page 81: ...Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2 25 ...

Page 82: ... the engine running But if you ever haveto here are some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sureyour vehicle won t move See Shifting IntoPARK P in the Index If you are parking ona hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 26 ...

Page 83: ...window switches Thiswill prevent passengers from openingand closing the windows Push UNLOCK to allow your passengersto be able to use their window switches again To sound the horn press the pad with the horn symbol on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the ste...

Page 84: ...hieldWasher 0 CruiseControl Option Turn Signal and Lane ChangeIndicator Thetumsignalhas two upward for right andtwo downward forleft positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or To signal a turn move the lever dlthe way upor aown When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically 6 A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change 2 ...

Page 85: ... havea trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turnsignal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turnsignalbulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working hrnSignalON Chime A chime will soundif your turn signal isleft on after having gone3 4 mile to remind you to t...

Page 86: ...fore using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged getnew blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray was...

Page 87: ... washer fluid tank only 3 4full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full windshield washer It can damage your paint Don t use radiator antifreeze in your Cruise Control Option With cruise control you can maintain a speedof about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise cont...

Page 88: ...ly disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again youmay turn 2 Get up to the speed you want the cruise control back on 3 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 32 ...

Page 89: ...o go faster don t holdthe switch at R A To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go IO a higherspeed Here s the first Use the acceleratorpedal to get to thehigher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the acceleratorpedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the secondway to go to ahigher speed Move the cruise switch fromON to R...

Page 90: ... 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 too mu...

Page 91: ...he PARK switch they must be turned off with that switch Lamps ON Warning If the parking lamp or headlamp switch is left on you ll hear a warning tone when you turn off the ignition and open the driver s door The instrument panel intensity can be adjusted by moving this lever between LO and HI The interior courtesy lampscan be turned on by sliding the lever all the way to the right Time Out Feature...

Page 92: ...ps Option Rear Seat Reading Lamps Option Front seat reading lamps are turned on or off by pressing The lamp the switch and a coat hanger are above each the LAMP switch rear door Slide the switch to turn the lamp on or off 2 36 ...

Page 93: ...hen 0 The ignition is on 0 The headlamp switch is off and 0 The transaxle is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarkerand other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lighted either When it is dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change tofull brightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will come on When...

Page 94: ...side Theday night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you Pull the tab forward for daytime use Push it back for night use Manual Mirror Adjust To adjust the left outside mirror rotate the knob located on the driver s door The right outside mirror must be adjusted manually Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle and the area behind...

Page 95: ...he control to choose the rightor left mirror Push thearrow controls in the direction youwant to movethe rnirror Adjust each mirror so you canjust see theside of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you cansee more from the driver sseat 2 39 ...

Page 96: ...sharpturns or quick startsand stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Dual Sun Visors Each sunvisor has two parts so that both the windshield and door glass can be shaded at the same time There is also a tinted transparent extension that may bepulled out from the outer su...

Page 97: ...the mirror cover is opened The brightness of the lamp canbe adjusted by sliding the NOTICE switch Don t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking fire Ashtrays materials could ignite them causing a damaging The front centerashtray may be removed for cleaning 2 41 ...

Page 98: ... it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Storage Armrest Option The armrest between the front seats opensinto a storage area To open it press the lever at the front edge Tnside a cupholder flips forward and unfolds to hold two cups The cupholderis designed to breakaway should it receive excessive pressure If it breaks away snap the edges back into place Th...

Page 99: ... Your odometer showshow far yourvehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States orkilometers used in Canada Your Buick has a tamper resistant odometer If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers someonehas probably tried to turn it back The numbers may not be accurate You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed The new one ...

Page 100: ...next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages canindicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to letyou know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the...

Page 101: ...tem 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 and the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIRBAG AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go...

Page 102: ...f the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle Ifit doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light and chime come on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the...

Page 103: ...ight comes on when you re driving stopas soon as possible and turn theignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the lightstill stays on or comeson again while you re driving yourBuick needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have ant...

Page 104: ...ll turn offand the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on 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 Warning Light...

Page 105: ...r vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stopyour vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as possible In the chapter Problemson the Road thismanual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Malfunction IndicatorLamp Service Engine Soon A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems CHECK This light should comeon when the ...

Page 106: ...ou if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure If your car has the optional gage cluster you can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument panel There are three ways this light can come on briefly which is normal and doesn t show a problem They are 1 The light comes on when you turn your key to RUN It goes off once you turn it to start That sjust a check to be ...

Page 107: ...OIL LEVEL The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is lit for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position If the light doesn t come on have your vehicle serviced If the engineoil is more thanone quart low the light will come on briefly then go off for 15 25 seconds and then come back on for 20 40 seconds However the system will not register low engine oil if it has not ...

Page 108: ...GE OIL SOON light may come on as early as 2 000 miles or less forharsh circumstances The CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for five seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position It will stay on for 60 seconds once90 of the oil life has been used and each timethe engine is started after that If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on continuously there is a problem with the Oi...

Page 109: ...s on you need service and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories and set your airsystem to OFF If you have the optional gage cluster this gage shows voltage in the electrical system The normal range is 11 to 15 volts If the gage reading stays in either red range have your Buick dealer check the electrical system 2 53 ...

Page 110: ... of revolutions per minute r p NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank It works only when the engine is on When the indicator nears E empty you still have a little fuel left You need to get more fuel right away 2 54 ...

Page 111: ...the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated 1 2full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gagemoves a little when you turn a corner speed up or stop yourvehicle When you turn the engine off the gage doesn t go all the way back to empty Low Fuel Light Option If your Buick has this option ayellow light near the fuel gage will come on when you are low...

Page 112: ...NOTES 2 56 ...

Page 113: ...ontrol System This section tellsyou how to make your air system work for you Your Comfort Control System uses thenew ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant Fresh air from outside your vehicleflows through your Buick when thecar is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can getoutside air toflow through by selecting anyair choice exceptthe rear window defogger and any fan speed Air Outlets 1 Adjust t...

Page 114: ...ng area You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a sn all light on the button will indicate which buttons are active The lights are on all buttons except TEMP FAN and AIR FLOW The display will show fan temperature and mode settings for a few seconds whenever AUTO is selected and then display the outside temperature The outside temperature reading is most accurate when driving During s...

Page 115: ...e fan to avoid blowing cold air The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature outside temperature and time sincethe engine was last started Pushing the FAN AIR FLOW or FRONT buttons will override this delay turn off the AUTO setting and change the Fan speed TEMP To adjust the temperature you want maintained inside the car push theTEMP button If you want warmer air push the red arro...

Page 116: ...temperature selected To turn off the VENT selection push the button again RECIRC When RECIRC is selected the system will limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit the amount of air entering your vehicle for some other reason If the system was previously in AUTO RECIRC can be selected The system will be in RECIRC for 10m...

Page 117: ...eepthe air at a previously chosen temperature The outside temperaturewill show in the display when the system is OFF T f the passenger control has been turned on it can be turned off by pressing the OFF button once Pressingthe OFF button a second time will turn off the main system Passenger Control The front seat passenger can control the air temperature in their seating area This can be set up to...

Page 118: ... TEMPERATURE Moving the TEMPERATURE lever changes the temperature of the air coming through your outlets Moving the lever between COOL and WARM will lower or raise the temperature 3fFAN The FAN control is used to select the speed of the blower fan There are fourspeeds to choose from Moving the lever between LOW and HIGH will decrease or increase the fan speed The fan will be off when the system is...

Page 119: ... the air BI LEV This settingis designed foruse on sunny days when the air is moderately warm or cool On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough BI LEV directs outside airinto your vehicle in two ways Cool air is directed toward your upper body through the middle instrument panel outlets while slightly warmed air is directed to the floo...

Page 120: ... decals there you might have to scrape them off Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out your system if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that wen...

Page 121: ...FMl or FM2 The display showsyour selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radiostations SEEK Press the forward or backward arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will be muted while seeking SCAN Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear in the display Use SCAN to listen to stations fora few seconds The radiowill go to a station stop fora few seconds t...

Page 122: ...a detent Push the knobs back in when you re not using them Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound tothe left or right speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers AM FM Stereo Radio w...

Page 123: ...is button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses FORWARD 4 Press this button to advancequickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radiowill play while the tape advances SIDE 5 Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing 00 6 Press this button to select or d...

Page 124: ...or a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to get AM FM 1 or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will be muted while seeking If your Buick has aradio with Automatic Tone Control stations the instructions below will explain how to use the radio To find...

Page 125: ...ress P SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radiowill go tothe first preset station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press P SCANagain to stop scanning Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass The middle position is a detent TREB Press this button lightly so it extends Turn the ...

Page 126: ...e display will show TAPE and an arrow to show the side of the tape playing Your tape bias is set automatically PREV 1 Press 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 PREV to work NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silen...

Page 127: ...R may appear on the display Press RECALL to take ERR off the display When things get back to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be that 0 Thedisc is upside down 0 It is dirty scratched or wet It is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again RECALL Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To...

Page 128: ...discis active EJECT Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or system the disc will start playing where it was stopped If you press EJECT but don t remove the disc within 25 seconds the player will pull the disc back in to protect it AM FM Stereo with Cassette T...

Page 129: ...first TAPE will appear on the display If SOURCE is pressed again the system will go to disc play CD will appear on the display THEFTLOCKTM Your system has this feature if the word THEFTLOCK appears on the faceplate THEFTLOCK is a theft deterrent feature that can be used or ignored If you ignore it your system will play normally If you use it your system can t be turned onif it is stolen because it...

Page 130: ...HEFTLOCK light will flash Store the paper with your codewritten on it in a safe place Unlocking the System If battery battery power is removed for any reason LOC will appear on the display when power is reapplied You will need to enter your code tounlock the system You have only 15 seconds between each of the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on LOC will appear on the display 2 Press MTN and 000...

Page 131: ...r on the display Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of your code appear Press and hold HRS until the first digit or digitsof your code appear Press AM FM after you make sure the code matches the one you wrote down I should appear on the display meaning your system is unsecured Steering Wheel Controls Option If your car has this feature you can control certain radio and comfort cont...

Page 132: ... 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 AM Stereo This means the Delco system can receive C QUAM stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get ...

Page 133: ...ases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failureof the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to seeif the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean...

Page 134: ...ping only from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edgesor the edge of the hole and the outer edge Antenna Care The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vanda...

Page 135: ...on could damage it NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radiooff it may bedamaged or need to be cleaned In either case lowerthe antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe antenna down 3 23 ...

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Page 137: ...Section 4 Your Driving and the Road 4 1 ...

Page 138: ...alcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for theselaws The obvious way to solve this 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 problem The ...

Page 139: ...s carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states setsthe legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growingnumber of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countriesit s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in t...

Page 140: ...ce is twenty five times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up 1 11be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take suddenaction as when a child darts intothe street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision T...

Page 141: ...nly an average It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three secondsor more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugsand frustration But evenin 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph I 00 km h travels 66 feet 20 i n That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough spacebetween your vehicle and othe...

Page 142: ...used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Buick has an advanced electronic brakingsystem that will help prevent a braking skid This light on the instrument panel will come onbriefly when you start your vehicle When you start your vehicle and begin to driveaway you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise And you may even notice that...

Page 143: ...s is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computeris programmed to make the most of available tireand road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and co...

Page 144: ...anaging engine spark to limit wheel spin You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index TRACTION OF...

Page 145: ...ower steering assistbecause the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lotof the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver orbeginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on cu...

Page 146: ...u are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come overa hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can...

Page 147: ...d onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Thenturn your steering wheel to go s...

Page 148: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you...

Page 149: ...w 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 to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose controlof the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most ski...

Page 150: ...istance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surfacewith reduced trdction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could causethe tires to slide You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice...

Page 151: ...adlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second ortwo or even several seconds for your eyesto readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn tlower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your win...

Page 152: ...t wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keepyour wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled R...

Page 153: ... too fastthrough large water puddlesor even going through some carwashe scan cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 17 ...

Page 154: ... trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning 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 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 0 0 Turn on your low bean1 headlamps not just your parking lamps to help nmke you more visible to others...

Page 155: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of 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 time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 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 to move c...

Page 156: ...havea clear viewof 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 Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your s...

Page 157: ...omfortable clothingand 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 expertsin 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 before a ...

Page 158: ... roadin 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 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull ofT the road into a ...

Page 159: ... a steep or long hill 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill Shift downto THIRD 3 This will help cool your engineand transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lanewhen driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wideor cut across the centerof the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in y...

Page 160: ... an ice scraper 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 vehicl...

Page 161: ...t freezing 32 F 0 C and freezingrain begins to fall Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution If you have traction control keepthe system on Itwill improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehiclehas a traction control system you ll want to slow d...

Page 162: ...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 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 could be in a se...

Page 163: ...ngine to keep warm but be careful Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle Thatis push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuelfor the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will needa well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heate...

Page 164: ...R SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRESARE HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found onthe rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation f MFD BY GENER...

Page 165: ...t out Don tcarry more than 176 pounds 80 kilograms in your trunk NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases 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 4 29 ...

Page 166: ...rent than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safetrailering takes correct equipment and it hasto be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for yoursafety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefull...

Page 167: ...ther parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive fasterthan the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 kndh to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000pounds 450kg u...

Page 168: ...d weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to seeif the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around...

Page 169: ...ight distributinghitch and sway controlof the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handlingwhen you re driving 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure toseal the holes laterwhen you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into...

Page 170: ...e 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 and s...

Page 171: ...l a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re aboutto turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green 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 yoursignal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure t...

Page 172: ...After Parking ona Hill I Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the ...

Page 173: ...ers They also let police k n o w you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash o n and off Press the button i n to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and Your hazard warning flashers wo position your key is in and even rk n o matter what if the key isn t in 5 1 ...

Page 174: ...ables to start your Buick But please follow the steps below to do it safely A CAUTION Batteries can hurt you Theycan be dangerous because 0 They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that canexplode or ignite 0 They contain enough electricityto burn If you don tfollow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you you NOTICE Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage ...

Page 175: ...n it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 2 Get the vehicles close enough so thejumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Buick and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set th...

Page 176: ...he cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 5 4 ...

Page 177: ...it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable tothe good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other endtouch anything until the next step The otherend of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 5 ...

Page 178: ...to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal DEAD BATTERY Remove cables in this order 5 6 ...

Page 179: ...ecial tires and wheels these instructions and illustrationsmay not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know ...

Page 180: ...steering columnlock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 55 mph 88 kph or farther than 500 miles 800km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly 5 ...

Page 181: ...lotsof the cradle r a i l s on both sides Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbarjust under the front bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 9 ...

Page 182: ...to the slots in the bottom of the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides Position the lower sling crossbardirectly under the rear fascia A 4 x 4 wood beam is NOT needed Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 10 ...

Page 183: ...ne catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be coveredby your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warningbut see orhear no steam theproblem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can geta little toohot when you 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day 0 Stop after high speed driving Idle fo...

Page 184: ... forabout ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two orthree minutes while you re parked to seeif the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn oflthe engine and get everyone out o f the vehicle until it cools down Yo...

Page 185: ...he radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump orsomewhere else inthe cooling system NOTICE Engine damagefrom running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty I If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan s are running If the engine is overheating both fan s should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service 5 13 ...

Page 186: ... add a50 50 mixture of clean water preferablydistilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more infomation about the proper coolant mix I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant 5 14 ...

Page 187: ... you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiatorbut be surethe cooling system is cool before you do it A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out andburn you badly Theyare under pressure andif you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little 0 they can come out at high speed Never turnthe cap when the cooling system including theradiator pre...

Page 188: ... hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left 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 3 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 5 16 ...

Page 189: ...ap off 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 5 17 ...

Page 190: ... drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot fromthe accelerator pedal Get the v...

Page 191: ...Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire 5 19 ...

Page 192: ...The equipmentyou ll need is in the trunk Start with the jack and wheel wrench 5 20 ...

Page 193: ... If your vehiclehas a wheel cover remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands Note When replacing any wheel cover carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover 5 21 ...

Page 194: ...the decorative nut caps tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench then continue 1 8 rotation for steel caps and 1 4rotation for plastic caps If your vehicle has wire wheel covers remove them as follows Use the wire wheel key wrench to remove the wheel cover Using the flat end of the key wrench handle between the wire wheel cover and the center cap pry off the center cap 5 22 ...

Page 195: ...he wire wheel cover Note When replacing the wheel cover carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Next attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of thejack Raise thejack a little by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise to the right 5 23 ...

Page 196: ... rear 10 for the front to help you locate the jack notches in the frame Position the jack under the vehicle There is a notch in the frame near each of the wheels Fit the top of the jack into the notch nearest the wheel with the flat tire 5 24 ...

Page 197: ...all off thejack Be sureto fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 25 ...

Page 198: ...ts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 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 5 26 ...

Page 199: ...Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheelwrench counterclockwise Lowerthejack completely Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown 5 27 ...

Page 200: ...k until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won tfit on your compact spare If you tryto put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Now secure all the equipment back into the trunk storage area Follow the diagram on the spare tire cover 5 28 ...

Page 201: ...here you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire assoon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shapein case you need it again NOTICE Don t take yourcompact spare throughan automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spareon...

Page 202: ...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 System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release th...

Page 203: ...ls Thereis also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Buick dealer knowsyour vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer forall your service needs You ll get genuineGM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keepyour GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these mar...

Page 204: ... see Service 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 parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See MaintenanceRecord in the Index NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about ...

Page 205: ...ervice But don t worry if you hear alittle pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have tobuy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasolinewith blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more t...

Page 206: ...igh ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan ondriving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls ...

Page 207: ...gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials awayfrom gasoline The capis behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle Place the cap on the inner most edge and turn as necessary to secure While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise 6 5 ...

Page 208: ...may not fit or have proper venting and yourfuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soonas possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick in the Index When you put thecap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks 6 6 ...

Page 209: ...eft side of the instrument panel next to the parking brake When you pull this handle the hood latch will release Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch The hood latch is located under the hood near the center and at the front edge of the grille Lift up on thislever as you lift up on the hood 6 7 ...

Page 210: ...Then pull the hood down and close it firmly Engine Accessory Belt A D The 3800 L27 engine uses an engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A Power Steering B Crank C Coolant Pump D Air Conditioner E Alternator E Tensioner 6 8 ...

Page 211: ...our engine oil level regularly this isan added reminder It s a goodidea 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 directly behind the engine fan Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain backinto the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not sho...

Page 212: ... This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Use the engine oil fill cap next to the oil dipstick to add oil Just fill it enough to put the level somew...

Page 213: ... 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 i n the following chart RECOMMENDEU SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUEL ECONOMY AND COLDSTARTING SELECTTHE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADEOIL FOR THE EXPECT...

Page 214: ...l Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Buick dealer is ready to adviseif you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you 0 0 0 a Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic ...

Page 215: ... Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change yourown oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever 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 y...

Page 216: ...ine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operationcan be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealer Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Toomuch can...

Page 217: ...bove50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 1O C you mayhave to drive longer To check thefluid level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P in PARK P 0 Let the engine r...

Page 218: ...dlevel is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole t o bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much tluid generally less than a pint 0 5L Dol7 t o vrfi We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other...

Page 219: ...s work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clearz water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolantflush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else A CAUTION NOTICE If you use an improper c...

Page 220: ...olant To Add Coolant 4 p To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher 6 18 ...

Page 221: ...t in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartmentis cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and ...

Page 222: ...read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where thetemperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has a sufficient protection against freezing Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washerfluid until the tank is full NOTICE 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water ...

Page 223: ...new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system 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 thenyou ...

Page 224: ...arts so badly that they ll have to be replaced 0 Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourvehicle If you do wash it off immediately See AppearanceCare 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 brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound ...

Page 225: ...e Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes moderately with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The bralung system on a modem vehicle is complex Its many partshave to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle isto have really good braking Vehicles we designand test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Buick does whe...

Page 226: ...e that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement Contact your dealer to learn howto prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods ...

Page 227: ... thewire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base To install attach the wire connector A to the plastic base making sure the lock tab B is over the lock C Install the bulb by putting the small tab D into the small notch in the lamp E Turn the bulb socket 1 4 turn clockwise to lock it into place When reinstalling the headlamp assembly into the headla...

Page 228: ...llamp bulbs Pull the bulb assembly straight out of the socket Pull the bulb straight out of the assembly Replace the bulb and reassemble To replace the trunk lid taillamp bulbs pull the bulb assembly straight out of the socket Pull the bulb straight out of the assembly Replace the bulb and reassemble 6 26 ...

Page 229: ...made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are deliveredwith every new Buick If your spare tireis a differentbrand than your road tires you will have a tirewarranty folder from eachof these manufacturers 6 27 ...

Page 230: ...ing Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tireshave too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling 0 Rough ride 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 agood quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Si...

Page 231: ...tion for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achievemore uniform wear forall tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as sh...

Page 232: ...w Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to havetires that are designed to give proper endurance handlin...

Page 233: ... on the government courseas a tire graded 100 The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on...

Page 234: ...derintlation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades aremolded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on Ge...

Page 235: ...red 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 carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the oneit replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replacethem only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the r...

Page 236: ...ns only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that arethe proper size for your tires Install them on the fronttires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contactcontinues slow downuntil it stop...

Page 237: ...e unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powderedcleaner They will clean normal spots and sta...

Page 238: ...nt Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain ...

Page 239: ...r Combination Stains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry 0 If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once 0 Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will st...

Page 240: ...se they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners areused on the inside of the rear window an electric defoggerelement may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM P...

Page 241: ...Dry the finishwith a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratchesand water spotting High pressurecar washes may cause waterto enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessary to remove residuefrom the paint finish You can getGM approved cleaning products from yourdealer See Appearance Careand Materials in the Index You...

Page 242: ...e the protective coatingoff your aluminum wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop appli...

Page 243: ...the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washingsystem can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fallout Airbornepollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into th...

Page 244: ... 32 oz 0 946L I Vinylneather Cleaner I Spot and stain removal 1050244 16 oz 0 473L Fabric Cleaner Spot and stain removal 1050427 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls 1050429 6 lbs 2 72kg Multi Purpose PowderedCleaner Cleans vinyl and cloth also tires and mats 1052349 12oz 0 340kg Lubriplate WhiteGrease For hood trunk door hinges and latches 1051055 I 16oz 0 473L I Preservatone I Viny...

Page 245: ...entification Label You ll find this label on the rear edgeof the driver s door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN the model designation paintinformation and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from thevehicle Add onElectrical Equipment I NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Buick unless y...

Page 246: ... to access the fuses To put the cover on insert the tabs into the lower part of the fuse panel and snap it in place Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Besure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating There are additional fuses located behind the right sound insulator panel on thepassenger side If these requi...

Page 247: ...on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens haveyour headlamp wiring checkedright away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc thewiper will stop until the motor cools If the overloadis caused by some electricalproblem and not snow etc be sure toget it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Op...

Page 248: ...ed Not Used Interior Illumination Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used L Position SA 5B 5 c 5D SE 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 7A 7B 7c 7D 7E A 8B 8C 8D 8E 9A 9B 9 c 9D 9E Circuitry Uplevel HVAC OiI LeveVLow Coolant ABS Transmission CoolingFans Base HVAC Not Used Courtesy LampsPower Mirrors Brake Hazard Lamps Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not used Rad...

Page 249: ...Tread 60 4 Rear Tread 60 2 Interior Front Leg Room 42 0 Head Room 39 3 Shoulder Room 59 1 Hip Room 55 0 Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Interior Rear Leg Room 40 9 Head Room 37 8 ShoulderRoom 58 9 Hip Room 54 4 Trunk Capacity Cu Ft 17 1 Yassengers Front 3 Rear 3 Base Curb Weight Lbs 3423 6 47 ...

Page 250: ...156 License 194 Side Marker Rear 194 Tail 194 Tail Stop Turn 2057 Headlamp Replacement Bulbs Interior Bulb Number Ashtray 161 Dome Custom 168 DomeReading Limited 563 Door Courtesy PC 168 Door Warning PC 168 Engine Compartment 561 FootweUCourtesy 168 I PCompartment 194 LuggageCompartment 93 Vanity Mirror 7065 Headliner Side Rail limited A3173B 6 48 ...

Page 251: ...conditioning Crankcase Capacity Oil change with filter change Air Conditioning Capacity R 1341Refrigermt FuelTankCapacity Transaxle Drain and Refill ent sIwuId never be nece 4 5 quarts 2 0 Ibs 18gallons 6 cluarts ssary 12 5 liters 4 26 liters 5 7 L NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this tnanual 6 49 ...

Page 252: ... RC27 Spark Plug AC Type41 601 GAP 0 060 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Buick dealer For additional information see your Warrantyand Owner Assistance Information booklet 6 50 ...

Page 253: ...ealerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and 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 vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wro...

Page 254: ...xplains what you can easily do tohelp keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Buick dealer s service department or another qualified service centershould perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents shou...

Page 255: ...kdealer This part tellsyou the maintenance servicesyou should have doneand 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 workusing genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make surewhoever services your vehicleuses these All parts should be replaced and all...

Page 256: ...ation your car ScheduleI Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or3 Months Whichever Occurs First Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km or 6 months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10000 km Then Every 12 000Miles 25000 km Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change Tire Rotation Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air...

Page 257: ...es first comes first At 7 500 Miles 12500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every 24 months whichever comes first Cooling System Service or every 24 months whichever comes first Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Automatic Transaxl...

Page 258: ... indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has anEngine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12500 km or 12 months without an oil c...

Page 259: ...m 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information 7 7 ...

Page 260: ... BY ACTUALMILEAGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICEDBY I 7 8 ...

Page 261: ...L MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rot...

Page 262: ...EDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 24 000 Miles 40000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 7 10 ...

Page 263: ...first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact ths points andlinkage or every6 mon whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occursfirst I7Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Ind...

Page 264: ...n Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission 0Replace aircleanerfilter Replacefilter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service T I7Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information DAT...

Page 265: ... B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage parlung brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I I I DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 13 ...

Page 266: ...engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service k Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE SERVICEDB Y AC...

Page 267: ...lace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED ...

Page 268: ...gularly reaches 90O 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 Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under anyo f these conditions the jluid and filterdo not require changing 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDB Y ...

Page 269: ...kage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ...

Page 270: ...l cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission ControlService ClReplace air cleaner filter Replace filter more oft...

Page 271: ... engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension andsteering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information 7 19 ...

Page 272: ...MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7 20 _ ...

Page 273: ...E ISERMCED BEI 78 000Miles 130 000 km 7 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation patter...

Page 274: ...L MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 22 ...

Page 275: ...curs first An Emission Control Service tc I7Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolan...

Page 276: ... An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission 0Replace air cleaner filter Replacefilter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation D...

Page 277: ...UAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 25 ...

Page 278: ...ilter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing delivery service DATE ACT...

Page 279: ...icated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 4 If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change theoil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Neverdrive your vehicle more then 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil cha...

Page 280: ...ccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12m...

Page 281: ...ttern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MIIIEAGE 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every I2 months whichever occurs first Arz Emksiorz Control Service k 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guidesand underbody contact points and linkage or every I2 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory dri...

Page 282: ...aks Inspect fuel capgasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 37 500 Miles 62500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12mont...

Page 283: ...ichever occurs first 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or I f you do not useyour vehicle under any o f the...

Page 284: ...ttern and additionalinformation DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt...

Page 285: ...ce parts as needed An Emission Control Service Control Service Control Service T Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Change engineoil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first An Enzission Control Service 4 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 286: ...chever occurs first DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Page 287: ...ive belt or 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Inspect spark plug wires An Emission 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission 0Inspect fuel...

Page 288: ...er rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 100 000 Miles 166000 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 the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foun...

Page 289: ...urther details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for furtherdetails Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check tir...

Page 290: ...arter Switch When youare doing thischeck the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others couldbe injured Follow the steps below I Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it ...

Page 291: ...ular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service the key to LOCK in each shiftlever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift leve...

Page 292: ...debris can collect Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from theregular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift toPARK ...

Page 293: ...ve axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections orother conditions which could cause aheat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Eng...

Page 294: ... equivalent conforming to GM Specification I825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M USAGE Coolant Supplement __ Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides ___ Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders FLUIDlLUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equivalent DOT 3...

Page 295: ... GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No I 051515 or equivalent a Engineoil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE GM Part No 1050109 Hinges Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Hood and Door FLUIDLUBRICANT Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Conditioning Part No 12345579or equivalent See Specificat...

Page 296: ...d after themaintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checksand 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 ODOMETER UATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 44 ...

Page 297: ...I I Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 45 ...

Page 298: ...Maintenance Record I ODOMETER I DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 46 ...

Page 299: ...ingscan occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following stepsshould be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can often be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been rcviewed with the Sales Service orParts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager STEP TWO If after conta...

Page 300: ...mer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Buick please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership usingthe dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step Onefirst if you have a concern Cu...

Page 301: ...isagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE isan out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputesbetween customers and automobile manufacturers Thisprogram is available freeof charge to customers whocurrent...

Page 302: ...rts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the Buick Customer Assistance Centerat 1 800 521 7300 REPORTING 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 M...

Page 303: ...tarioKlG 352 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 Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint M T 48550 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 Eng or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada ...

Page 304: ...ntained in your vehicle or consultyour Buick dealer for details In Canada please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offerBuick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 month 36 000 mile new car warranty whichever comes first Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior servi...

Page 305: ...ervice bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealershipsh etailfacilities GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Servicebulletins may involve any number of vehicles Somewill describe inexpensive service otherswil...

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Page 313: ...alance Tires 6 32 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 40 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 22 Antenna Power Mast Care 3 22 Antifreeze 6 17 Adding 6 1 X Checking 6 18 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 46 4 6 Anti Lock Rr tkcs 4 6 Anti Thcft Feature Thcl tlock 3 17 A I I X I I W Cart 6 35 AppearanceCare and Materials 6 42 ArtlIrest Storage 2 42 AshtrLtys 2 41 Audio System Steering Wheel Touch Controls ...

Page 314: ...ement Chart 6 48 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 Capacities and Specifications 6 49 Carbon Monoxide 2 25 4 27 4 33 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 21 Cassette Tape Playing 3 11 CD Playing 3 15 Center Passenger Position 1 22 Certificationflire Label 4 28 Chains Safety 4 33 Change Oil Soon Light 2 52 Changing a Flat Tire 5 19 ClleckOilLevelLight 2 51 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 43 Checking Automa...

Page 315: ...nvex Outside Mirror 2 39 Coolant 6 17 Glass 6 38 ComforTemp 3 2 Coolant Heater Engine 2 16 6 13 Coolant Recovery Trunk 5 14 Coolant How to Add t o the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 14 Coolant How t o Add to the Radiator 5 16 Cooling System 5 12 Courtesy I amps 2 37 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 Cruise Control 3 31 Erasing Speed Memory 2 34 Getting O u t of 2 34 Passing Another Vehicle While Using 2 34 To ...

Page 316: ...y Belt 6 8 Engine Coolant 6 I7 Adding 6 18 Checking 6 18 Heater 2 16 6 13 TenlperatureGage 2 49 Tempcrature Warning Light 2 38 Engine Exhaust 2 25 Identification 6 43 Overheating 5 11 Running it While You re Parked 2 26 Starting 2 14 EngineOil 6 9 Adding 6 10 Additives 6 12 Checking 6 10 Pressure Light 2 50 What Kind to Use 6 11 What to do with Used Oil 6 13 When to Change 6 12 Ethanol In Fuel 6 3...

Page 317: ...22 Hitches Trailer 4 33 Hood Release 6 7 Headlamp Wwing 6 45 Hearing or Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 2 HighBeam Lamps How to Change 2 29 Hort1 2 27 Hydroplaning 4 18 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 30 Ignition Key Positions 2 13 Ignition Key In The 2 I O Inside Mirror 2 38 Inspections BrakeSystem 7 31 Exhaust Systems 7 41 Restraint System 7 41 Steering Suspension and Front Wheel...

Page 318: ... 28 Locks Door 2 3 PowerDoor 2 4 Rear Door Security 2 4 Steering Column 7 39 Loss of Control 4 I3 LowFuel Light 2 55 Lubrication Body 7 38 Maintenance Items 6 50 Maintenance Record 7 44 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Owner Checks and Services 7 2 7 37 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 2 Soon Light 2 49 ManualFrontSeat 1 1 Manual Outside Mirror 2 38 Maxifuse Relay Center 6 45 Methanol In Fuel 6 3 Mirror...

Page 319: ... Climate Control 3 5 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 41 Power Antenna Mast Care 3 22 Passing 4 12 Power Door Locks 2 4 Power Mirror 2 39 PowerSeat 1 2 Powersteering 4 9 Power Steering Fluid 6 19 Adding 6 20 Checking 6 19 PowerWindows 2 27 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 22 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 7 Radiator 5 16 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 19 Radio Reception Unders...

Page 320: ...Careof 6 3 8 Center Passenger Position 1 22 Adults 1 9 Driver Position 1 9 Extender l 43 How to Wear Properly 1 9 Incorrect Usage 1 12 13 14 15 41 42 LapBelt l 23 Lap Shoulder 1 9 l 24 Questions People Ask 1 8 Rear Comfort Guides 1 26 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 24 Rear Seat Passengers 1 24 Replacing After a Crash 1 43 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1...

Page 321: ...g In Emergencies 4 10 Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio System 3 19 Steering Wheel Tilt 2 27 Steering Power 4 9 Steering Tips 4 9 StorageArmrest 2 42 Storage Of Your Vehicle 6 24 Stuck IfYouAre 5 30 SunVisors Dual 2 40 Symbols Vehicle x Supplemental Restraint System SRS 1 16 Tachometer 2 54 Taillamps BulbReplacement 6 26 Tape Playing 3 14 TapePlayerCare 3 21 Theft 2 10 TheftlockFeature 3 17 Ther...

Page 322: ...landLaneChangeIndicator 2 28 TurnSignal On Message 2 29 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 28 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 35 Towing a Trailer 4 30 Underbody Maintenance 6 41 Vehicle DamageWarnings ix Vehicle IdentificationNumber 6 43 VehicleStorage 6 24 Vehicle Symbols x Vehicle Control of a 4 5 Vehicle Leaving Your 2 5 Visor Vanity Mirrors 2 41 Voltage Indicator 2 53 VehicleLoading 4 28 V...

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