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Page 3: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving suchas a flattire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the man...

Page 4: ...so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25660692 CSecond Edition WE S...

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Page 6: ...tee its beginningst o 1903 Thatwasthe year the WilliamC Billy Durant compmywas reorganized refinzmceda dmovedfrom Detroit to Flint Buickhas always been aproduct innovator Buickengineersdevelopedthe iv...

Page 7: ...Andes to Santiago Chilein 1914 I I I911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick s TestH i l l Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no othercar Buick s endurance...

Page 8: ...nsmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes camealong in 1949 1949Roadmaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pill...

Page 9: ...of 1985 Buicks are and will continue tobe premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mu tz General Manager Brrick Motor Division Our mis...

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

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

Page 12: ...ever your vehicle is driven for you m d DOOR LOCK UNLOCK e FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING o DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of yo...

Page 13: ...ryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplement...

Page 14: ...al driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not mov...

Page 15: ...switch to lower the front of the seat Center Control Move the seat forward or backward by pushing the control on the front or back Raise the seat by pushing the control on the left Lower the seat by...

Page 16: ...tback to where you want it Release the lever to lock theseatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving Sitting in...

Page 17: ...ad restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears Thisposition reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Safety Belts They re for Everyone This partof th...

Page 18: ...Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be ina crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one...

Page 19: ...I Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s justa seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 7...

Page 20: ...Get it up to speed Then stopthe vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 8...

Page 21: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 22: ...lts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has 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 protec...

Page 23: ...er Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driverhas a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how s...

Page 24: ...d be less llkely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the should...

Page 25: ...osition You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where 1 youwant it try to move it down without squeezing the release handle t...

Page 26: ...loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury Th...

Page 27: ...can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause seri...

Page 28: ...iously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward whichwould increase the chanceof head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force t...

Page 29: ...twisted across the body You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn thave the full widthof the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work...

Page 30: ...it you can damageboth the belt and yourvehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like alloccupants they are more likely to be seriously injured i...

Page 31: ...rposition Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Buick has two airbags one air bag for the driver and another airbag for the...

Page 32: ...TION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children and the caution label on the right f...

Page 33: ...ow the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags 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 2...

Page 34: ...be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollo...

Page 35: ...act with you may be warm but not too hot to touch Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeingor from being able...

Page 36: ...ystem in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Buick dealer and the LeSabre Service Manual have information about servic...

Page 37: ...ehicle has front and rearbench seats someone can sit in the centerpositions When you sit in a center seatingposition you have alap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the l...

Page 38: ...e buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics sh...

Page 39: ...p Shoulder Belt The positions nextto the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latc...

Page 40: ...ke sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the sa...

Page 41: ...e 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 force...

Page 42: ...straints and for small adults Wheninstalled on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To p...

Page 43: ...tback and the interior body to remove the CI guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert...

Page 44: ...es flat The elasticcord must be under thebelt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier inthis section Make sure...

Page 45: ...every Canadian provincesays children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smslaer Children andBabies I A CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or...

Page 46: ...ur arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the babyin an infant restraint Never hold a baby in your armswhile ridingin a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash Duringa crash a...

Page 47: ...ics show that children are saferif they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motorstherefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear...

Page 48: ...oved all the way back Wherever you install it be sure tosecure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure peop...

Page 49: ...ring a Child Restraintin a Rear Outside Seat Position U You ll be using the lap shoulderbelt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Fol...

Page 50: ...ull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle t...

Page 51: ...secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but only with the seat moved all the way back 1 See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 2 3 4...

Page 52: ...d restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint mak...

Page 53: ...der belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 2 3 4 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before...

Page 54: ...e belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 P u l lthe rest of the lap belt all theway out of the retractor to set th...

Page 55: ...buckle 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 Larger Children Children who have out...

Page 56: ...y one personat a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the...

Page 57: ...this way in a crash thechild might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap p...

Page 58: ...rayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed geta new one right away Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve ha...

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Page 61: ...System Trunk Trunk Lid Theft Universal Theft Deterrent PASS Key I1 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifti...

Page 62: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave th...

Page 63: ...keys Keep the plugs or the tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag If your ignition keys don t have plugs or the tag go to...

Page 64: ...d you will befar better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There areseveral ways to lockand unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door keyor Remote Keyless Entry transmitter if equipped With y...

Page 65: ...rn on the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK P your doors will unlock If someone needs t...

Page 66: ...oors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK P Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3 Use the following procedure to change modes 1 Close all doors and turn the ignition on Keep all doors clo...

Page 67: ...hold the driver s power door lock switch throughout this procedure All the doors will lock 2 Pressthe UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter The lock delay is still off and all doors will remain loc...

Page 68: ...he inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on I Unlock the door 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature...

Page 69: ...d unlock your doors orunlock your trunk from about3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keylessentry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates ona r...

Page 70: ...seconds all doors will unlock Pressing the UNLOCK button will also illuminate the interior lamps See Illuminated Entry in the Index All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when...

Page 71: ...ded according to the mode that has been selected Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5 To change to another mode 1 Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch 2 Press the opened trunk but...

Page 72: ...ased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters...

Page 73: ...ht seconds You must be within range of the vehicle Whenthe transmitter has been resynchronized the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once I NOTICE When replacing the battery use care n...

Page 74: ...if the trunk release lockout switch is in the off position It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It c...

Page 75: ...that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joyriders orpr...

Page 76: ...will go off in order to save battery power Remember the theft deten ent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch...

Page 77: ...lways activate the theft deterrent systemwhen leaving your vehicle PASS Key I1 Your vehicle is equipped with thePASS Key II Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key I1is...

Page 78: ...ion key may be faulty See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key 11 If you accidentally use akey that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work and the SEC...

Page 79: ...r and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Avoid making...

Page 80: ...e engine is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts your engine When the engine starts...

Page 81: ...ill cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time...

Page 82: ...orm properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Opti...

Page 83: ...xtension cord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keepit away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How...

Page 84: ...inga Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Buick has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes b...

Page 85: ...of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t coveredby your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re 0 Going less than abo...

Page 86: ...yourengine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST l the tr...

Page 87: ...g brake pedal with your left foot Thiswill unlock the pedal When you lift your left foot the park brake pedal will follow it to the released position If you try to drive approximately 40 feet 12 2 m w...

Page 88: ...he engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others couldbe injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a tr...

Page 89: ...mly set And if you leave thevehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or otherscould be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unlessyou have to If yo...

Page 90: ...ll to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your Buick has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You ha...

Page 91: ...s and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving...

Page 92: ...running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake fir...

Page 93: ...g pull the switch again To partially open the window pull the switch back and quickly release it To raise the window hold the switch forward Window Lock Press the LOCK switch onthe driver s armrestto...

Page 94: ...highest level togive your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then...

Page 95: ...it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If the arrows juststay on and don t flash as you signal a turn or a lane change asignal bulb may be bu...

Page 96: ...eam to high beam or high beam to low beam pull the turn signal lever toward you and release it When the high beams areon this light on the instrument panel will also be on Windshield Wipers The windsh...

Page 97: ...ay between wipes This canbe very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer toLO the shorterthe delay Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit brea...

Page 98: ...steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose contr...

Page 99: ...he accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t needto reset it O...

Page 100: ...this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Contr...

Page 101: ...on the brake pedal or Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps Headlamps Th...

Page 102: ...e headlamp switchisoffand The transaxle is not in PARK P When thc DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on The parking lamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument...

Page 103: ...hift out of PARK To operate it leave the lamp switch off If you move the control all the way to MAX your lamps will remain on for three minutes afteryou turn off your engine As you move the control to...

Page 104: ...inute period if a door is left ajar or if the interior courtesy lamp switch has been left in the INT on position This featureis designed to help eliminate battery wear down Delayed Entry Lighting When...

Page 105: ...e Programming This feature canbe programmed in the on or off mode for each transmitter To turn the feature off 1 Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this procedure All the doors will lock 2...

Page 106: ...fEquipped Rear Reading Lamps If Equipped Front seat reading lamps areturned on or off by pressing The lamp switch and a coat hanger are above each rear the LAMP switch door Slide the switch to turn th...

Page 107: ...xterior lamps by turning the lamps off and then back on after the ignition is turned to OFF If you do this the exterior lamps will stay on until you manually turn them off If the feature is enabled fo...

Page 108: ...urned on or off by pressing the toggle switch at the bottom of the mirror These lampsare also partof the courtesy lamps described earlierin this section Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror If Equ...

Page 109: ...imedelay feature which prevents unnecessary switching fromthe night to the day position This delay prevents rapid changingof the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic Reverse GearDay Mo...

Page 110: ...of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview Mirror If Equipped If you have this feature the driver s side outsidemirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps b...

Page 111: ...ove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area To open it...

Page 112: ...rear ashtrays may be removed for cleaning Hold the sides of the ashtray and then pull the ashtray up and out NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable objects into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or oth...

Page 113: ...and door glass can be shaded at the sametime There is also a tinted transparent extension that may be pulled out from the outer sun visor When you open the cover to either the passenger s or driver s...

Page 114: ...Instrument Panel 2 54...

Page 115: ...Wheel Lever ti Instrument Cluster Gages 7 Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 8 Audio System 9 Passenger s Side SRS Air Bag 10 Glove Box 11 Climate Control System 12 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 13 Igniti...

Page 116: ...unning You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your Buick is equipped with one of these instrument panel cluster...

Page 117: ...0 0 0 O n 0 0 0 0 8 0 8l 8 I Gage Cluster 2 57...

Page 118: ...ns if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set t o the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s setat zero and a label must be put on th...

Page 119: ...e alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a proble...

Page 120: ...r Bag inthe Index AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a fewseconds Then the light should go out This means the system...

Page 121: ...luster this gage shows voltage in the electrical system 8 18 If the light stays on you need service and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn o...

Page 122: ...dal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index v Your brake system may not be working proper...

Page 123: ...ll stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Buick needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t haveanti lock brakes If the regular b...

Page 124: ...to the left of the steering column the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index...

Page 125: ...d with the gage cluster you have a gagethat shows the engine coolanttemperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot That readingmeans the same thing as the warning light...

Page 126: ...y diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine m...

Page 127: ...d A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drivethrough a deep puddle of...

Page 128: ...it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong If you re idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off If you make ahard stop the light may com...

Page 129: ...the engine oil is more than one quart 0 95 L low and the engine has been shut off for at least eight minutes the CHECK OIL LEVEL LIGHTwill turn on for about one minute and will then remain off until...

Page 130: ...as been used and each time the engine is started after that If the CHANGE OIL SOON light ison continuously there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required After changing th...

Page 131: ...ff before the gage reads FULL F 0 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little...

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Page 133: ...fogger Passenger Control Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Tone...

Page 134: ...coming through the system Move the TEMPERATURE lever to change the temperature of the air coming through your outlets Move the lever between COOL and WARM to lower or raise the temperature Electronic...

Page 135: ...amount of outside air entering your vehicle is limited with this setting The air conditioning compressoris on in this mode NORM This setting cools the outside air entering your vehicle and directs it...

Page 136: ...cooler comfort level pushthe blue arrow Your comfort setting is shown in the display Fan Button The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the system set for AUTO Pressing the...

Page 137: ...tic fan speed airflow direction and comfort setting press the AUTO button In cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowing cold air The length of the delay depends onthe engin...

Page 138: ...hen RECIRC is selected the system will limit the amount of outside air enteringyour vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly or limit the amount of outsi...

Page 139: ...these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough To warm or cool the air delivered adjust the TEMPERATURE lever The amount of fresh air entering the vehicl...

Page 140: ...rride this delay turn off the AUTO mode and change the fan speed With each system outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor outlets The heater works best if you keep your windows close...

Page 141: ...system will try to maintain the set temperature inside your vehicle 0 When you start your vehicle and the EXT display flashes Dual Automatic Comfortemp system only for sometime the system may need rep...

Page 142: ...utlets Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass Press this button to start warming your window After 10 minutes it will turn off by itself orpressing the button during...

Page 143: ...above the control will show the difference from the main temperature setting If the passenger control has been turned on it can be turned off bypressing the OFF button once Pressing the OFFbutton a s...

Page 144: ...out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo You may set the...

Page 145: ...s for afew seconds Theradio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press oneof the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS...

Page 146: ...peakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower kn...

Page 147: ...stations for a few seconds Theradio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning Thesound will mute while scanning PU...

Page 148: ...tape is playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do forthe radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to show w...

Page 149: ...le the tape advances SIDE 5 Press thisbutton to changethe side of the tape that is playing 00 6 Press this button to reducebackground noise The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds whe...

Page 150: ...If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE...

Page 151: ...m will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band AM or FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on...

Page 152: ...functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an anow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT orRECALL lf...

Page 153: ...Noise Reductionis manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation AM FM Press this...

Page 154: ...you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Pr...

Page 155: ...em will seek and set the 12strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band AM or FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on...

Page 156: ...should play If the disc comes out it could be that 0 E20 The disc is upside down 0 E20 There s too much moisture in the air Wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an er...

Page 157: ...ed the disc will play until you press AM FM Then the disc will stop playing and the radio will play Press SOURCE again to play a disc again CD PLAY will show on the display EJECT Press this button to...

Page 158: ...fora few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your...

Page 159: ...NUALwill appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this kno...

Page 160: ...ction for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each select...

Page 161: ...y and the double D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Playing a CompactDisc Insert a discpartway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should be...

Page 162: ...ime press the RECALL button until you see the display you want then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player SOURCE Press...

Page 163: ...ommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must star...

Page 164: ...forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn...

Page 165: ...u to listen to each of your preset stations fora few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scannin...

Page 166: ...l can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control onyour radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adju...

Page 167: ...ing action non abrasive cleaning cassettewith pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassetteturn A scrubbing action cleaningcassette is available through your Buick dealership You...

Page 168: ...from the inside of the rear window with an ice scraper credit card or otherhard object Thismay damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly If when you tur...

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Page 171: ...3 4 5 4 6 4 10 4 13 4 13 4 15 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads...

Page 172: ...or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear en...

Page 173: ...l There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if peop...

Page 174: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve s...

Page 175: ...at when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking...

Page 176: ...might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration B...

Page 177: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pe...

Page 178: ...uddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer sensesthat wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer...

Page 179: ...ppery road conditions Thesystem operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduc...

Page 180: ...right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The traction control system warning light s...

Page 181: ...control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden...

Page 182: ...your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on...

Page 183: ...sarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move sincethe passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A nliscalculation an errori...

Page 184: ...lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over yourshoulder and check the blind spo...

Page 185: ...cceleration skid If you do not have traction control orif the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide...

Page 186: ...slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles 0 Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals 0 If yo...

Page 187: ...rk When you are faced with severe glare as froma driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps K...

Page 188: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it isto see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see r...

Page 189: ...y to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well ina quick stop and maycause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 190: ...usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive to...

Page 191: ...t of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rimand crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See the next part Freeway Driving One of the bigge...

Page 192: ...ve a clearview of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with theflow Try to merge into the gap at close to the p...

Page 193: ...comfortable 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...

Page 194: ...road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips a 0 a Make sure your vehicle is well vent...

Page 195: ...CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then...

Page 196: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid arag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving un...

Page 197: ...t freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet iceuntil salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with ca...

Page 198: ...pery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spotthat s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where thesun can t reach around clumps of trees behind b...

Page 199: ...p yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing orwrap a blanket around yo...

Page 200: ...really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every hal...

Page 201: ...t you can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacityweight and includes the weight of all occupants cargoand all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR R...

Page 202: ...ases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going I Things you put inside yourvehicle can stri...

Page 203: ...th yourvehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and resultin costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see y...

Page 204: ...ailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state orprovincial police Consider using a sway control You...

Page 205: ...E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH SP7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tonguel...

Page 206: ...e driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don tgo over theGVW limit for your vehicle including the weightof the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correc...

Page 207: ...or at all Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out forthe open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with...

Page 208: ...railer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Buick dealer The greenarrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you si...

Page 209: ...apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P Release the regular brakes When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start you...

Page 210: ...f i NOTES 4 40...

Page 211: ...oblems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 13 Engine Overheating 5 22 5 22 5 35 5 36 If a Tire Goes Flat Changi...

Page 212: ...signal lamps will flash on and dl Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even...

Page 213: ...urn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burnyou If you don t follow these stepsexactly someor all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Remember that ignor...

Page 214: ...c transaxle in PARK P before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed...

Page 215: ...t get it onyou If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 5 6 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Check tha...

Page 216: ...7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 6...

Page 217: ...gine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least18inches 45 cm away from the deadbattery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but t...

Page 218: ...or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle c...

Page 219: ...Use T hooks instead being towed A C UTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should...

Page 220: ...sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the cradle behind the front wheels Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling cro...

Page 221: ...a separatesafety chain around the outboard end of each control arm Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly ahead of the rear wheels on both sides No 4 x 4 wood beam is ne...

Page 222: ...J Position the lower sling crossbar directly behind and at the lower edge of the rear bumper cover Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm...

Page 223: ...y away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turnit off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before you open t...

Page 224: ...ary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE I or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to...

Page 225: ...ssure Cap C Electric Engine Fans An electric fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood electricfan If th...

Page 226: ...d Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle NOTICE E...

Page 227: ...n be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the...

Page 228: ...an try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system canblow out and burn y...

Page 229: ...removethe radiator pressure capwhen the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Do...

Page 230: ...the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiato...

Page 231: ...ller neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap...

Page 232: ...r pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a ti...

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Page 234: ...ise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for moreinformation about the compact spare Remove the spare tire fromthe trunk The box that stores the jack and...

Page 235: ...t Caps The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover that hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the flat end...

Page 236: ...el cover carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel you may have plasticwheel nut caps Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel...

Page 237: ...wheel cover and the center cap pry off the center cap Remove the theft deterrent nut by placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to theleft Pull off the wire wheel...

Page 238: ...the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise toraise the jack head a few inches 3 Put the jack into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well Th...

Page 239: ...en itis jacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badlyinjured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising yourvehicle with the jack impr...

Page 240: ...ting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which itis fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you...

Page 241: ...ening the nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 5 31 8 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface and replace the wheel nuts with the rounded 10 Lower the vehicle by...

Page 242: ...s tightened witha torque wrench to100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in...

Page 243: ...ION Storingajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the prope...

Page 244: ...ent couldstrike someone Store all these in the proper place The compactspare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tireas soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire lat...

Page 245: ...course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again I NOTICE When the compact spare is installed...

Page 246: ...as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chain...

Page 247: ...NOTES 5 37...

Page 248: ...k NOTES 5 38...

Page 249: ...Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6 47 6 49 6 49 6 50 6 5...

Page 250: ...order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index do yourown service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index You should keep a record with all parts r...

Page 251: ...our engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engineneeds service But don tworry if you hear alittle pinging noise when you re accelerating or dri...

Page 252: ...nol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier I NOT...

Page 253: ...river s sideof your vehicle I A CAUTION I Gasoline vapor ishighly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re neargasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sp...

Page 254: ...is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any66hiss s noise to stop Then unscrew the capall the way Be careful notto spill gasoline Clean gasoline from you have the L3...

Page 255: ...up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit p...

Page 256: ...or Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release The hood latch is under the hood near the center and at the front edge of the grille Lift up on the lever as you lift u...

Page 257: ...n the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap F Automatic Transaxle Fluid G Brake Master Cylinder Dipstick H Air Cl...

Page 258: ...hould check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the...

Page 259: ...to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looki...

Page 260: ...ry cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W SO NOTICE Use only engineoil with the American Petrol...

Page 261: ...hway maintenance schedule Changethe oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehiclewith a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil...

Page 262: ...side of the engine compartment 1 Remove the Powertrain Control Module PCM cover that is located to the driver s side of the air cleaner assembly Unscrew the retaining screws and remove the PCM cover...

Page 263: ...e hose from the throttle body pull back the entire rear portion of the a i rcleaner by pulling upwardand rearward 4 Replace the airfilter 5 Reinstall the rear section of the aircleaner 6 Reattach the...

Page 264: ...in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time tocheck your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engineoil is changed Change both the fluid and filt...

Page 265: ...hen outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while I 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading thefluid should be at n...

Page 266: ...ngine block Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must bein the cross hatched area 2 Push it bac...

Page 267: ...in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant x It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one The following explain...

Page 268: ...e Use a mixture of one half cleanwater preferably distilled andone half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else fi CAUTION Adding...

Page 269: ...parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you usethe propercoolant youdon t have to add extra inhibitorsor additives which claim...

Page 270: ...tor pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are...

Page 271: ...ervoir is located below the generator and behind the accessory drive belt toward the rear of the engine How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartmentis cool wipe the cap and the top of...

Page 272: ...ull NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage...

Page 273: ...o 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 areworn then you ll have toomuch fluid when you get new brake linings You...

Page 274: ...ll or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of miner...

Page 275: ...pplied or lightly applied This doesnot mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Pro...

Page 276: ...replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have tohave new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may n...

Page 277: ...This procedure is for both the driver s and passenger s side headlamps Halogen bulbs have pressurizedgas inside and can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb You or others could be injured Besure to re...

Page 278: ...2 Slide theheadlamp outboarduntil the pins are loose 3 Remove the headlamp assembly toaccess the bulbs 4 Rotate the bulbretainer counterclockwiseto remove the bulbassembly 6 30...

Page 279: ...5 fill the tabs away from the bulb base to remove bulb from the retainer the 6 7 Push the new bulb straight ontothe retainer Reverse these steps to replace the bulb assembly 6 31...

Page 280: ...ainer Replace the bulb and turn the bulb assembly back into place Trunk Mounted Back up and Taillamps CorneringLamps Follow the same procedure as usedfor replacing the headlamps However to remove the...

Page 281: ...2 Pullout the assembly 3 Push in the tab and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it 6 33...

Page 282: ...4 Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out 5 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly 6 34...

Page 283: ...amaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected see your Buick dealer Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Buick dealer To check the ai...

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Page 285: ...is centered at zero 0 4 After the verticalaim is correct checkthe horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust as necessary Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the end of the screw aligns with the z...

Page 286: ...lacement length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index pull the blade assembly off the wiper ann Your newBuick comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer...

Page 287: ...eplace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures foryour tires when they re cold Cold means y...

Page 288: ...ear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See WhenIt s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more informat...

Page 289: ...Tire in the Index When It s Timefor New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6 mm or less of t...

Page 290: ...have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make surethey are the same size load ra...

Page 291: ...ce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparativerating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For exam...

Page 292: ...ls on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to giveyou the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However...

Page 293: ...el nuts for replacement I NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tir...

Page 294: ...ardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything f...

Page 295: ...tion Mask surrounding trim along stitch orwelt lines 3 Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions onthe container label I 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t 5 As soon...

Page 296: ...xcess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains followthe foam type instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a...

Page 297: ...windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of SafetyBelts Keep belts cleanand dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it I may severely w...

Page 298: ...ld damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of...

Page 299: ...ainted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleanersthat are marked safe forpainted surfxes to remove foreignmatter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to agin...

Page 300: ...Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floo...

Page 301: ...I PART 6 53...

Page 302: ...the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identif...

Page 303: ...by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some casesto remain off If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wiper...

Page 304: ...fusiblethermal links Thisgreatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replacethe fuse Be sure you...

Page 305: ...fuses You ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over theplastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Spare fuses are...

Page 306: ...B Usage Not Used Not Used Power SeatsCircuit Breaker Not Used Not Used PASS Key Spare Not Used Not Used Up Level HVAC ALM Cruise Control Cluster Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors Not Used Perimeter Lightin...

Page 307: ...ot Used Base A C Fuse 6D 7D 8D 9D 1E 2E 3E 4E SE 6E 7E 8E 9E Usage Not Used Not Used Radio Not Used Not Used Air Bag System PASS Key Not Used Not Used Rear Defog Misc Engine Non OBD I1 Not Used Wipers...

Page 308: ...OSITIONS I I I I I I I Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Usage Door Locks Trunk Release RAC Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engine Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used Not Used A...

Page 309: ...mation Automatic TransaxleAT Overdrive After Complete Overhaul 10quarts 9 5 L When clminitt q or replacing torque com e to rrm efluid nlay he neccled Cooling System 13quarts 12 3 L EngineCrankcase 4 5...

Page 310: ...6 5 4 3 2 3800 SeriesI1Engine L36 Type V6 ThermostatTemperature 195 F 91OC Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1096C Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 47 Transaxle Filter GM...

Page 311: ...ne uses an engine accessory belt This diagram showsthe features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A Power Steering B Generator C Air Conditioni...

Page 312: ...NOTES 6 64...

Page 313: ...ds these services toretain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 ntroduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 39 Part B Owner Checks and Services Part C Periodic Mai...

Page 314: ...g condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or...

Page 315: ...lishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in go...

Page 316: ...Buick dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and support...

Page 317: ...engine oil to break dow l soonel Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Fi...

Page 318: ...and Filter Change or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel T...

Page 319: ...points If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 kmj and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under...

Page 320: ...MILEAGE 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissior Contrvl Service See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever...

Page 321: ...00 Miles 20 000 km 17Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire I...

Page 322: ...nlissiorl C o m d SeI icc See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AIIEnIissiou Corltl olSe...

Page 323: ...40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Enoissio Coutrd Sen ice See footnote 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection...

Page 324: ...l C o m d SenYce See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first A17 Emission Control Sonice See footnote 6 m...

Page 325: ...ol Service See footnote T 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 33 000...

Page 326: ...irst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or eve...

Page 327: ...n in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engineoil and f...

Page 328: ...e 0Lubricate chassis components or every DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these...

Page 329: ...L MILEAGE 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Comol Service See footnote 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires...

Page 330: ...I 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whichever occurs fi...

Page 331: ...l Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAG...

Page 332: ...hs whichever occurs first See footnote c Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 333: ...Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote I J Lubricate chassis components or every DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change eng...

Page 334: ...nths whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 335: ...er occurs first See footnote 7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Lubricate chassis compo...

Page 336: ...0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service c7Inspect fuel tank cap and linesfor dama or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed Short TriplCity Maintenance Sc...

Page 337: ...000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote CI Rotate tires See Tire Inspection...

Page 338: ...rvice See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these condi...

Page 339: ...ce or delivery service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Insp...

Page 340: ...body contact points If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 k m and 7 500 miles 12 500 k m since your last oil...

Page 341: ...d Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Co...

Page 342: ...ation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 12months whic...

Page 343: ...nCorm olService See footnote3 I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y I 37 50 0Miles 62 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first Ai1 En ission Contml Sor viw See footno...

Page 344: ...ional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 50 000Miles 83000 km 7 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of...

Page 345: ...ion pattern and additional information See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 60 000Miles 100000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Enlission Com...

Page 346: ...n Emission ControlService See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See fo...

Page 347: ...dex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months which...

Page 348: ...chever occurs first See footnote Replace aircleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage Replaceparts as needed...

Page 349: ...pection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Co...

Page 350: ...these conditions thefluid andfilter donot require changing delivery service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first...

Page 351: ...gine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Win...

Page 352: ...Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic T...

Page 353: ...he 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 starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should...

Page 354: ...to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the...

Page 355: ...ks cracks chafing etc Cleanand then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the b...

Page 356: ...s inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking CalipedKnuckleMaintenance Inspection If youoperate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by...

Page 357: ...GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL silicate free antifreeze See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle K...

Page 358: ...Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Assembly Part No 12346293 or equivalent Pivots Spring or lubricantmeeting requirements Anchor and of NLGI 2 Category LB or Release Pawl GC LB USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hood...

Page 359: ...after the maintenance 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 recei...

Page 360: ...Maintenance Record I ODOMETER I DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48...

Page 361: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 49...

Page 362: ...Maintenance Record I I ODOMETER I DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 50...

Page 363: ...ction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8...

Page 364: ...ever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly res...

Page 365: ...h For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In PuertoRico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Isla...

Page 366: ...E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner...

Page 367: ...Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For de...

Page 368: ...rtation is Buick s way of extending the Premium Service you ve come to expect from Buick and its 3 000dealers Please review the Courtesy Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle or cons...

Page 369: ...assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily particip...

Page 370: ...ick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 955 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO THE UNI...

Page 371: ...you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 8...

Page 372: ...letins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motorscars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER...

Page 373: ...be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME AlTENTION STREETADDRES...

Page 374: ...f i NOTES 8 12...

Page 375: ...ing Light 2 63 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 31 Appearancecare 6 46 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 53 Air Control Climate Control System 3 2 3 4 hbitration Program 8 7 Armrest Storage 2 51 Ashtrays 2 52 Audio Equ...

Page 376: ...3 1 Chains Safety 4 37 Chains Tire 6 46 Change Oil Indicator 2 69 Change Oil Soon Light 2 69 Check Engine Light 2 66 Check Oil Level Light 2 69 Checking Your Restraint System 1 46 Chemical Paint Spot...

Page 377: ...8 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger Rear Window 3 10 Defogging 3 9 Defrosting 3 9 Delayed Entry Lighting 2 44 Delayed Exit Lighting 2 44 DelayedLocking 2 7 Personal Choice Programming 2 7 Dimensions Vehi...

Page 378: ...9 4...

Page 379: ...Drive Axle Boot 7 43 Front Drive Axle Seal 7 43 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 43 Steering 7 43 Aiming 6 35 Wiring 6 55 Inspections 7 43 Suspension 7 43 Throttle Linkage 7 43 Instrument Panel 2 54 Cleani...

Page 380: ...Trunk 2 13 Window 2 33 LowFuelLight 2 71 Lubricants and Fluids 7 45 Lubrication Service Body 7 40 Magnasteer 4 10 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 62 Maintenance Record 7 47 Maintenance Schedul...

Page 381: ...31 Passenger Temperature Control 3 11 Parking Brake 2 27 Passing 4 13 PASS Key 0I t 2 17 Perimeter Lighting 2 45 Personal Choice Programming 2 45 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 43 Personal Choice...

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Page 383: ...3 34 Spare Tire Compact 5 36 Specifications and Capacities 6 6 1 Specifications Engine 6 62 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 58 SRS 1 19 Stains Cleaning 6 48 Starter Switch Check...

Page 384: ...ystem 4 9 Control System Warning Light 2 64 4 9 Off Warning Light 4 9 Trailer Brakes 4 37 Driving on Grades 4 39 Driving with 4 37 Hitches 4 36 Maintenance When Towing 4 39 Parking on Hills 4 39 Safet...

Page 385: ...formation 8 8 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 24 Washing YourVehicle 6 50 Weatherstrips 6 50 Wheel Alignment 6 44 NutTorque 5 32 6 61 Replacement 6 44 Wheel Cover Removal 5 25 Wheel Nut Cap Removal 5 25 Wir...

Page 386: ...OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE HOOD FUEL RELEASE DOOR ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P6 8 P6 5 P6 22 I WINDSHIELD I WASHER FLUID REMOTETRUNK P6 24 RELEASE P2 13 For detailed information refer to th...

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