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Summary of Contents for REGAL 1995

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Page 3: ...sontheRoad This section tells you what t o do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to kccp your Buic...

Page 4: ...t 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 2564 I820 A Second Edition II II I...

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Page 6: ...en a product 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 inst...

Page 7: ...er the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like noother car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During World...

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

Page 9: ...l of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American lnotorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Vert Genercrl Manager Buick Motor Dilisiorz Our...

Page 10: ...l that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION...

Page 11: ...our 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 other manuals you might s...

Page 12: ...ven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK BELTS 4 These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN POWER WINDOW HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER 1 td 1 WI...

Page 13: ...do with air bags and safety belts Seats and SeatControls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains the reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat Two Way Manual Seat L...

Page 14: ...then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward FRONT A Raise the f...

Page 15: ...But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving A CAUTION...

Page 16: ...ase the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward But...

Page 17: ...of a neck injury in a crash Seatback Latches 2 DoorModels l r your vehicle is parked facing down a Fairly steep hill the seatback may not fold without some help from you To fold the locked seatback fo...

Page 18: ...adian 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 s...

Page 19: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes I Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 7...

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

Page 21: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as 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: ...so they work Y t h safety belts 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 buc...

Page 23: ...restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap shoulderbelt Here s how...

Page 24: ...he belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under...

Page 25: ...lder belt ShoulderBeltHeightAdjuster 4 DoorModels guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you t...

Page 26: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 14...

Page 27: ...What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place...

Page 28: ...be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move toofar forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too mu...

Page 29: ...What s wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body...

Page 30: ...ne air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and you...

Page 31: ...adiness light on the instrummt panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness...

Page 32: ...w the Air Bag System Works P Where is the air bag The driver s air bag 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 33: ...ined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes an air bag inflate I n a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity t...

Page 34: ...ag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time but the pa...

Page 35: ...not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the...

Page 36: ...the fetus is to protect the mother Whena safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effectiv...

Page 37: ...ap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release itthe same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the b...

Page 38: ...ed people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts n Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can st...

Page 39: ...h plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up onthe latch plate to make sure it is secure...

Page 40: ...this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slideunder the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal...

Page 41: ...the buckle If you have a two door model see Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 2 Door Models earlier in this section Lap Shoulder Belt 4 hOr Models The positionsnext to thewindows have lap shoulder...

Page 42: ...owly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulderbelt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back...

Page 43: ...uchingthe thighs In a crash this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slideunder the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could...

Page 44: ...The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the beltvery quickly outof the retractor F 1 Lr To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 32...

Page 45: ...side passengerposition in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body about half way down the edge of the seatback Here is how you should install the comfort...

Page 46: ...belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Belts RearSeat Passengers in the Index To remove and store the comfort guides justperform these steps in reverse order Squeeze the belt edges together so that you...

Page 47: ...ction Thatincludes infants and all children smallerthan adult size In fact the law in every state in theUnited States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be restrained whil...

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Page 49: ...here to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your chil...

Page 50: ...sing the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle Securing a Child...

Page 51: ...nt positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you...

Page 52: ...e 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 Pick up t...

Page 53: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 54: ...nter Rear Seat Position 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure itis secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all...

Page 55: ...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 vou how 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow...

Page 56: ...t isn t secure the restraint in adifferent 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 ju...

Page 57: ...the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt...

Page 58: ...e retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure itis secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safe...

Page 59: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in therear seat But they need...

Page 60: ...lt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crashthe 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 Co...

Page 61: ...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 49...

Page 62: ...der systems are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayedbelt...

Page 63: ...hemany standard and optional features on your Buick and information on starting shiftingand braking Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you if everything is workin...

Page 64: ...e easily using these If you needa new ignition key contact your Buick dealer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call Buick Roadside Assistance at plugs 1 800 252 I112 1 NOTICE Your...

Page 65: ...e From the outside use your door key or Remote Lock Control if your vehicle has thisoption On two door models the door lock will light up for about 15 seconds if you pull the doorhandle The light can...

Page 66: ...won t lock or unlock all the doors If someone needs to get outwhile the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically as lon...

Page 67: ...f batteryreplacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement 0 Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range 0 Check the location Other vehi...

Page 68: ...ms on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key c...

Page 69: ...ck Control if your vehicle has this option Remote Trunk Release Option Press the button behind the glove box door to unlock the trunk from inside your vehicle Your transaxle shift lever must be in PAR...

Page 70: ...sight Put them in a storage area or takethem with you Parking Lots Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open lift the latch Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some citi...

Page 71: ...off Clean and dry the key Wait about threeminutes and try again Thesecurity light may remain on during this time If the starter still won t work and the key appears to beclean and dry wait about three...

Page 72: ...new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index...

Page 73: ...n the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACC and the key is in the ignition NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left...

Page 74: ...ith too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but t henstops...

Page 75: ...h too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts brietly but then stops a...

Page 76: ...eep puddles or standing water drive through them veryslowly Engine CoolantHeater Option To use the coolant heater I Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it intoa n...

Page 77: ...e area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can giveyou the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle may havea shift lever on the steering column or...

Page 78: ...shift lever out of PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a consoleshift See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear toback up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R...

Page 79: ...ve more pow NOTICE I f your vehicle seems to startup ratherslowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive veryfar that way...

Page 80: ...ur engine 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 shift lever is put in FIRST I the transa...

Page 81: ...t foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can ca...

Page 82: ...n walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key i n your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Console Shift 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift le...

Page 83: ...Lock If you are parking 011 a hill and O L I don t shiftYOLII transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl i n the transaxle You may find it dif...

Page 84: ...e keeping the brake pedal pushed down Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift Then move the shift lever out of PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a consol...

Page 85: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things toknow 2 23...

Page 86: ...dows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger door has aswitch for itsown window The driver s window switch has an auto down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the rear of the switch an...

Page 87: ...ng Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it tothe highest level to giveyour legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt...

Page 88: ...r will return by itself when yourelease it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal I...

Page 89: ...and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or icecan...

Page 90: ...asher fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshiel...

Page 91: ...rake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to WA Resume Accelerate fo...

Page 92: ...ton for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take...

Page 93: ...ese systems 0 Headlamps Taillamps ParkingLamps 0 LicenseLamps SidemarkerLamps 0 Instrument Panel Lamps 0 CourtesyLamps Turn the knob toON to turnon the headlamps and other operating lamps Turn the kno...

Page 94: ...uced brightness when When the DRL are on only your low bearn headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker andother lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough...

Page 95: ...LAMPS dial Be sure to turn off any reading lamps using the switch before you leave the vehicle Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you Pull a front door handle 0 Press...

Page 96: ...Reading Lamps Roof Console Reading Lamps Option These lamps are part of the optional roof console They will go on when you open the doors When the doors are closed push the button to turn the lamp 01...

Page 97: ...itting in a comfortable driving position Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror The dome lamp will go on when you open the doors Next to the dome lamp are two reading lamps Turn them on using the switches To...

Page 98: ...driver s door Turn the control to the left to adjust the left mirror or to the right to adjust the right mirror Then move the control in the direction you want t o move the mirror After you adjust the...

Page 99: ...ts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Storethem in the trunk as farforward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flatwhen you re not using it Storage and Compartments Sto...

Page 100: ...g on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never let them hang over the rear or the sidesof your vehicle Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not sc...

Page 101: ...uld This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything requiring more than20 amps Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing do...

Page 102: ...go of the switch to stop the panel in any position Press the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand To open the rear vent press the front of the switch w...

Page 103: ...put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter just push it in all...

Page 104: ...sion Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know howfast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many ot...

Page 105: ...if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be Butif it can t then it s set at zero and a labelmust be put on the dri...

Page 106: ...ate 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 warning...

Page 107: ...n as acheck to show you it s working If it doesn t come on then have it fixed Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you...

Page 108: ...electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules the wiring and the diagnostic module For more inform...

Page 109: ...if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedalmay go closer to the floor It may take...

Page 110: ...is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to thefloor It may take longerto stop Have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index If the anti lock brake system warning light...

Page 111: ...rdingly The light will stay on for a few seconds afterthe system stops adjusting brake pressure The LOW TRAC light also comes on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is started If the light doesn t...

Page 112: ...If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Hot CoolantCan Burn You Badly In Prob...

Page 113: ...won t be asgood and your engine maynotrun assmoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after...

Page 114: ...ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil in the Index I...

Page 115: ...e PASS Key system to read the resistor pellet If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing the light will flash If you re driving and the security light comes on and remains on your PASS Key IIsystem...

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Page 117: ...and audio systems offered with your Buick Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls With these systems you can control theheatin...

Page 118: ...mperature Slide ittoward C to lower the temperature To allow the driver to set the temperature push the DUAL button again Mode Buttons The panel has several settings to control the direction of air fl...

Page 119: ...s directed through the floor ductsand a littleto the defrost and side window vents The air conditioningcompressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4...

Page 120: ...Windows Your system has two settings for clearingthe front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use FRONT with the temperature lever all the way to WARM To warm passengers while keeping th...

Page 121: ...a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ductsof snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the airpath under the front seats clear of obj...

Page 122: ...isplay flashes If youpress the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to get AM FMI or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE...

Page 123: ...eset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning The radio will not stop at a preset if the station is weak Settingthe Tone BASS Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decre...

Page 124: ...ss EJECTto remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB and BASS controls justas you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is i...

Page 125: ...r See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five secondsto reset the Cln indicator will appear in the display to show the indicator was res...

Page 126: ...button and the system will set the 12strongestFM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons To return to the stations you manually set press the AUTO SET button again P SCAN Press P SCAN t...

Page 127: ...his button lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move thesound to the left or right speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers FADE Press thisbutton lightly so it extends Turn...

Page 128: ...n the tape 44 3 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radiowill play while thetape reverses 4 Press this button to advance quickly to another part...

Page 129: ...thin five secondsto see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button unti...

Page 130: ...system the disc will start playing where it was stopped If you press EJECT but don t remove the disc withing 25 seconds the player will pull the disc back in to protect it Playing Both Cassette Tapes...

Page 131: ...ed on if it is stolen because it locks anytime battery power is removed To unlock it a code must be entered These instructions will tell you how to enter a code into your system They also tell you how...

Page 132: ...he one you wrote down SEC should appear on the display meaning you can now use your system and it is secured Disabling THEFTLOCK If you want to turn off THEFTLOCK you will need to enter your code If y...

Page 133: ...ud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the v...

Page 134: ...e instructions with the cleaning cassette If you use this type of cleaner the radio may display an error and eject the cartridge This is normal and is theresult of an added feature in the tape player...

Page 135: ...rits or equivalent solvent Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt Wipe dry with a clean cloth Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio orignition off and on Then repeat if...

Page 136: ...t or previous selection SCAN Press to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for afew seconds then go on to the next station Press again to stop scanning AM FM Press...

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Page 139: ...ts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to...

Page 140: ...k alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what...

Page 141: ...er countriesit s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depend...

Page 142: ...derate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a perso...

Page 143: ...me Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or t...

Page 144: ...our engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push A...

Page 145: ...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 com...

Page 146: ...eering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will t...

Page 147: ...y to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering...

Page 148: ...nsive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the...

Page 149: ...ates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too...

Page 150: ...t ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss ofControl Let s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t h...

Page 151: ...ehicle control more limited While driving on a surfacewith reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudd...

Page 152: ...dlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When...

Page 153: ...d wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet ro...

Page 154: ...re in one or more is low Itcan happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or othervehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there co...

Page 155: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for across country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 156: ...w Try to merge into the gap at closeto the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flo...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...he 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 Make sure your vehicle is well ventila...

Page 159: ...t shift down your brakeseould get so 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle andyou can climb the hill better Stay...

Page 160: ...ude an ice scraper a smallbrush 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 i...

Page 161: ...Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard...

Page 162: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard tlashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Puton extra clothing or wrap a bla...

Page 163: ...tart the vehicle and possibly forsignaling later on with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shutthe engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the en...

Page 164: ...le that can be in your vehicle and the total weight you can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options...

Page 165: ...mponents thatfail 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 quick...

Page 166: ...n just drivingyour vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reaso...

Page 167: ...it restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive fasterthan the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations ha...

Page 168: ...eight 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...

Page 169: ...lways attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch In...

Page 170: ...orking 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 workin...

Page 171: ...sh telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out...

Page 172: ...ter Parking on aHill I Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly unti...

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Page 175: ...n Section 5 Problems on the Road 5 1...

Page 176: ...se follow the steps below to do it safely I NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying to start your Buick by pushing or p...

Page 177: ...oid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and l...

Page 178: ...a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or ametal enginepart Do...

Page 179: ...o the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t letthe other end...

Page 180: ...battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably nee...

Page 181: ...d illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 0 0 0 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear w...

Page 182: ...5 8...

Page 183: ...ing column lock for this Thetransaxle 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...

Page 184: ...ach T hook chains in front of the wheels into the side slots of the cradle on both sides I Use wheel lift or carcarrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety...

Page 185: ...heel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise th e vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J...

Page 186: ...ook chains into slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides Use wheel lift or carcarrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use...

Page 187: ...e to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables...

Page 188: ...oming From Your Engine A CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly evenif you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam corning from it Just turn it off and...

Page 189: ...r 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D...

Page 190: ...ssure Cap C Electric Engine Fan 3 8L L27 Code L Engine An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any und...

Page 191: ...be burned Don t run the enginei there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an enginefire and you could beburned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NO...

Page 192: ...ark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE...

Page 193: ...very tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheatwarning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling...

Page 194: ...pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while...

Page 195: ...1L L82 lode M Engine 3 1L V6 VTN Code M There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3 8L L27 Code L Engine 3 8L V6 VIN Code...

Page 196: ...horn an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve s after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and compartment 6 Then fill the coolant recovery t...

Page 197: ...gh the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the...

Page 198: ...rator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer tomaintain 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...

Page 199: ...ou ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting fromthe floor of the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover Turn the wing nut c...

Page 200: ...Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands To remove a ce...

Page 201: ...the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest t...

Page 202: ...Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire tofit under the vehicle Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 28...

Page 203: ...heel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle coLmterclockwise Lower the jack co...

Page 204: ...tore the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to securethe flat tire in thetrunk Put the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out when it is on the vehicle is facing down The f...

Page 205: ...ct Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly I 2 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Nut Cover Wing Nut Spacer Tire Wrench Nut Retainer Jack...

Page 206: ...d where you want Of course it s bestto 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 1 NOTICE Don t take your c...

Page 207: ...E Spinning yourwheels can destroy partsof your vehicle as well as thetires If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information abo...

Page 208: ...NOTES...

Page 209: ...ws how t o check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also tcchnical information about your vehicle and a part devoted t o its appearance care Service Your Ruick dealer knows your vehicle bes...

Page 210: ...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...

Page 211: ...vice But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octanefuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy c...

Page 212: ...h 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...

Page 213: ...Filling Your Tank The capis behmd a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn counterclockwise it slowly to the left 6 5...

Page 214: ...dex When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks L NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you Ifyou get the wr...

Page 215: ...Engine Oil hood down and close it If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on itmeans you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Low Oil Level Light i...

Page 216: ...and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level c 3 8L L27 Code L Engine To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clea...

Page 217: ...sand Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your enginehas so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatchedarea that shows the proper operating range your engine could...

Page 218: ...um Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle Howev...

Page 219: ...PREFERRE0 above 0 F 18OC COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3 8L L27 Code L Engine As shown in the chart SAE 1OW 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use S...

Page 220: ...h as frequent driving in stop and go traffic GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Buick dealer...

Page 221: ...throw away clothing or rags containingused engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about theuse and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own...

Page 222: ...theMaintenance Schedule todetermine when to replace the airfilter See Scheduled Maintenance Services inthe Index NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt c...

Page 223: ...Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperaturesare above 90...

Page 224: ...back of the engine Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick...

Page 225: ...he correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in allthe way Engine Coolant The following explainsyour cooling system and how to add coolant when it islow If youhave a problem with engine o...

Page 226: ...overed by your warranty Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant levelshould b...

Page 227: ...coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index Add c...

Page 228: ...ed Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the enginecoolant system Thethermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches apreset temper...

Page 229: ...ould be at the H mark When it s cold thelevel should be at the at the HOT mark When it s cold the level should be at C mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add the FULL COLD mark If the flu...

Page 230: ...to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When youneed windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use...

Page 231: ...expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brak...

Page 232: ...ke warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme ll GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake...

Page 233: ...the brakes are firstapplied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Brake liningsshould always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if...

Page 234: ...e linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone...

Page 235: ...tions for changing the bulbs in some of the lamps on your Buick See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use Headlamps 1 Press and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 1...

Page 236: ...dlamp bulb socket 4 Align the tabs on the new bulb socket with in the housing and install the bulb socket 5 Turn the bulb socket clockwise the slots 6 Snap the electrical connector intothe bulb socket...

Page 237: ...and turn the socket 5 Pull out the socket 6 Pull the bulb out of the socket 7 Push in a new bulb 8 Replace the socket into the housing and turn clockwise 9 Replace the taillamp housing to the body of...

Page 238: ...made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tiremanufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick If your spare tire is a differentbrand than your roadtir...

Page 239: ...loading Badwear Badhandling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tire...

Page 240: ...urpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation...

Page 241: ...ngNew 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 TirePerformance Criteria Specification...

Page 242: ...on the government course as a tire c qraded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations i...

Page 243: ...erinflation or excessive loading eitherseparately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades aremolded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires avai...

Page 244: ...ach new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts r...

Page 245: ...SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chai...

Page 246: ...hese unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid...

Page 247: ...er on Fabric First seeif you have to use solvent type cleanerat all Some spotsand stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from...

Page 248: ...solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed a s follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool wat...

Page 249: ...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 defogg...

Page 250: ...e finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or m...

Page 251: ...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 splashfrom pa...

Page 252: ...tem can do this foryou Fiberglass Springs NOTICE Don t use corrosiveor acidic cleaning agents engine degreasers aluminum cleaning agentsor other harsh solvents to cleanfiberglass springs they ll damag...

Page 253: ...Appearance Care Materials See your General Motors PartsDepartment for these products See your Maintenance Schedule for other products 6 45...

Page 254: ...d Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specificati...

Page 255: ...ick in the Index The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the...

Page 256: ...K CONTROL Door LockRelay I pELECTRONICS BATTERY FEED Chime Module Electronic Brake Control Module EBCM Theft Deterrent Module Radio RadioAmplifier Trip Computer STARTER MOTOR ANTI THEFT Theft Deterren...

Page 257: ...Header Courtesy and Reading Lamp US Lighted Rearview Mirror Dome and Reading Lamp Quarter Courtesy Lamps Fuse 29 30 32 33 37 3s 39 Description WIPER Wiper Switch TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flasher POWER...

Page 258: ...lNJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN Fuse Description R CMPTREL Remote Trunk Release ECM BAT ENG EMIS TCC Powertrain Control Module PCM Fuel Pump Oil Pressure Switch Fuel Pump Relay Fan Cont I Relay Generator Fan Co...

Page 259: ...ition EI Control Module I P Fuse Block FAN CONT I Relay Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center and I P FLW Blocks Fuses 5 14 23 and 32 FAN CONT 2 Relay and I P Fuse Block Fuse 16 Power Seat Circui...

Page 260: ...12 13 Relay 14 15 16 Description IGN SW2 UP Fuse Block PWR WDO and Circuit Breaker D Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center TCC and ENG EMIS Fuses IGN SW1 UP Fuse Block Radio Wiper HVAC ABS and Tu...

Page 261: ...he windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow etc the wipers will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electric...

Page 262: ...lamp LowBeam 9006 License Plate 194 Sidemarker Front Front Parking Turn Signal 2 DoorModels 24 4 Door Models 24 2 DoorModels 24 4 DoorModels 194 Stop TdiI Turn Signal 3057 Tail 194 Sidemarker Rear Int...

Page 263: ...10 1L Engine Specifications Type Displacement Compression Ratio Firing Order ThermostatTemperature ValveArrangement Refrigerant R l34a Air Conditioning Engine Crankcase Oil and FilterChange 5quarts 4...

Page 264: ...p 0 060 1 52 mm Gap 0 060 1 52 mm Engine Oil Filter PCV Valve Radiator Cap Spark Plugs 3 8L CodeL 41 601 Dimensions Exterior Length 2 Door Models 193 6 4 917 mm 4 Door Models 194 8 4 949 mm All Models...

Page 265: ...6 mm 38 6 98 I mm 57 6 1 463 mm 57 8 1 468 mrn 52 0 1 322 mm S2 7 1 338 mm Interior Rear Passengers 3 Leg Room 2 Door Models 4 DOOr Models Head Room 2 Door Models Door Models Shoulder Room 2 Door Mode...

Page 266: ...l 3396 Ib 1 540 kg Limited Gran Sport Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioningrefrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the prope...

Page 267: ...NOTES 6 59...

Page 268: ...NOTES 6 60...

Page 269: ...t 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 maintena...

Page 270: ...never you stop forfuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Buick dealer...

Page 271: ...ick dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have doneand when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported s...

Page 272: ...l application Schedule I Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 knl or 3 Months Whichever Occurs First Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km or 6 months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10 00...

Page 273: ...irst At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every 24 months whichever occurs first Cooling System...

Page 274: ...Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful Me We howeve...

Page 275: ...ng brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addition...

Page 276: ...e guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first i ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occ...

Page 277: ...des underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE...

Page 278: ...Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engine oil...

Page 279: ...t in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure capand neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emissio...

Page 280: ...Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 1 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Evlzission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage pa...

Page 281: ...000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or...

Page 282: ...g in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 283: ...90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or fyou CEO not use your vehicle under uny of these conditions uicl and jilte...

Page 284: ...s underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first Cl R otatetires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DAT...

Page 285: ...ccurs first See EngineCoolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure capand neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service An...

Page 286: ...110 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and link...

Page 287: ...Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage parking b...

Page 288: ...Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 1 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage pa...

Page 289: ...ol Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MKEAGE 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service c Lubricate the shift linkage parki...

Page 290: ...icate the shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occur...

Page 291: ...under dusty conditions An Emission Control Service Service Service 7 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Con...

Page 292: ...Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AIIEmission CofztrolService 0Lubricate the shift linkage pa...

Page 293: ...c transaxle fluidand fi1ter 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 32O C or higher In hilly o...

Page 294: ...prior to the completion of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0C...

Page 295: ...hichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage...

Page 296: ...olant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap A11 Emissiorr Corltrol Sersiw 0Inspect engine accessor...

Page 297: ...ver occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engi...

Page 298: ...do not else your veljicle mder LIMY o f these conditions file fluid a m l t e v c o not require clzangiqing delivery service 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whi...

Page 299: ...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 0Inspect engine a...

Page 300: ...very 12months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and fil...

Page 301: ...0 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Enzission Control Service 0Lubricate the shift linkage parlung brake cable guides underbody contact pointsan...

Page 302: ...needed An Emission Control Service Service Service Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission...

Page 303: ...ns In heavy city traffic where the oulside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or d...

Page 304: ...r further details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer FluidLevel Check the wi...

Page 305: ...fore you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmlyapplyboththeparkingbrake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal...

Page 306: ...in LOCK Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check...

Page 307: ...n and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for darnage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaustsystem Inspect the body near the exhaust syst...

Page 308: ...or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M USAGE Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering...

Page 309: ...b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Hinge and Striker Chassis lubricant GM Part Fuel Filler Door GM Part No...

Page 310: ...after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance rece...

Page 311: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I...

Page 312: ...I Maintenance Record 7 44...

Page 313: ...Maintenance Record 7 45...

Page 314: ...Maintenance Record 7 46...

Page 315: ...gscan occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can of...

Page 316: ...omer 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 plea...

Page 317: ...disagreement 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 is...

Page 318: ...urts For further information contact the BBB at 1 80O 95 5 100or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 521 7300 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that you...

Page 319: ...ive days maxirnum may be available for the cost of a rental car bus or even a cab A free one way shuttle ride up to 10miles from the dealership is available for customers whose vehicles require same d...

Page 320: ...5 days a year including weekends and holidays For details on Buick Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner s manual For needed assistan...

Page 321: ...an perform better service Servicebulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service otherswill describe expensive service Some will advise new or unexpected conditions...

Page 322: ...NOTES 8 8...

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Page 327: ...ir Conditioning Refrigerants 6 58 AirBag 1 18 Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls 3 1 Alignment and Balance Tires 6 35 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 19 Antenna Power Mast Care 3 19 Antifreeze 6 17 Anti L...

Page 328: ...ransaxle Shift Interlock Maintenance 7 37 Wear 6 25 Brakes Anti Lock 4 6 Brakes Trailer Braking I n Emcrgencies 4 8 Break In NewVehicle 2 10 BTSI Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 22 Maintenance 7 37...

Page 329: ...Cleaner Air 6 13 Aluminum Wheels 6 43 Fabric 6 39 Glass 6 41 Inside of Your Buick 6 38 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position Securing i n a Rear Outside Seat Position Circuit Breaker Power Windows...

Page 330: ...efrosting Windows 3 4 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 9 3 12 3 14 DomeLamp 2 35 DoorLocks 2 3 DriverPosition 1 11 Driving At Night 4 13 City 4 17 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 18 InaBlizzard 4 24 In F...

Page 331: ...st Gear Automatic Transaxle I 3 18 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 19 Flashers HazardWarning 5 I Flat Tire Changing 5 24 Fluid Capacities 6 55 Fluid Levels Maintenance 7 36 Fluids and Lubricants 7 40 Foreign Cou...

Page 332: ...stem 2 33 Intlation Tire Pressure 6 3 I Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 35 Inspections Brake System 7 39 Exhaust Systems 7 39 Restraint Systems 7 39 Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Axle B...

Page 333: ...Control 4 I2 Low Coolant Warning Light 2 50 Door 2 3 LowFuelLight 2 45 Low OilLevel Light 2 52 Low Trac Light 2 49 Lubricants and Fluids 7 40 Lubrication Body 7 37 Luggage Carrier 2 38 Maintenance Re...

Page 334: ...8 7 OiI Engine 6 7 Ordering 16 IO 14 P a i n t Spotting Chemical 6 44 Panel Lamps 2 32 Park Position Automatic Transaxle 2 15 Park P Shifting Into 2 20 Park P Shifting Out Of 2 22 Parking AtNight 2 8...

Page 335: ...56 ReplacingSafety Belts 1 50 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 SO Rearview MirrorReading Lamps 2 34 Replacement Wheel 6 36 Reporting SafetyDefects 8 4 Restraints Checking Your...

Page 336: ...ces 7 3 Seats Controls 1 I Four Way M X I L I 1 2 Manual Front I 1 Power 1 2 Reclining Front 1 2 Restraint Systems And I I Securing a ChildRestraint 1 37 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 18 Security...

Page 337: ...ire LoadingInformationLabel 4 26 Tires 6 30 Alignment and Balance 6 35 BuyingNew 6 33 Chains 6 37 TDD 8 2 Flat 5 24 Inflation 6 31 7 36 Inspection and Rotation 6 32 Loading 4 26 Spare Compact 5 32 Tem...

Page 338: ...r 2 4 Vehicles First Sold in Canada 11 Ventilation 3 4 Ventilation System Flow Through 3 5 Ventilation Tips 3 5 VIN 6 46 Vision Night 4 14 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 39 Visors Sun 2 39 w a r n i n g Device...

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Page 340: ...THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERUSING MINIMUM 5fJ o WASTEPAPER 10 POST CONSUMER WASTE...

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