Buick RIVIERA 1993 Page 237 Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for RIVIERA 1993

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Page 4: ... vehicle please leave this manual initsothenew owner can use it VOLUNTARYTECHNICIAN WE SUPPORT CERTIFEA NTHROUOH NmoonalInstltutefor We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer FrenchLanguageManual 4 3Sk Aux nronriCtaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franGais chez votre concessionaireou i i DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill...

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Page 6: ...Buick WilliamC Billy Durant At the 1905 New York Auto Show Durant took orders for 1 000Buicks before the company had built 40 On Buick s success Durant created a holding company September 16 1908 He called it General Motors ...

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Page 8: ...periodbrought And Buick sfamousverticalpillar toothy grille great stylingandengineeringchangeswhichresultedin introduced in 1942 becamemoremassiveinthe increased sales The torque converter automatic post war era transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 1949Roadmaster 1953Skylark ...

Page 9: ...Carof the Year The first production V 6 enginewas used in the Special i J 5 Buicks are and will continueto be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Buicks arePOWERFUL Buicks are MATURE ...

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Page 11: ...work together to explain things quickly Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning this book I This safety symbol means Don t Don tdo this or Don t let this happen In the yellow caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to...

Page 12: ...theRoad This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engineoverheating ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to keep yourBuick running properly and looking good Maintenanceschedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to cont...

Page 13: ...our warranty and it could be 0 costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors o in different words In this manual we ve used the familiar words and colors that Buick has used for years You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the samecolors and the words CAUTIONor NOTIC...

Page 14: ...e symbols have todo with your lights SIGNALS TURN HIGH BEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD 4 WASHER f0 WINDSHIELD Q WASHER I WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN L HEADLAMP WASHER iQ WIPER L These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM RADIATOR a COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W b ...

Page 15: ...eatControls 14 HeadRestraints 17 WhySafetyBeltsWork 20 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts 24 How to Wear SafetyBeltsProperly 26 Adults 26 DriverPosition 26 Lap ShoulderBelt 27 SupplementalInflatableRestraintSystem 32 SafetyBeltUseDuringPregnancy 37 PassengerPositions 38 Children 43 SmallerChildrenandBabies 43 ChildRestraints 45 LargerChildren 53 SafetyBeltExtender 56 CheckingYourRestrain...

Page 16: ...ch to the right or left Center Control C Move the seat forward or back by holding the controlto the front or back Raise the seat by holding the controlto the left Hold the control to the right to lower the seat Rear Control R Raise or lower the rear of the seat by holding the switch to the right or the left ...

Page 17: ... the seat Release the lever to lockthe seatback where an upright position I t you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to With this seat you have these adjustments too 0 Recliner This changes the position of the seatback 0 Lumbar The center seatback supportis inflated or deflated for the desired lower back support 15 ...

Page 18: ...f the seat But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving A CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vet I rn le is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this CAUTION Continued 16 ...

Page 19: ...belt could go up over your abdomen Thebelt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries I For proper protection when thevehicle is motion have the seatback upright Then back in the seat and wear your safety belt I Head Restraints I properly m Slide the head restraint up or dawn so that e top o tha restraint is closest totbe topof your ears This position...

Page 20: ... will lock in place There s one time the seatbackmay not fold without some help from you That s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep b hill I 1 A CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash Thatca 1 cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place ...

Page 21: ...hings inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injuredor killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Alwa fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If youdo have a crash you don t kno...

Page 22: ...ty belts in vehicles the facts are Why Safety Belts Work clear In most crashes bucklingup does matter a lot When you ridein or on anything you go as fast as it For example ifthe bikeis going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child 20 ...

Page 23: ...When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 21 ...

Page 24: ...Put someone on it Get it upto speed Thenstopthe car The rider doesn t stop 22 ...

Page 25: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 23 ...

Page 26: ...can easily unbuckle a safety belt evenif you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you unbuckleandgetout ismuchgreaterif you are belted Why don ttheyjust put inair bags so people A Air bags or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint won t have to wear safety belts systems are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in thefuture But theyare supplemen...

Page 27: ... can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deathsoccur at speedsof less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety beltsare foreveryone Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start a light will come on for about eight seconds to remin...

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Page 29: ... you cansit up straight Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the beltisn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outwardso you would be able to unbuckle it quicklyif you ever had to 27 ...

Page 30: ... the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces be worn low and snug On A Theshoulderbeltis too loose It won tgivenearly You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too mu...

Page 31: ...iously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This couldcause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt intothe buckle nearest you x j w C h i i h b L e J A 29 ...

Page 32: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t asstrong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen I I ...

Page 33: ...be seriouslyinjured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted makeit straight so it can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it A The beltis twisted across the body ...

Page 34: ...ystem commonly referred to as an air bag Hereare the most impdi tant things to know A CAUTION Evenwith an air bag if you re not wearing a safety belt and you re in a crash your injuries may be much worse Air bags are not designed I to inflate in rollovers orin rear side or low speedfrontal crashes You need to wear your safety belt toreducethe chanceof hitting things insidethe vehicle or being ejec...

Page 35: ...e Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows INFLATABLE RESTRAINT You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you The system checks itself and helight tells you if there is a problem turn your ignitionto Run or Start Then the light should go out which means the systemis ready A CAUTION If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when yo...

Page 36: ...er or slower In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have infl...

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Page 38: ...g Your Buick with theAir Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick that it has the air bag system There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Your Buick dealer and the 1993Riviera Service Manual have information abo...

Page 39: ...en Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injuredif they don t wear safety belts A pregnantwomanshouldwear a lap shoulderbelt and the lap portion should be wok as low as possible throughout the pregnancy 0 Disconnect the yellow connectorat the aseof the When the work is complete if the air bag system was disconnected be sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turni...

Page 40: ... lap portion of the beltis pulled out all the way it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and tart again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicl...

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Page 42: ...o the strong pelvic bones Andyou dbelesslikely 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 shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash or if you pull it v...

Page 43: ...eriouslyhurt ifyour shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body I Ib un1atc hthe belt just push the buttan on the buckle 41 ...

Page 44: ...tor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section 42 ...

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Page 46: ...ila crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavyyou can t holdit For example ina crash at only25 mph 40km h a 12 pound 5 5kg babywill suddenly become a 240 pound 11 0 kg force on your arms The baby W O L I bea l p 4 impossible to hold CAUTION Continued C Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 47: ...cs show that children are safer if they are restrained inthe rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unlessthe child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to se...

Page 48: ...straint at the center rear seating position Additional anchor brackets for child restraints at one or both of the rear outside seating positions are available at Buick dealerships in Canada If your child restraint has a anchored top strap it should be If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can...

Page 49: ...ckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll beable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to restraint 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the childin the child restraintas the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructi...

Page 50: ...ld restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 48 ...

Page 51: ... 1 Make the beltas long as possible by tiltingthe latch plate and pulling it along the belt When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position you ll be using the lap belt See the earlier section about the top strapif the child restraint has one 49 ...

Page 52: ...it quickly if you ever need to 6 To tighten the belt pull itsfree end while you push down onthe child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then seeif it is secure Ifit isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint...

Page 53: ... Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Seeif the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s faceor neck If so put it behind the child restraint 4 Bucklethebelt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll beable ...

Page 54: ...5 Pull the restof the lap belt all the way out of the retractorto set the lock 6 To tightenthebelt feedthelapbeltbackintothe retractor while you push down on the child restraint ...

Page 55: ... will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger directions to be sure it is secure Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the childcan wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide I I 53 ...

Page 56: ...dren who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash m Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time 54 ...

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Page 58: ...go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear sothe extender will be long enough for you The extender will bejust for you andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seatit is made tofit To wear it just attach it to the regular safetybe Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates ...

Page 59: ...new belts If belts arecut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision What s wrong with this A The belt is torn L Torn or frayed belts may not protectyouina I il 1 crash Theycan rip apartunderimpactforces cIf a beltis torn or...

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Page 61: ...l you if everything is working properly and whatto do if you havea problem Part 2 includes Keys DoorLocks NewVehicleBreak In StartingtheEngine ShiftingtheTransaxle Windows TiltSteeringWheel Multi FunctionLever TurnandLaneChangeSignals Headlight High Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipermasher CruiseControl Instrumentpanel Speedometerand Odometer Warning Lights and Gages 60 61 70 72 75 84 84 85 85 87 8...

Page 62: ... reasons A child or others couldbe badly injuredor even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children The ignitionkeys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors andall other locks 60 ...

Page 63: ...n t have plugs go to your Buick dealer for the correct kev code if you needa new ignition key Door Locks A CAUTION Unlockeddoors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a doo locked the inside handlewon3 open it Outsiders can easily enter throwghan unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious Y r o u inscrease ...

Page 64: ...control on the door down To unlock the door move the lock control on the door UP i From the outside Use your door key If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System if you h ave one This will avoid setting off the alarm L 62 ...

Page 65: ...e needs to get out while you re not in P Park have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just usethe manual or power lock to lock the door again Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system see Universal The...

Page 66: ...it goes down Yourfingers couldbe injured and you would need someoneto help you free them Keepyour fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down Remote Keyless Entry System Option If your Buick has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 15feet 5 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Ent...

Page 67: ...duct has a maximum range blocking the signal 0 Check the distance You may be too far from your Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be 0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for Both doors will lock when LOCK ispressed The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed but only when the transaxle is in PARK The interior lights will come on when the light symbol or...

Page 68: ... battery Using the wrong battery may damage the transmitter Make sure you install the battery as the direction under the cover indicates To put the cover back on line up the notches and turn to the right Theft Vehicle theftis big business especially in some cities Although yourh i c k has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossibleto steal However ...

Page 69: ... SECURITY light will flashas you open the door if your ignition is off This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system Here s how todo it 1 2 3 Open the door Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry System The SECURITY light should come on and stay on Close all doors The SECURITY light should go off If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Remote Ke...

Page 70: ...stem ifyou have it The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way How to Test TheAlarm The alarm can be tested by first having the driver s window down Arm the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry System Get out of the car and close the door then reach in through the window and unlock the door with the manual door lock This should ...

Page 71: ...om randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine doesn t start and the SECURITY light comes on the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and drythe key Waitabout three minutes and try again The security light will remain ...

Page 72: ...riving and the SECURITY light comes on and continues to flash you will be able to restart your engineif you turn it off Your PASS Key 1 1TM system however is not working properly and must be servicedby your Buick dealer Your vehicleis not protected by thePASS Key 1 1 system If you lose or damage a PASS Key 1 1 ignition key see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key I1TM to havea...

Page 73: ...Ignition Key Positions Your square headed key operates yourignition lock 71 ...

Page 74: ... the engine is off RUN This is the position for driving START This key position starts your engine Move your shift leverto P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only 1 Don t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine In some other vehicles you might need to do this but because of you...

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Page 76: ...hock Also the wrong kindof extension cord couldoverheat and causea fire You could be seriously injured Plug thecord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps How long should you keep the block heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Ins...

Page 77: ...njured To be sure your vehicle won t move whenyou re on fairlylevel ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill also see Parking on Hills in the Index L Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Buick hasa brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your ...

Page 78: ... see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed Shifl J out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unlessyour foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move ver...

Page 79: ... down 0 You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power D Third Gear This is like but you nevergo into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose D instead of When driving on hilly winding roads When going down a steep hill 2 SecondGear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You canuse 2 on hills It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads but th...

Page 80: ...selector lever is put in 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough The parking brakes uses the brakes on the rear wheels To set the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on ...

Page 81: ...left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill also see Parking On Hills in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move the shift lever into P Park position like set the parking brake this If YOU are on a hill Se...

Page 82: ...yin P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle with the engine running unlesr ouhave to I If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve move...

Page 83: ...e the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the key to Off Open and close the driver s door to turn offthe Retained Accessory Power feature Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 Shift to N Neutral Start the vehicle and then shift to th...

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Page 85: ...ured To be sure your vehic le w t move even when you reon fairly level ground always set your parkingbr akea nd move theshift lever to T Park Follow the proper steps to be sure yourvehicle won t Imove SeeShifting Into P Park inthe Index If you are parkiingon a hil l also see Pariking on Hills in the Index Retained Accessory Power After theignition is turned off and before any door is opened the fo...

Page 86: ...he horn symbol on either sideof the steering wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raiseit to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place O A ...

Page 87: ...ator 0 Headlight High Low Beam Passing Signal 0 Flash To PassFeature 6 WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher 0 CruiseControl The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically 85 ...

Page 88: ...l lighting requirements certain States and Rovinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention beforeyou operate these lamps For example somejurisdictionsmay require that you operate your lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely wit...

Page 89: ...o Pass Feature This featurelets you use yourhigh beam headlights to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works evenif your headlights are off To useit pull the headlight beam toward you a little but notso far that you heara click Whenyou do If your headlightsare off Your high beam headlights will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to t...

Page 90: ...indshield carefullyloosen or I thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker willstop them until the motor cools Clear away snow orice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the topof the multifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield just push the p...

Page 91: ... splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Checkyour washer fluid level often Infreezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision 89 ...

Page 92: ...y speed So don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise Control can be dangerouson slippery roads Onsuch roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t useCruise Control on slippery roads ...

Page 93: ...nd release it The C RUISE light on the instrument panelwill If you leave your Cruise Control switchon when you re not using Cruise you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until you want to use it I come on 4 Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal 91 ...

Page 94: ... more you can move the Cruise Control switchfrom ON to Resume Accelerate for abo A CAUTION If you hold the switch at Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at Resume Accelerate You ll go right back upto your chosen...

Page 95: ...f the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed 1 Move the Cruise switch from ON to Resume Accelerate Holdit there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch 2 To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to Resume Accelerate for less than hal a second and then release it Each timeyou do this your vehicle w...

Page 96: ... it How well your Cruise Control will work on hills 2 To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6km h slower depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lowe...

Page 97: ...ise Controlor the ignition your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased Move the Cruise switch to OFF The CRUISE ligfit will go aut Cruise and Resume Lights The CRUISE light tells you when you have your cruise control on The RESUME light comes on when you pushthe Resume Accelerate button until you reach yov set speed again ...

Page 98: ...the P PARK switch to turn the parking lights on or off Headlight On Warning If the light switch is left on you ll hear a warning tone when you turnthe ignition off and open the driver s door Panel and Interior Lights The instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted when the parking or headlights are on Slide the lever toward HI to make them brighter toward LO to dim them Push the lever to INT...

Page 99: ...s will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine If you move the control almost all the way inthe other direction the lights will go off quickly when you turn off your engine You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime Running Lights Canada Only work with the light sensoron top of your instrument panel Don t cover it u...

Page 100: ...ll come on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and The transaxleis not in P Park At dusk if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change tofull brightness At dawn the exterior lights will go out andthe low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlight s...

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Page 102: ...is suggested when driving where glare conditions change often in works well for city drivingat night MAX Maximum sensitivity is a good setting for highway driving in light traffic The mirror startsto darken in any glare such as headlights a long way behind your car OFF The mirror will stay in the day mode Time Delay The mirror delays before switching from the night back to the day position This de...

Page 103: ... on the driver s door Move the switchto the right R or left L to choose a mirror Press anyof the four buttons to move the mirror in the direction desired Adjust each mirror so you canjust see the side of your car andthe area behind your car Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Option The left outside mirroris heated when you turn on the rear window defogger 101 ...

Page 104: ... cloq dduring the10minute period after you have turned our ignition OFF Or the ignition switch will have to b in the RUN position The sunshade can be opened 1 ygrasping the handle at the ffontof the shade and slid ing it to the rear It will open automaticallywith the iding glass panel It must be closed manually I To open the glass toan angled venting position press and hold the forward portion 1rf...

Page 105: ...Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning To remove the rear ashtrayfor cleaning press down on the snuffer as you pullthe ashtray down and out I 103 ...

Page 106: ...ay hear the electronic compressor operate even when the load hasn t changed This is normal I The center console has space for cassette storage a coinholder anda cupholder The cupholder is on the front of the storage console Press on the exposed edge of the cupholder andit will slide out for use Press the front edge again to slide it back to it s storage position Rear License Plate Holder To use it...

Page 107: ...you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Your Buick hasa tamper resistant odometer Your odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with it You may wonder what happens if your Buick has to have a new instrument panel cluster installed The new odometer doesn tneed to be reset because your car has body computer module BCM which stores the mileage i...

Page 108: ...ed Display Selection Test By pushing the E M Englishmetric button the digital display can be changed to read English miles or metric kilometers Push the speed select button to change the digital and graphical speed display to a graphical speed display only Pushit again and only the digital speed is displayed Pushit a third time and you will be back to the original display 106 I ...

Page 109: ...tion key just to let you knowthey re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens This section describes the warning lights and gages that are on your vehicle The pictures willhelp you locate them Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when the...

Page 110: ...e fuel soon At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F It takes more orless gas tofill up thanthe gage said For example the gage said 1 2full but it took more or less than half ofthe tank s capacity to fill it Engine Oil Pressure Gage andLight When LOW comes on there couldbe a problem with your engine oil pressure Here are concerns some owners have had about the fuel You can...

Page 111: ...f necessary SeeEngine Oil in the Index There are three waysthe LOW light can come on briefly Thosethree are normal and don t show a problem These three ways are 1 2 3 could be low on oil or you might have some other oil problem CAUTION Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If 109 ...

Page 112: ...peed in revolutions per minute RPM chargingsystemsareworking If a lightstayson you As enginespeedincreases thebarslight uponthe needservice andyoushouldtakeyourBuicktothetachometerdisplay Eachbarrepresents 100RPM Do dealer at once To save your battery until you get there not operate your car s engine in the red line range If turn off allaccessories andsetyourairsystemto you do youcancausesevereeng...

Page 113: ...ing brake and will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice thatthe pedal is harderto push Or the pedal may go closer tothe floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for ...

Page 114: ...ill have brakes but not so anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on see Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving with a compact spare tire If this happens the light means you won t have anti lock until you replace the compact spare with a full size tire If the warning light stays on a...

Page 115: ...e Overheating in the Index A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come when the ignition is on butthe engine is not running as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computer is indicating that you havea problem You should take your ve...

Page 116: ... light will come on if an elecpicalproblem has been detected Have your vehicle inspected by your Buick dealer right away Door Ajar Light DOOR AJAR will light to warn you that one of your doorsis not shut completelywhen you shift out of PARK ...

Page 117: ...rd flashers are on your turn signals will not work If you apply the brakes the flashing will stop until yourelease the brake pedal See Hazard Warning Flashers in the Index for more information If this light stays on 60 seconds or more your air conditioning system needs service It comes on as a bulb cheek whenever you turn the ignitionto Run ...

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Page 120: ... Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through you Buick when the car is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside air to flow through by selecting anyair choice exceptthe rear window defogger and theHI fan speed here s how your system looks Air Outlets Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents ...

Page 121: ... the regblar display The outside temperature will display if the systemis OFF When the systemis off the ventilatioh system will alhw air to flow through your Buick when the vehi eismoving The system w illtry to keep the airat the chosen temperature unlessit is very hotor very cold outside 119 ...

Page 122: ... can choose from60O F 16 C for maximum cooling and 90 F 33 C for maximum heating It is The display will show the selected temperature and blower speed not necessary to choose the extreme temperature to get In cold weather the system will delay turning on the the system to heator cool at the maximum The system blower to avoid blowing cold air The length of the does it automatically delay dependson ...

Page 123: ...highest speed is reached This setting is designed for use on sunny days where the airis only moderately warm or cool On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough The Bi level setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways Cool air is directed toward your upper body through thefront instrument panel outlets while slightly warme...

Page 124: ...s HTR don t need to cool the and adjust the temperature outside air The system and fan speeds for your will work as inthe AUTO comfort Most of the air mode without cooling will come from the floor The air will come from the j outlets ingxument panel outlets 122 ...

Page 125: ...er speed will be controlled automatically or you can choose another speed by pushing the HI or LO buttons The lines you see on the rear window will warm the glass Pressthe button to start warming your window After 10minutes it will go off by itself or by pressing the button again will shut it off If you need additional warming time push the button again If you have the outside heated rearview mirr...

Page 126: ...to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the soundto come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater thanfor FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try redu lgthe treble to reduce this noise AM Stereo This means theDelcoa system can receiv...

Page 127: ...sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safesound level beforeyour hearingadapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest Increasevolume slowly until youhear setting comfortably and clearly ...

Page 128: ...t I AMor FM Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sotifid between your front and rear speakers Power Press the On Off button to turn the radio On or Off Seek The Upper Knob the next higher station and stop The upperknob does these things It controls the volume Rotate clockwise to increase Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek Scan When you press scan the radio will go...

Page 129: ...splay Within 5 seconds push any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttonsare pressed again Clock To set the clock 0 Press the SETpushbutton 0 Within 5 seconds press and hold SCAN until the 0 Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute correct hour appears on the display appears on the display Treble Slide the treble lever up to increase the trebl...

Page 130: ...tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs for volume balance and fadejust as youdo for the radio The arrows indicate which side of the tape is being Program To go from one side of the tapeto the other pressthe upper knob Eject played Your tape player has an AUTO REVERSE feature radio press EJECT button which automatically plays the other side of the tape after the first side has played To remo...

Page 131: ... tune in stations loweron the band Seek Press the SEEK A or to search forthe next station on the AM orFM radio band Scan When you press scan the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep scanning until you press scan again Pushbuttons The five 1 5 pushbuttons can be used to preset up to ten radio stations 5 AM and5 FM stations 0 Tune in the desired station 0 PushSET 0 Within 5 seconds p...

Page 132: ...eset andis not adjustable Bass Press the BASSA or vto increaseor decrease bass tones For theBASS preset setting press the center of the control Treble Press the TREB A or vto increaseor decrease treble tones Press the center of the TREB control for the preset level To Play A Cassette Tape equalization is automatically sensed and set Insertion of a ta e also automatically disables DNR and activates...

Page 133: ...played When the arrow pointing downis lit selections listed on the bottom side of the tapeare played When the end of a tape is reached the otherside will then play Seek Press SEEKto search for the next selection For the search to stop there must be at least a 4 second gap between selections on the tape The radio does not play during SEEK Rept Repeat Press REPT to repeat a selection onthe tape Fort...

Page 134: ...canning until you press scan again Pushbuttons The five 1 5 pushbuttons can be used to preset up to e Tune in the desired station Push SET Within 5 seconds push oneof the fivepushbuttons Power ten radio stations 5AM and 5 FM stations Press POWER to turn the unit on or off when the ignition is ON Volume Control Press the VOL control to increase or decrease the Whenever you push that button the pres...

Page 135: ... enablesyou to adjustfive separate sound frequencies Slide an equalizer control up to emphasize a frequency downto de emphasize it It s best to begin with all the controlsin the middle position then adjust each control as you like To Play A Cassette Tape equalizationis automatically sensed and set Insertion of a ta e also automatically disablesDNR and activates Dolby B noise reduction Note the tap...

Page 136: ...de of the tapeare played Whenthe arrow pointing downis lighted selections listed on the bottom sideof the tapeare played When the end of a tape is reached the other side will then play Seek r Press SEEK to searchfor the next selection For the search to stop there must be at leasf a 4 second gap between selectionson the tape The radio does not play during SEEK Rept Repeat Press REFT to repeat a sel...

Page 137: ...oisturein the air If there is wait aboutone hour andtry again The disc player is too hot If the disc player is very hot orif you re driving on a very rough road the j disc may come out or not play As soon as things get back to normal thedisc should play again Trak Track Press and release TRAK to advance the disc to the next track There must be at least a 4 second gap between tracks PressTRAK 4 to ...

Page 138: ...aying at the point where it stopped Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases awayfrom contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be clea...

Page 139: ...sc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center tothe edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handl discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time To Clean the Antenna Ma...

Page 140: ...ting 5 Make the antennago up anddown by turning the 6 Then repeat if necessary radio or ignition on and off Don t lubricatethe could damage it If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit and followthe instructibns in the kit 12P ...

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Page 143: ... sign It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted on the road means Don t Cross ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance You ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign as part of the road may be closed off or tom up And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around too 141 ...

Page 144: ... INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services GREEN is usedto guide the driver Green signs may indicateupcoming freeway exitsor show the direction you should turnto reach a particular place 142 ...

Page 145: ...point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest anape VI nvad Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something too ST0P 7 7 i A 1 An OCTAGONAL eight sided sign means STOP It is always red with white letters 143 ...

Page 146: ...he right of way to traffic on certain approaches toan intersection A TRIANGULARsign also is used on two lane roads to indicatea NO PASSING ZONE This sign will be on the left side of the roadway t u KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH ONLY j RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR squareor oblong signs show speed limits parking regulations give directions and such information as distances to cities ...

Page 147: ...here are many international road signs in use today The basic messageof many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols A picture within acircle with a diagonal line across it shows whatnotto do Traffic Lights 1 L 1 145 ...

Page 148: ...s to signify that you must stop before turning on red REVERSIBLE LANE 0 N LANE ROADWAY MULTI time A green arrowmeans you may drive in that lane Look for the signs posted to warn drivers whathours and days these systems are in effect Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE I I Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals They give information to drivers without taking attention fromthe roadway A so...

Page 149: ...ad conditions you may encounter Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick Buckle up See Safety Belts 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 pedestriansor other driversare going ...

Page 150: ...a Sundayat 3 a m isn tjust a little more dangerous than it is at10a m It s about 134times more dangerous That leads to the next section Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributorto the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgm...

Page 151: ...sumethe alcohol 0 The length of time it has takenthe drinker to According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355ml bottlesof beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinksif each had1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin...

Page 152: ...ol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching0 05 percent and that the effectsare worse at night All drivers are impaired atBAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of be...

Page 153: ...nd driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means thatif anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killedor permanently disabledis higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve already seen that ...

Page 154: ...n alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehiclemovingat 60mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires an...

Page 155: ...o a lotof heavy braking Don t ride the brakes by lettingyour left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal while driving I A CAUTION Riding your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that they won t work well You might notbe ableto stopyour vehicle in time to avoid an accident If you ride your brakes theywill get so hot they will require a lot of pedalforce to slowyou down Avoid riding the br...

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Page 157: ...he brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel andat the rear wheels You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly 155 ...

Page 158: ... Your Buick has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go orbe heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly I A CAUTION The brakewear warning sound meansthat sooner or later your brakeswon t work well Tha...

Page 159: ...ing If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same lawsof physics ...

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Page 161: ...t that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reasonto practice defensivedriving at all times Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in t...

Page 162: ...the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing 0 0 0 0 0 Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you...

Page 163: ...d acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonab care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditi...

Page 164: ... road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could ...

Page 165: ...right sunshine youare wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes wil have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible that should remain visible such as parked cars obstacles pedestrians or even trains blocking railway crossings You may wantto put on your sunglasses after you hav...

Page 166: ...dlights light up farless of a roadway when youare in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it f 164 ...

Page 167: ...people walking Road spray can often be worse for vision than rain especially if it comes from a dirty road So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield 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 m...

Page 168: ...er puddles or even going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning going through some car washes can cause problems too it has little or no contact with the road The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them You might not be aware of hydroplaning You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant con...

Page 169: ...extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be preparedto have your view restricted by road spray If the road spray is soheavy youare actually blinded drop back Don t pass until conditions improve Going more slowly is better than havingan accident Use your defogger if it helps Have goodtires with proper tread depth See T...

Page 170: ... find a place to pull off the road Of course you wantto respect another s property but you might need to put something between you and moving vehicles space trees telephone poles a private driveway anything that removes you from other traffic If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether youare away from the road tu_myour lights on start your hazard warning flasher and sound ...

Page 171: ...ing and pay attention to traffic signals 0 Obey all posted speed limits But remember that they are for ideal road weather and visibility conditions You may need to drive below the posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor 0 Pull to the right withcare and stop clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles 169 ...

Page 172: ...ht lane as the slow lane and the left lane as the passing lane If you are on a three lane freeway treat the right lane as the slower speed through lane the middlelane as the higher speed throughlane and the left fane as the passing lane Before changing lanes check your rearview mirrors Then use yourturn signal Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighw...

Page 173: ... ramp Unfortunately notall deceleration lanesare long enough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the through lane and if there is traffic close behind you you can allow a littl extra time and flash your brake lights in addition to your turnsignal as extra warning that you are about to slow down and exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quit...

Page 174: ... checkedall levels 0 Lights Are theyall working Arethe lenses clean 0 Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tiresall inflated to the recommended pressure Unless youare the only driver it is good to share the driving taskwith others Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100miles 160km or two hours at a sitting Then ei...

Page 175: ...Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time to time This can help you avoida fixed stare Wear good sunglasses in bright light Glare can cause drowsiness But don t wear sunglassesat night They will drastically reduce your overall vision atthe very time you needall the seeing power you have If you get sleepy pulloff the roadinto a rest s...

Page 176: ...t your brakeson a steep 352 g g d0wnhiII sf 0pe I I I 0 d CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down Theycould get so hot that they wouldn t work well You could crash Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle in gear en you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear Th...

Page 177: ...e action Winter driving can present specialproblems See Winter Driving in the Index Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery But please be careful where you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parking areas providedfor scenic viewing Another partof this manual tells how to use your parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index But on a mountain orsteeph...

Page 178: ...l Turn your wheels to the right You don t have tojam your tires against the curb if there is a curb A gentle contactis all you need If there isa curb turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle 176 ...

Page 179: ...ng onthe left side your wheels should point to the right If there isno curb whenyou re parking uphill turn the wheels to the right If there is no curb when you re parking uphill on the left side of a one way street your wheels should be turned to the left 177 ...

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Page 181: ... broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving undersevereconditions includea small bag of sand apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle What s the worst time for this Wet ...

Page 182: ...p on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might befine until you hit aspot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where thesun can t reac...

Page 183: ...cially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check ar from time to time to be sure snow collect there Open awindow just a little onthe side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will heir keep CO out I CAUTION Continued Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine makeit go a little faster thanjust idle Thatis push the accelerator slightly This uses...

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Page 186: ...Hazard Warning Flashers c Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you havea problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off ...

Page 187: ...o matter what position your key is in and evenif the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashersare on your turnsignals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle 185 ...

Page 188: ...low these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you cowered by your warrant Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle To Jump Start Your ick 1 Check the other vehicle It must havea 12 volt battery with a negative ground system 2 Get the vehicles close enoughso thejumper cables can reach but be sure thevehicles aren t touching each o...

Page 189: ... vehicles Turn o f fall lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and helpsave both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locatethe batteries IA CAUTION An electric fan can start upeven when the engine is not runningand can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhoodelectric fan Find thepositive andnegetive terminals on each battery ...

Page 190: ...et it in your eyes or on your skin flush the placewith water and get medical help immedia y 1 5 Check thattheJumpercames don t have loosewr missing insulation If they do you could geta shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you...

Page 191: ...l if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the nex step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 189 ...

Page 192: ...ce of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 1 0 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 11 Try tostartthe vehicle with the dead battery the engine for awhile If it won tstart after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal ...

Page 193: ...truck Themake model andyear ofyourvehicle If your vehiclehas been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions andillustrationsmay not be correct 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that ...

Page 194: ...wed speec secured been lifted bythe tow truck each sidewhen towing a vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 0 Never use J hooks UseT hooks instead When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not usethe vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle shou...

Page 195: ...This can cause acollision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly securedwith chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvaswebbing etc that can be cut by sha edges underneaththe towed vehicle 193 ...

Page 196: ... sling chains contacting the forward extensions of the engine cradle Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the timber and the lower edge of facia Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm ...

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Page 198: ...ted the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not betoo serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill ona hot day Stop after high speed drivin...

Page 199: ...ing continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still nosign of steam you canidle the engine for two or three minutes whileyou re parked tosee if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURNOFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUTOF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away 197 ...

Page 200: ...ne is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan I If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it coals down The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 198 ...

Page 201: ...xed beforeyou drivethe vehicle I A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plainwater or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fir...

Page 202: ...ne parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can addthe proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool beforeyou do it ...

Page 203: ...der pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even alittle they can come out I at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever haveto turn the pressure cap J gjK p s a A d ...

Page 204: ... hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you heara hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 1 2 Then keep turning the pressurecap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 202 ...

Page 205: ...getting hot Watch out forthe 5 Put the cap back onthe coolant recoverytank but engine fan filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reachesthe base of the filler neck leave the radiator pressure cap off 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 203 ...

Page 206: ...Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering t...

Page 207: ... level place to changeyour tire To 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine preventthe vehicle from moving I help I I To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rear ofthe tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the I ...

Page 208: ...t you ll needis in the trunk If your Buick hasa wire wheel cover it must be removed to access the wheel nuts To remove the wire wheel cover remove the center of the wheel cover by using the wire wheel key wrench i ...

Page 209: ...n the center of the wheel I coverandturn it q1ockwis e to loosen the lock nut completely i 1 i If your Buick has aluminum wheels there are no wheel covers that have to be removed Now youare ready to start using the jack and wheel wrench to raise your vehicle Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 207 ...

Page 210: ...erous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injuredor kill ed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported onlyby a jack Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 2 0 s ...

Page 211: ...cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a papertowel to dothis but be sure to use a scraper orwire brushlater if youneed to to get all the rust or dirt off Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or sparewheel ...

Page 212: ...oward the wheel Tighten each nutby handuntil the wheel is held against the hub counterclockwise Lowerthe jack completely Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench r CAUTIO N Never use ail or grease on studs 1 nuts If you d o the nuts might cornel oose Your w heel muld fall off causing a seriousaccident ...

Page 213: ...f This could lead to an accident Besure to use the correct wheel nuts If you haveto replacethem be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere assoon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 ft Ibs 140 m Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the whee1 cover in the trunk until you have the flattire repaired or replaced ...

Page 214: ...pact spare is made to go upto 3 000miles 5000km so you can finish yourtrip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Yourspare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning lightmay comeon when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti ...

Page 215: ...h other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together A CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipmentin the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 213 ...

Page 216: ...e stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat Thatcould cause an engine compartmentfire or other damage Whenyou re stuck spin the wheels aslittle as possible Don t spin the wheels above35 mph 55 km h as shownon the speedometer ...

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Page 218: ...wledge experience andthe proper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any Be sure to use theproper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you usethe wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt g vehicle maintenance task gg b j g F 7 p I fijy V i l i aTz C L ...

Page 219: ...r neck Be sure the posted octaneis at least 87 If the octane is less than87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service 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 ...

Page 220: ...ts of the country that have high Ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emi...

Page 221: ...hly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasolineor refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The releasebutton is in the glove box 219 ...

Page 222: ...Or you can use the release lever in the trunk While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise 220 ...

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Page 224: ...Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release It is located under the front edge of the grill Push up on the secondary hood release lever then lift UD the hood ...

Page 225: ...s that burn can get on hotengine parts and start a fire Theseinclude liquids like gasoline oil coolant brakefluid windshield washer and otherfluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill thingsthat will burn onto a hot engine Before closingthe hood be sureall the filler caps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly ...

Page 226: ...w minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull 1 out the dipstickandclean it with a paper towel or cloth I ii then push it back in all the way Remove it again Whento Add Oil If the oil is at or below theADD mark then you ll need to add someoil But you must use tlwright kind This section explains what kind of oil to us...

Page 227: ...per operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Look for three things sc SG must beon the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CC SG CD SF SG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality 225 ...

Page 228: ...AE5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60O F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold below O F 18 C you should useSAE 5W 30 These numbers onan oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW 40or SAE20W 50 0 EnergyConserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most ...

Page 229: ...irst Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that Engine Block Heater An engine block heater can be a big helpif you have to park outside in very cold weather 20O F 29 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Block Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil 1 Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If yo change your own oil be sureto d...

Page 230: ...ir filter A I A CAUTION Operatingthe engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if I the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you couldbe burned Don t drive withit off and be careful working on the enginewith the air cleaner off I the air cleaneris off a backfirecan cause a See Scheduled Mainten...

Page 231: ... Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have thisdone at a Buick dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get afalsereading on the dipstick ...

Page 232: ...4 If the fluid level is whereit should be push the How to Add Fluid dipstick back in all the way Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick It doesn t take much fluid generally less th...

Page 233: ...g lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant change You can also usea recycled coolant conformingto GM Specifications 1825 M witha complete coolant flush and refill If you use these you ...

Page 234: ...e compartment To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULLHOT or a littlehigher To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mixat the coolant recovery tank 232 ...

Page 235: ...ul not to spillit A CAUTION You can be burned if you spillcoolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn ifthe engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap When youreplace your radiator pressure cap an ACS cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlledby a thermostat in the engine coolant system The the...

Page 236: ...e Index How To Check Power SteeringFluid Unscrew the cap and wipethe dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and lookat the fluid levelon the dipstick When the engine compartmentis hot the level When the engine compartment is cool the level should beat the HOT mark should beat the FULL COLD mark ...

Page 237: ...Windshield Washer Fluid To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottleis full P ...

Page 238: ...stem When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in light will on See System Warning your master cylinder might go down The first is that the Light in the Index brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reasonis that fluid is leaking o...

Page 239: ...ample when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other w...

Page 240: ...n t careful See Jump Starting inthe Index for tipson working around a battery without getting hurt I Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods I A CAUTION t Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You o r others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogenbulbs I Headlamp Bulb Repl...

Page 241: ...lb socket can D e accessed turn the bulb socket 1 4turn counter clockwise while pressing it firmly Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base 239 ...

Page 242: ...nector A to the astic base making sure the locktab B is over the lock C Install the bulb by putting the small tab D in the small notchin the lamp E Turnthe bulb socket 114 turn clockwise to lock into place Replace the access cover 240 ...

Page 243: ...r Using aPhillips screwdriver remove the long screws d T g 1 Remove the bulb socketby squeezing the plastic lock and turningit counterclockwise i Carefully pullthe lamp away from the vehicle 241 ...

Page 244: ...the socket into the lamp and turnit clockwise right to lock it into place Reverse the instructions to replace the taillamp assembly Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives ...

Page 245: ...f the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load YOU should spread it out Don t carry more than150pounds 68kilograms in your trunk ur vehicle any heavier than the imumfront and rear GAWRs 1your vehicle can break or it lay your vehicle handles e youto lose control ...

Page 246: ...new Buick If your sparetire is a different brand than your road tires you will havea tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers I A CAUTION 1 Poorly maintained and i rn pvaget ly usedtires are dangemus Owrloadi ngyour tlires can cause overheatinglas a result of too much friction You could have anair crut and a Vehicle inthe Index Underinflated tires pose tlhe samedanger 6s overloaded ti...

Page 247: ... Information label which is located on the rearedge of the drivers door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile 245 ...

Page 248: ...If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks bykeeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index r Use this rotation pattern After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear in...

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Page 250: ...onstruction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires A CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mixtires of different sizes or types radialand bias belted tires the 1 vehicle may not handle properly and you cou have a crash Be sure to use the same size ana type tires on all four wheels It s all right todrive with your compact spa though It was develop...

Page 251: ...ditionson a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance whicrall passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performa...

Page 252: ... any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air out replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Eachnew wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diam...

Page 253: ...trol You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement I Used Keplacement Wheels I A CAUTION Puttinga used eel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know howit s been used or how manymiles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you haveto replacea wheeluse a newGM original equipmentw...

Page 254: ...me aredangerousif you breathetheir fumes in a closed space Whenyou use anything in a container to clean your Buick be sure to follow the instructions And alwaysopen your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never usethese to cleanyour vehicle 0 Gasoline 0 Benzene Naphtha CarbonTetrachlorid 0 Acetone 0 PaintThinner 0 Turpentine 0 LacquerThinner 0 Nail Polish Remover ...

Page 255: ...ts and stains very well Here are some cleaning tips 0 Always read the instructions on the cleanerlabel 0 Clean up stainsas soon as you can before they set 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you usethem don t saturatethe stained area If a ring forms after spot clea...

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Page 257: ... clean lightly with solvent type Combination Stains Like candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then clean with If a stain remains cleanit with solvent type cleaner cleaner cool water and allow to dry Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Just use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You Things like tar asphalt and shoe pol...

Page 258: ... not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer orif the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powders GM PartNo 1050011 The windshield is clean if beadsdo not form...

Page 259: ... polish on them Usewax after you clean them Also don t use abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes on them you could damagethe protective coating White Sidewall Tires Your Buick dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a stiff brush with it 257 ...

Page 260: ...Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials availablefi om yourdealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemic...

Page 261: ...on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched in the paint surface Although no defect int he paint job causes this Buick will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000miles 20000 k m of purchase whichever comes first 259 ...

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Page 263: ...I 0 Your VIN I Its model designation ENG INE A i 3 7 ASSEMBLY 0 Paint information CODE MOlDEL YEAR PLANT 0 A list of all productibn options and special equipment This is the legal identifier for your Buick It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver sside You can see it if you look through the Add on ElectricalEquipment windshield from outside your vehicle The V...

Page 264: ...fuse if you need to replace one If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some feature of your car that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it isof the value you need Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse block areas inside your vehicle One is located on the left side...

Page 265: ... 10 15 25 3 20 10 20 5 ISO IGN Body Antenna Cigar BCM IPC Stopmazard T u r n Signal Cruise WAC Park Light Radio 1 Wiper Radio 2 SIR BoseO Crank Trunk rel Pull Down Fuel DoorRe1 AIC Elc Compressor Coolant Fan There is also afuse block that is located on the right side of the console under a carpeted panel cover Remove cover to access these fuses 263 ...

Page 266: ... GOOD FUSE r l l 1 I BLOWN FUSE GM PARTNO U RATING U C O L O 12004003 3 AMP VIOLET 12004005 5 AMP TAN 12004006 7 5 AMP BROWN 12004007 10 AMP RED 12004008 15 AMP LIGHT BLUE 12004009 20 AMP YELLOW 12004010 25 AMP WHITE 120040 11 30 AMP LIGHT GREEN Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in ...

Page 267: ...eaker and a fuse If the motor overheatsdue to heavy windows and other power accessories When the curren snow etc the wiper willstop until the motor cools If load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes the overload is caused by some electrical problem and protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goe not snow etc be sure to get it fixed away ...

Page 268: ...Interior Rear LegRoom HeadRoom ShoulderRoom Width Wheelbase FrontTread RearTread Height Interior Front LegRoom HeadRoom ShoulderRoom HipRoom 108 0 59 9 59 9 42 7 37 8 57 9 55 9 HipRoom 35 6 37 8 57 4 55 4 Truck Capacity CU FT 14 4 Passengers Front 2 Rear 3 Base Curb Weight LBS 3496 ...

Page 269: ...A Backup 1156 HighLevelStop S1156 License 194 Marker T24 Stop Turn Tail 2057 Tail 194 Application Number Interior Illumination Ashtray 161 DoorCourtesy 161 Door Warning 161 EngineCompartment 89 FootwellCourtesy 168 Glovebox 194 Overhead Courtesy Reading t5582 Rear Console Courtesy t5560 RearQuarterCourtesy 12864 Trunk 51004 Vanity Mirror 124 ...

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Page 272: ...ll drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you maydrive long distancesall the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Oryou may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you ...

Page 273: ...ondition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Part is Organized The remainderof this part is divided into five sections Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless youare technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service cent...

Page 274: ...r Buick dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform SectionD Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed ...

Page 275: ... See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended unleaded fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedulesis right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow ScheduleI Is any one of these true for your vehicle Most trips are less than4 miles...

Page 276: ...r delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications TO BE SERVICED See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following SchedulesI and n Item No 1 Engine Oil Oil Filter Change 2 Chassis Lubrication 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque 4 Tire Wheel Inspection Rotation 5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection 6 Cooling System Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whi...

Page 277: ...ection Agency has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of Record vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recordedin Section E Maintenance 275 ...

Page 278: ...Inspection Rotation 5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection 6 Cooling System Service 7 Transaxle Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or 7 5 Months Whichever Occurs First 12 5 Every 7 500 mi 12 500 km or 12 mos 0 At first and then every other oil change 0 Every 7 500mi 12 500 km or 12 mos 0 At 7 500 mi 12 500 km only 0 At 7 500 mi 12500km and then every 15000 mi 25000 km or as necessary 0 E...

Page 279: ... 50000 km 0 0 I The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75000 km shouldbe performedafter 45 000 miles at the same intervals I An EmissionControlService T TheU S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors h...

Page 280: ...vironmental ProtectionAgency has determined that the failure toperformthis maintenance item will not nullify theemission warranty orlimit recall liability priorto thecompletion ofvehicle useful life General Motors however urgesthat all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in SectionEMaintenanceRecord 278 ...

Page 281: ...e Check the boot fit at the distributor andat the spark plugs Replace wires as needed 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Replace every 30 000 miles 50 000km or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions 11 Fuel Tank Caa and Lines Insa ection T Inspect fuel tank cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly if equipp...

Page 282: ...ds or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Section D CHECK OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level WHAT TO DO Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Check the engine coolant level in the coolantrecoverytankandaddthe proper coolant mix if nece...

Page 283: ...rication lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood glove box door and console door Section D tells you what to use CHECK OR SERVICE Starter Switch WHAT TODO or others could be injured Follow thestem below I 1 Beforeyoustart besureyouhave enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Indexif necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do ...

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Page 285: ...vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot onthe regular brake set the parking brake l i To check the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only mechanism s holding ability Shift to P Park Then release all brakes To check the P Park CHECK OR SERVICE Underbody...

Page 286: ...INSPECTION OR SERVICE Throttle Linkage Inspection ...

Page 287: ...ockbrake systemwarninglightstaysonor comes on something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Section D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from you GM dealer USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant FLUID LUBRICANT GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent...

Page 288: ...lubricant GM Part No 1052276 or 1052277 Automatic Engine oil Transaxle Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 CategoryLB or GC LB GMPart No 1052497 or equivalent USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Door Hinge Weatherstrips FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Optikleen Washer Solvent ...

Page 289: ...d When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the ScheduleI or ScheduleIImaintenance charts which correspondto the maintenance performed Also you should retainall maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient placeto store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 287 ...

Page 290: ...Maintenance Record I L __ ___ ____ L _ _ ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I 288 ...

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Page 292: ...Customer Assistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired 1 800 TD BUICK TDDusers in Canada candial 1 800 263 3830 ...

Page 293: ...A U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicl has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Can...

Page 294: ...r Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costlyrepairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repaira newor unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can...

Page 295: ...ith the order form located in the following text You may get additional subscription ordering forms by calling thetoll freenumber shown in the following text Individual PSP s If you don t want to buy all the PSP s issuedby Buick for all models in the model year you can buy individual PSP s such as those which may pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSP ...

Page 296: ...es for earlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no chargefor indexes for the 1989 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering formfor an index or a subscription just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name and ...

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Page 299: ...ing Under the Influence of 148 Alcohol in Gasoline 2 17 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 257 AM Radio Reception 124 Engineoil 224 K B AMStereoRadioReception 124 Antenna 137 Antifreeze 231 AntilockBrakeSystem 154 Anti Theft Tips 66 AppearanceCare 252 ArmrestStorage 104 Astroroof 102 AudioSystems 124 Automatic Door Locks 63 Automatic Pull Down Feature 64 AutomaticOverdrive 77 AutomaticTransaxle 75 Automatic...

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Page 304: ...now 214 Indicator TurnSignal 85 Indicators DiscBrake Wear 156 Indicators Warning Lights and Gages 107 Infant Restraint 45 Inflation Tire 245 InsideMirror 99 Inspection Tire 245 InstrumentPanel 105 InteriorCleaning 253 Interlock Brake TransaxleShift 75 81 Introduction HowTo Use This Manual 10 IgnitionKeyPositions 71 Label Service Parts Identification 261 Lane Change Indicator 85 Lap Shoulder Belt U...

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Page 307: ...afety Belts Worn Under Arm 30 SafetyDefects Reporting 291 Scheduled Maintenance Services 273 SafetyWarnings 10 SeatsandSafetyBelts 13 SeatControls 14 Second Gear When to Use 77 Securing A Child Restraint 45 Security Light 67 69 ServiceTips 216 ServiceA CLight 115 Service and Appearance Care 215 Service Engine Soon WarningLight 113 Service Parts Identification Label 261 Service Publications 292 Set...

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Page 310: ...ndshield Cleaning 256 Washer 88 Washer Fluid 235 Wipers 87 256 WinterDriving 178 WireWheelCover 206 Working on Your Car 216 Worn Tires 247 Wrecker Towing 191 Your Driving and the Road 139 YourOwn Signs 147 Your Vehicle and the Environment 271 I 308 ...

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