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Summary of Contents for RIVIERA 1996

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Page 2: ...The 1 996Buick Riviera Owner9 Manual i...

Page 3: ...ck so it will be there if youever needit when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle pleaseleavethis manual in it so the new owner canuse it WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARYTECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH Nati...

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Page 6: ...h America driven from Buenos Aires Argentina over the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 Buick drew plenty of attention because it could c h b hills and run throughmud like no othef car Buick s endurance...

Page 7: ...ring changes which resulted in increased sales The torque converter automatic transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 I953 Skylark I 194...

Page 8: ...h tech equipment It was completedin the fall of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Our miss...

Page 9: ...manual andthe page number where you ll findit Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and theword CAUTION to tellyou about things that could hu...

Page 10: ...age NOTICE When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in differentcolors or in different words IThese mean there is something that could damage yourvehicle I You ll also See...

Page 11: ...ymbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT LTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are...

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Page 14: ...rol up or down Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about the seats how to adjust them and also about memory seats reclining seatbacks and head restraints Power Seats 0 Raise or lower the ent...

Page 15: ...h the ignition ON or OW3press the same sideof the MEMORY switchto recall the seat anclmirror setting To do the same thing for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other sideof the...

Page 16: ...d time and the LO light will come on The seat will warm toa lower temperature Press the button a third timeto turnOW the heated seat The heater will also turn off automatically when the ignition is tu...

Page 17: ...he shoulderbelt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or otherinjuries The lapbelt can t do its jobeither In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces wo...

Page 18: ...tback to be sure it is locked L d There s one time the seatback maynot fold without somehelp from you That s if your vehicle is parked going dopvn a fairly steephill To fold a seatback forward if it d...

Page 19: ...en your safetybelt and check that yourpassengers belts I arefastened properlytoo YOLU vehicle has a light that comes on asa reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt ReMnder Light in the Index In most sta...

Page 20: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someoneon it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels _ 1 7...

Page 21: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 8...

Page 22: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That swhy safety belts make...

Page 23: ...be in mozst of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only sothey work with safety belts not instead ofthem Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety bel...

Page 24: ...part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt The shoulder portion of the belt has an energy management loop It is designed to open andhelpprotect...

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Page 26: ...et the belt go backall the way You should hear a slight clicking sound If you don t the adjustment featurewon t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean forwar...

Page 27: ...er beltis too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Don t allow more than 1inch 25mm of slack A The shoulder belt...

Page 28: ...e seriously injured if your belt is buckled in thewrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious...

Page 29: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which wouId increase thechance of head andneck injury Also the belt would apply toamuch for...

Page 30: ...ously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash YOU wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces I Ta belt is twisted make it straightSO it canwork properly or ask YOU dealer to fix it A...

Page 31: ...bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed ina mas1 you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an airbag Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting thing...

Page 32: ...ll maintaining control of the vehicle An inflatingair bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in you vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and...

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Page 34: ...ormance of the airbag or worse it could cause injury When shouldan air bag inflate The air bag is designedto inflate inmoderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only...

Page 35: ...hepart of the bag that comes into contact with you may be w m but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming fromvents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflationwill no...

Page 36: ...dB uick Air bags affecthow your Buick should be serviced There areparts of the a i rbag systemin severalplaces around your vehicle You don t wantthe system to M a t e while someoneis working on your v...

Page 37: ...be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right FrontPassenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the s...

Page 38: ...e has a front split seat and a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center positions When you sit ina center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longe...

Page 39: ...e often in crashesthan those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted canbe thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others i nthe vehiclewho arewearing saf...

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Page 41: ...rn low andsnug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies forceto the strong pelvic bones Andyou d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply...

Page 42: ...belt locks if thereka sudden stop or a crash You can be seriously hurtif yourshoulder beltis too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should f...

Page 43: ...1 Pull the elasticcord out frombetween the edgeof the seatbackand the interiorbody to remove the guide from its storage clip...

Page 44: ...astic cord mustbe under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edgesof the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic co...

Page 45: ...n That includes dants and all children smallerthan adult size In fact the law inevery statein the United States and in every C a n a d i a nprovince says children up to some agemust be restrained whil...

Page 46: ...y will suddenly become a 240 lb 110kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a babyin your arms while riding in a vehicle A ba...

Page 47: ...tatistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat We at GeneralMotors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put...

Page 48: ...ure the child restraint properly Keep in mind thatanunsecured child restraint can move aroundin a collision or sudden stop and injurepeople in the vehicle Besure to properly secure any child restraint...

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Page 50: ...pullup onthe shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle t...

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Page 52: ...hile you push down onthe child restraint Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and conta...

Page 53: ...1 2 3 4 Because your vehicle hasa right frontpassenger air bag alwaysmove the seat as far back asit will go before securing aforward facing chjldre aint See Seats in the Index Put the restfaint on the...

Page 54: ...kle the belt Make sure therelease buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you everhad to 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt allthe way out of the retractorto setthe...

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Page 58: ...ear it just attach it to the regular safety belt CheckingYour Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages...

Page 59: ...e to help protect you ina collision You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt...

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Page 62: ...warning systems thattell you if everythingis working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehiclewith the ignition keyis dangerousfor many reasons...

Page 63: ...ealeror a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the tags or plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these tags or plugs If your ignition...

Page 64: ...tybelt properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key If your vehicle h...

Page 65: ...System Option If the driver s doorkey is held inthe unlock position for more than one second alldoors will electronically unlock Power Dolor Locks Press thepower DOOR LOCK UNLOCK switchto lock or unlo...

Page 66: ...rs automatically unlock when shiftedinto P m K P Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3 To changem0de s 1 2 3 4 5 Close all doors and turn the ignition on Keep all doors closed throughout this pr...

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Page 68: ...Entry in the index Both doorswill lock whenLOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbolis pressed whenthe ignition is OFF The trunk symbol will also work when the ignition is on...

Page 69: ...irror and the seatpositions are entered into memory Press the UNLOCKbutton on the appropriate transmitter within five seconds You willhear two beeps The second key transmitter can be programmed to rec...

Page 70: ...ld the power door lock switch Press the opened trunk button on the transmitter The transmitter will remain in its current mode Press the opened trunk button again Each time the opened trunk button is...

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Page 72: ...separate the two halves of the transmitter Once the transmitter is separated usea pencil to remove the old battery D O not use a metal object Remove and replace the battery Insert the new batky as the...

Page 73: ...ed with the setting i n VENT That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Yhmfort Controls in the Index If YQM have air outletson or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exh...

Page 74: ...igbusiness especially in some cities Althoughyour Buick has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways youcan help Ke...

Page 75: ...someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But whatif you have to leaveyour ignition key What if you haveto leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valu...

Page 76: ...set oflthe alarm by accident unlock any door lwithyour key Testing the A1ar m The alarm canbe tested byfirst having the driver s window down Activate the systemby locking the doors with the power door...

Page 77: ...efore it s inserted in the ignitiorior the enginemay not start If the engine does not start and the SECURZTYlight comes on the keymay be dirtyor wet Turnthe ignition off SECURITYlightwill flash Butyou...

Page 78: ...broken in Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguidelineevery time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a...

Page 79: ...to operateyour electrical power accessories and to display someinstrument panel warning lights START E Thispositionstarts your engine When the enginestarts release the key The ignition switch will re...

Page 80: ...ause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 3 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in STARTfor about three to five seconds at a time unti...

Page 81: ...rvehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Invery cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater c...

Page 82: ...ep it away from moving engineparts If you don t it could be damaged How long shouldyou keep the coolant heater plugged in Theanswer dependson the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some...

Page 83: ...erlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shiftfromPARK PI when the ignition key is inthe RUNposition If you cannot shift out of PARK P easepressure on the shift lever push the...

Page 84: ...people or objects Don t shift outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing push your accelerator pedal about halfway down I Going about 35 mph 56km h or more push the acce lerator all the way...

Page 85: ...can damage yourengine FIRST 1 This position gves you even more power but lowerhe1economy than SECONR 2 You can use it on very steephills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST l...

Page 86: ...he parking brake pedal with your left foot This will unlock the pedal When youlift your left foot the parking brake pedal will followit to the releaseposition I f you tryto drive off with the parking...

Page 87: ...le can movesuddenly You or others couldbe injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that foI1ow If you re pulling a trailer see Tawinga Trailer i...

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Page 89: ...ire You or others couId be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PAlRK I and y...

Page 90: ...non floor shiftmodels as YOU maintain brake application Then move theshift leverinto the gear you want Pressthe shiftleverbutton before moving the shiftlever If you ever holdthe brake pedal down but s...

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Page 92: ...POIIOW the proper steps tobe sure your vehicle won t move S e ShiftingInto PARK E inthe Index If you are pasking on a hill andifyou re pulling a trailer alsosee Towing a Trailer i nthe Index...

Page 93: ...ain and thenrelease To raise the window hold the switch forward Horn Tilt Wheel Nearlythe entire surfaceof the center padof the steeringwheel is an active horn switch Press anywhere on the pad to soun...

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Page 95: ...ixm by itselfwhen you release it As you signal a t u r nof a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal Tf a bul...

Page 96: ...llever toward you alittle but not so far that you hear a click If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold thelevertoward youand...

Page 97: ...the wiper blades beforeusing them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snoworice can overload your w...

Page 98: ...washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluidlevel often With cruise control you can maintain aspeed of...

Page 99: ...vehicleis in cruise controlwhen the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control willautomatically disengage See TractionControl System in the Index When road conditi...

Page 100: ...ke yourfoot off the accelerator pedal Once you regoing about 25 mph 40 h h or more you can movethe cruise control switchfrom ON to R A Resume Accelerate for abouthalf a second to reset This returns yo...

Page 101: ...the higher speed Here s the second wayto go to a higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there untilyou reach a desired speed and then release the switch To increase your speed in v...

Page 102: ...will also go out...

Page 103: ...stems 0 Headlamps e Taillamps Pull theknob toward you tothe firstsettingto turnon the parking lamps Full the h o b toward you to the second setting to turn on the headlamps Lamps On Reminder If the he...

Page 104: ...otherlamp8 won t be an Your instrumentpanel won t be lit up either When it sdark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness The other lamps that come onwith your headlamps w...

Page 105: ...e Out Feature The interior lamps will automatically shutoff after lOminutes if a door is left open This feature is designed to help eliminate battery wear down rtesy Lamps When any door is opened seve...

Page 106: ...lighting is disabledand the horn will chirp one time Release the door lock switch Theperimeter lighting option is now off 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this procedure Alldoors...

Page 107: ...turn off when the trunk iS closed Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off the courtesy reading trurk glove box and visorvanity mirror lamps if any are left on for more than 10minutes when t...

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Page 109: ...l located on the driver s door armrest Move the switch to the right R or left L to choosea mirror Press any of the four buttons tomove the mirror in the direction desired Adjust each minor so you canj...

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Page 111: ...garage door opener If your unitdoesnot appearon the chart you will have totry different adapter number and location combinations CRUSADER 1 BUTTON 1 9 3 GENIE I AT85P 1 3 3 GENIE AT85 1 5 4 GENIE AT9...

Page 112: ...el Button Adapter s1 Adapter DT4 1 10 3 Name LINEAR MULTIELMAC LINEAR MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MICOM MICOM OVERHEAD DOOR MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD DOOR 2 BTN265 1 10 3 2 1 3 3...

Page 113: ...ttonon your garage door opener 4 3 2 I 5 6 7 4 Use the Velcro found in the storage area and attach the garage door opener securely inside the console Lineup the transmitter button with the height adap...

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Page 115: ...sh it all the wayin and let it go When it is hot it wiU pop back by itself I NOTICE If you hold a cigarette lighter i nwith your hand while it is heating it won t be able to back away from the heating...

Page 116: ...witch upor down An auxili iuy power receptacle is located an the lower right side of the console When the ignition is on you can plug inaccessories requiring electrical power Ifyour Riviera has no con...

Page 117: ...lly Toclose the glass panel press and hold the switch orward The sunshademust be manually closed Once the astroroof is closed it can be opened to a vent position Press the switch forward to vent To cl...

Page 118: ...ter with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Be surethatpeople and objects are cle...

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Page 121: ...r Fuel Gage Engine TemperatureCage Speedometer Warning Lights Climate Controls Audio System Passenger s SideAir Bag HeadlampLEnstrummtPageLIngg esity Control 11 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 12 Stee...

Page 122: ...Your Buick is equippedwith this instrumentpanel cluster It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explainedon the foU owinggages...

Page 123: ...es or kilometers wed in Canada Trip Odometer A trip odometercan tell you how many miles you have driven since you last set it back to zero T O reset thetrip odometer push the TRIPRESET button 7 Thetac...

Page 124: ...hime will come onfor about eight seconds to fe d people to fasten their safety belts The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds If the driver s beltis already buckled nei...

Page 125: ...onto RUN should go out Thisrne ans the systemis ready LbNT BOo for a few seconds when you i 0 3 or START Then the light AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehic...

Page 126: ...longer to stop If the lightis still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index H Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on D...

Page 127: ...light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlierin this part The anti l ock brake system warning light should come...

Page 128: ...mwill turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool dawn If thetraction control system is affectedby an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning lightwill c...

Page 129: ...It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vkhicle under normal driving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon...

Page 130: ...e technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on afterawhile your emission controksmay not work aswell your fuel economy may not be as go...

Page 131: ...llowhg If the lightis still flashing follow the previous steps md drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service You may beable to correct the emission system malfunction by...

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Page 133: ...to four seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUNposition If the light doesn t come on have your vehicle serviced If the engine oil is more than onequart low thelight wi...

Page 134: ...l stayon until both doorsareclosed and completely latched Thefuel gage showsabout how muchfuel is in your tank FUEL It works only when the ignition is on When the indicatornears Empty E you stillhave...

Page 135: ...l up than the gage hdicated Forexample the gage may have indicated half full but it took more orless thanhalf of the tank s capacity to fillit The gagemoves a little when you turn a comer speedup or s...

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Page 138: ...works You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a smalllight onthe button will indicate which buttons are active The lights are on all buttons exceptTEMP FAN and AZR FLOW The display will...

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Page 140: ...FLOOR If the AIR FLOW down button is selected while in the FRONT defrost mode the system will direct thea i rtoward the FLOOR and the FliONT defrost mode will cancel Notice the arrowsin the display O...

Page 141: ...g You can chooseThe extremecomfort settingof 60 F 16 C but the system will not cool any fasterby choosingthe extreme comfort setting Heating On coid days if the AUTOmode is selected the system willaut...

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Page 143: ...cold conditions Select the FRONT button to defrost the windshield By choosing this button the ait flow will be directed at the windshield Adjustyour comfort levelby pressing the TEMP up ordownarrow T...

Page 144: ...he down arrow again to choose a cooler comfort setting Passenger Zone Comfort Control The front seat passengercan control theair temperature in their seating area This system can be activatedby turnin...

Page 145: ...ure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it AM FM Sfereo with CassetteTape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control Setting the Clock Press and hold HRS un...

Page 146: ...top scanning The sound will be muted while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you returnto your favorite stations YOU can setU p to 18stations sixAM six FMl and six FM2 1 Press AM F...

Page 147: ...aying If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely PressEJECTto remove the tape and start over While the tapeis playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL TREB and BASS controlsjus...

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Page 149: ...ll continue moving back through the disc The sound will be muted while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will contin...

Page 150: ...THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than15secondsto elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts t...

Page 151: ...io off position 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Holdthemdown until SECshows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear onthe display 5 Press MIN again to make thelast two digits agree 4 Press...

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Page 153: ...to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delcoradio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systemsmay interfere with the operati...

Page 154: ...tmay not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettesare subject towea and thesound qualitymay degrade over time Always make sure that lhe cassette tapeis in good condition before you h...

Page 155: ...r ignitionoff and on Repeatif necessary Don t lubricate thepower antenna Labrimtion could damage it NOTICE Belfore entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio tomake thepower antenna go down Th...

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Page 158: ...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 pedestrians or other drivers we going...

Page 159: ...cohol Thererare g0o d medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what i...

Page 160: ...one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the abilityto drive is affected wellbelow a BAC of 0 10percent Research sho...

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Page 163: ...nd begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on andyou may even notice that yourbrake pedal moves a li...

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Page 165: ...ht in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust yow driving accordingly The traction con trol system automatically comes on whenever you start yourvehicle To...

Page 166: ...ulosepower steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but itwill take much more effort MagnasteerTM Your vehicleis equipped withGM Magnasteer a steering sy...

Page 167: ...ont of you You can avoid these problems by braking if youcan stop in time But sometimes you can t theireisn t raom That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Buick can perform...

Page 168: ...ible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometime that your right wheels have droppedoff the edgeof a road ontothe shoulderwhile you...

Page 169: ...es it s all right to pass Do not gettoo close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For m e thing following too closely rkduces your area of vision especially if you re...

Page 170: ...what driving experts say about what happens whenthe three controi systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In...

Page 171: ...slippay surfaces because stopping distmce will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction t r y your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or brak...

Page 172: ...eadlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull offthe road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as inthe daytime...

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Page 174: ...After driving through a large puddlesf water or a carwash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast throughlarge water puddles or even going through some car was...

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Page 176: ...et a city map and planyour trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the Ereeways that rimand crisscrossmost large cities You ll save time and energy...

Page 177: ...nce ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to mergeinto the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirr...

Page 178: ...ids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are theyall working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for lwg distance driving Are the ti...

Page 179: ...e road inless thana second and you could crash and be 0 What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips Makesure your vehicleis well ventilated with a c...

Page 180: ...in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes will have to do alIthe work of slowing down They could getSO hot that they wouldn t work well Youwould then have poorbraking or even none...

Page 181: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red clothand a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 182: ...q to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sand crews lotlesstractionor grip andwillneedkobeverycareful can getthere Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution...

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Page 185: ...nd do some fairly vigorous exercises every half houror so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle mOCCUPANTS VEHIC LE CAP WT TIRE LOADING INFQRMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GWVR SAME AS VEH...

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Page 187: ...ela s the load changes Its automatic you don t need to adjust anything If you don t use thecorrect eq entand drive properly you can lose controlwhen you pun a trailer For example if the traileris too...

Page 188: ...has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your s afety md that of your passengers So...

Page 189: ...nclndii e curb weightof the vehicle my cargo you may carryin it and the people who wiIl be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s cap...

Page 190: ...IHit ches Itgsimportant to have thecorrecthitch equipment Crosswinds large tracks going by and rough roads are a few reasonswhy you ll need the right hitch Here are somerules to follow e e...

Page 191: ...ork well or at all Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before settingout for the open road y0u711 want to get to know yourrig Acquaint yourself with the fkel of handling and braki...

Page 192: ...hen you returning with atrailer e wider turns t h a n nomal Do thzs so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs roadsign trees or other objgts Avoidjerky or sudden maneuvers Signalwell in advanc...

Page 193: ...ansaxle 2 Parking onHills You really shouldnot park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could startto move People can be injured and both YOW vehicle and th...

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Page 196: ...s let you warn others They also let police knowyou have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on andoff Press down on the button located on top of the steering column to make your...

Page 197: ...If you don t follow these stepsexactly someor all Jump Starting I your batteryhas nin down youmaywanttouse of thesethings canhurt you another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick Butple...

Page 198: ...e is not running and can injureyou Keep hands clothing andtools away fromany underhood electric fan I I 3 Turn off the ignition onboth vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarett...

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Page 200: ...ouch metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminalif the vehicle has one 6 Connect the red positive cable to the remote positive terminal of the vehicle w...

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Page 202: ...th the dead battery Ifit 12 Remove the cablesinreverse orderto prevent the enginefor a whde won t start after a ewtries it probably needs service electrical shorting Takecare thatthey don ttouch each...

Page 203: ...t is being towed Never towfaster than safe or posted speeds Never tow withdamaged p arts not fully secured Never getunder yourvehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Alwayssecure thevehicle...

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Page 206: ...ty chaitiaround the outboard end of eachlower control arm NOTICE Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the drive axle This could cause damage to the drive axle boot AttachT hook chains to the T ho...

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Page 208: ...t turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the l...

Page 209: ...iving I AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Q I you no longer have tlqe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slowerfar about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the...

Page 210: ...t running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A...

Page 211: ...on t run theengine if there is a leak I f you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle NOTICE I _...

Page 212: ...tem can be dangerous Plainwater or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix wili Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set forthe propercoolant mix With plain wateror the...

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Page 214: ...under pressure and if p u turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooIing system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the...

Page 215: ...hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turningthe pressure cap 1f youheax a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure...

Page 216: ...ure cap off 6 Startthe engineand let it run untilyou canfeel the upper radiator hose gettinghot Watch outfor the engine fans a filler neckmay be lower If the levelis lower add more of the propermix th...

Page 217: ...will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take ycm foot off the accelerator pedaland gip the steering wheel fkql Steer to maintain lane position and then gently braketo a stop well o...

Page 218: ...d be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put thi shift lever in PARK P 3 urn off the engine To be even more cer...

Page 219: ...heel wrench andjack from the jack container Turn the spare tire retainer bolt counterclockwiseand remove the retainer assembly Remove the spare tire from the trunk Turn the center retaining bolt on th...

Page 220: ...thejack A and wheel wrench B P Your Buick has q wheel cover which mus be taken off to reach the wheelnuts Insert the hooked end of the wrench into the notch i nthe center c0v a Pry czirefully so thece...

Page 221: ...Using the wheel wrench loosensill the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Insert thepointed end of the wheel wrench into the slot on thejackto create a jackhandle 13 Rotatethe wheel wrench clockwiseto...

Page 222: ...s dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you I could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only bya jack I NOTICE Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly...

Page 223: ...henyou change a wheel rerrioveany rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or w...

Page 224: ...9 Replacethe wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut 10 Lower the vehicle by rotatingthe wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely...

Page 225: ...d wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 12 Then replace the...

Page 226: ...proper place Storethe flat tire asfar forward in the trunkas possible Storethejack and wheel wrenchin their compartmentin the trunk The compact spareis for temporary useonly Replace the compact spare...

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Page 228: ...swell as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains i...

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Page 230: ...els There is also technical informationabout your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care S ervice Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle b est and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll...

Page 231: ...You should keeparecord with all parts receipts and list I the mileage andthe date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index CAUTION i You can beinjurea andyour vehicle could...

Page 232: ...arged Code1en ne in an emergency you may be able to use a lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does notoccur I f you are using91 or higheroctaneunleaded gasoline and you stillhear heavy knockin...

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Page 234: ...lammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking The cap is behind ahinged door on the left...

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Page 237: ...fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged An electric fanunder thehood can start up and injure you even whenthe engineis not running Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood electri...

Page 238: ...left side of the instrument panel next to theparkingbrakerelease I Then go to the front of the vehicleand locate the secondary hood release It is under thefront edge of the grille slightly right of ce...

Page 239: ...3800 Supercharged L67 Engine Option When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine here s what you will see 3800 Non Supercharged L36 engirie similar D...

Page 240: ...y Tank I Air Cleaner Your vehicle may have a 3800 Supercharged engine Buick chose supercharging rather than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth refinedpower The supercharger is a device whic...

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Page 242: ...ck the level explains what kindof oilto use For ci case capacity see Cmacitiesand SDecifhtions in the hdex I I Don add toa much oil If your enginehas so much oil thatthe oil levelgetsabove the cross h...

Page 243: ...ve your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine isAmericzin PetroleumInstitute certified for gasoline engines You should also use theproperviscosity oil for your vehicle as shownin th...

Page 244: ...d When to Change Engine Oil See if any oneof these is true for you 0 0 0 0 a Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly Important when outside temperatures are below freezing...

Page 245: ...ed oil can be a realthreat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain allfkee flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by puttingit in the bash palxfin...

Page 246: ...amp Re erto the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See ScheduledMaintenance Services i nthe Index disengage it fiom the assembly Operatingthe engine withthe air cleaner o...

Page 247: ...ne is cold Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot pressure may cause hotoil to blow outof the oil fill hole You...

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Page 250: ...dipstick hole to bring it to theproper level After adding fluid recheck thefluid level as des cribed under How to Check When the conect fluid level is obtained push the dipstick backin all theway The...

Page 251: ...s GM Specification 6277M whichwon t damagealuminumparts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM P a r t No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you we this mixture you don t needto add anyth...

Page 252: ...eeze and crack the engine radiator heatercore andother parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have yourdeder check your cooling system t i I NOTICE I If you use the proper coolan...

Page 253: ...atorpressure cap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burnyou badly With the coolant recoverytank you will almost never haveto add coolant at the rad...

Page 254: ...on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure c q a General Motor s capis recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a tbemostat in the engine coolant sy...

Page 255: ...Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hosesand seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the m ufacturer s instructions befo...

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Page 257: ...l l So it isn t a good idea to top ofF your bra3se fluid Adding brakefluid won t correcta leak If you addfluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings...

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Page 259: ...This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake PedalTravel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal heig...

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Page 261: ...vehicle or25 days or more takeoff the black negative cable from the battery This will helpkeep your batteryfrom runningdown Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be ba...

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Page 263: ...To reinstall the air cleaner assembly slide the base sections into their former positions Install the filter and replace the cover Reattach the electrical connector and air duct and tighten theclamp T...

Page 264: ...r Buick dealer Headlampson damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontalaim by your Buick dealer To check theaim the vehicle should be properly prepared as allows The vehicle must have...

Page 265: ...efore beginning Failureto follow these instructions could causedamage to headlamp parts It isrecommended that the upperlimit not exceedplus 0 4 degrees from the centerof the bubble Other drivers may f...

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Page 267: ...Taillamps 1 Remove the screws that secure thetmnk t r i mover the taillamp area 2 Remove the plasticwing nuts thathold the taillamp assembly in place 6 38 i...

Page 268: ...le carefully to avoid scratching the paint The taillamp has safety straps to help you hold the assembly while replacing the bulb 4 Remove the bulb socket assembly by squeezing the plastic lock and tur...

Page 269: ...ing yourtires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could havean air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as o...

Page 270: ...overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOT1C E Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride 0 Ne...

Page 271: ...ires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tireshave been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as sho...

Page 272: ...ny of the following statements are true You can see the indicatorsat three or more places around the tire 4 You can see cordor fabric showing through the tire s rubber Thetread or sidewallis cracked c...

Page 273: ...L Unifsrm ire The followinginfomation relates tothe system dev ped by the Ui ritedStatesNational Highway...

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Page 276: ...azardous Some are toxic Otherscan burst into flamesif you strike a match or get them on a hotpart of the vehicle Someare dangerous ifyou breathe their fumes in a closed space When youuse anything from...

Page 277: ...ype cleanersin a well ventilated area only If you use them don t sam atethe stained area If a ringforms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on...

Page 278: ...Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon t a r and asphalt will stain i f left ona vehicle s seat fabric They should be removed assoonaspossible Be careful because...

Page 279: ...tpanell Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain condiths C aning Wood Panels Use a...

Page 280: ...ross the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield andWiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer orif the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other m...

Page 281: ...calcium chloride andother salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys etc can darnage your ve hide s finish if they remainon painted surfaces Wa...

Page 282: ...nted surface of aewheel d buffoffi l i7me a y Don t take your vehicle through an automatic GX wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes canalso damage the surface of these whee...

Page 283: ...hicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etchea into the paint surface Although no defect in the paintjob causes this Buick will repair...

Page 284: ...d rubber 1052929 16oz 0 473L Wheel Cleaner Smav on wheel cleaner I 1052930 I 8 oz 0 237 L I CaptureDry Spot Remover I Attracts and absorbs soils I 12345002 16oz 0 473 L Armor All Cleaner Cleans vinyl...

Page 285: ...ion and Service Parts labelsand the certificates af title and regis fration Engine Identification Service Parts Identificatbn Label You ll find this label on the underside of the spare tire cover It s...

Page 286: ...n electrical equipment can keep other components fromworking as they should Your vehicle hasan air bag system Before attempting to add anythingelectricalto your Buick see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipp...

Page 287: ...el located at the end of the instrument panel near the driver s door There is an underhood electrical center and two other fuse panels located under the rear seat OXYGEN SENSOR El C LTR F l C 0NT I CR...

Page 288: ...ps Oxygen Sensor Climate Control Right Exterior Lamps HVAC Relay MAF AuxiliaryPower Interior Lamps Chime TMNSS Fuse 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Usage Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Not...

Page 289: ...I COOLING FAN 3 L Fuse 1 2 3 4 s 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Not Used Horn Not Used Not Used Coaling F m 2 Cooling Fan 3 CoolingFan ABS Main AESPurnp Motor Not Us...

Page 290: ...FG I OPEN OPEN J Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 Usage Open Electronic Level Control TmnkRelease Relay Not Used Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Not Used Rear Defogger Rela...

Page 291: ...6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Usage Spare Open Breaker Power Windows Sunroof Spare Open Spare Open Breaker Power Seats Spare Open Power Steering Breaker Headlarnps HVACBlower Motor Powertrain Control Modulel...

Page 292: ...se boxes the rear seat cushionmust be removed Youmay wish to have your dealer do this for you N OTICE The battery and main fuse boxesare located under the rear seat cushion The battery s ground termin...

Page 293: ...belts are properly routed and are not twisted 1 2 3 4 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots inthe seat cushion Don t let the safety belt...

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Page 296: ...gRefrigel ints Not allair conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Bui...

Page 297: ...Engine Specifications Engine L67 VLN Engine Code 1 Type V6 Displacement 3 8L Horsepower I 240 hp Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195 F 91 C E36 K V6 3 8L 205 hp 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C...

Page 298: ...elt A Power Steering B Alternator C Air Conditioning E C r d E Coolant Pump E Tensioner The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts One belt drives the generator power steering pump co...

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Page 300: ...working condition but also helps the environment All recommended mairitenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the airwe breathe Improper fluid lev...

Page 301: ...alified servicecenter do these job s I Performing maintename work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do somejobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work onlyif you have the r...

Page 302: ...hicle These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengersand cargo within recommended limits You wili findtheselimits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehiclev9 in...

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Page 305: ...hat the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nubfy the emission warranty 0 1limitrecall iiability priorto the completion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge that all recommended ma...

Page 306: ...es and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and atlditiona1 informa...

Page 307: ...andthe underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst An Emissiulz CuntrolService ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERVICED B E 15 000 Miles 25 000k _ 1 CI Change engine oil and filter o...

Page 308: ...linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact paints and linkage or eve y 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation...

Page 309: ...rolService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift lmkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact pointsand linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 27 000 M...

Page 310: ...mission Control Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service f Service 0For supercharged enginesonly C...

Page 311: ...ATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first AnEmission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage tra...

Page 312: ...and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AQEmission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody conta...

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Page 314: ...ularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or Ifyou do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions th...

Page 315: ...kage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 7 Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rot ation in theIndex for proper rotation pa...

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Page 318: ...I ACTUAL MLLEAGE ISERVICED BEI I 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkag...

Page 319: ...ice DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 78 000Miles 130 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3months whichever occursfirst An Emisiion ControlService Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage tra...

Page 320: ...l Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 84 000 Miles 140 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and stee...

Page 321: ...ter or every 3 months whichever 0ccur sfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle Shift linkage parkmg brake cableguides and the underbody contact point...

Page 322: ...commendedNuids and Lubricants i nthis section An Emission ControlService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index furproper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL M...

Page 323: ...icate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parkkg brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SE...

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Page 325: ...Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown i n this scheduleup to 100 000miles 166 000kmj should be perfomedafter 100 000 miles 166 000 k m at the same intervals...

Page 326: ...hever occurs first An Emission ControlService 22 50 Miles 37500 kmj C lChange engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Cuntrul Service 0Lubricate the suspensi on and s...

Page 327: ...d linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tzmk cap and lines for damage or leaks hspect fuei cap gasket for any damage Rep...

Page 328: ...ths whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B E 45 OOO Miles 75 000 km 0Ch...

Page 329: ...service you do not useyour vehicle under any of thes e conditions thefluid andfilttzF do7iutrequirechanging 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichevex occurs firs...

Page 330: ...0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccursfirst Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift lmkage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and...

Page 331: ...onths whicheveroccurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BYI 75 000Miles 125 000 h...

Page 332: ...e Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDB E 90 000 Miles 150000 km 0Change engineoil an...

Page 333: ...ubricants in this section An Emission ControlSewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 97 500Miles 162500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first AhEmission CoritvolServic...

Page 334: ...rkphg wires An Emission Control 7 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Sewice 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditio...

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Page 336: ...ndicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate thekey lock cylinderswith the lubricant speciffed igPart D t Lubricate allbodydoorhinges Also lubricate a l...

Page 337: ...re youstart be sure you have enoughroom around theveJicle It should be parked on a level surfac e SteeringColumnLock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the keyto LOCK in eac...

Page 338: ...the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake setthe parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from t...

Page 339: ...a ne the exhaustsystem Lookfor broken damaged...

Page 340: ...ange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming toGM Specification 6277M See Engine Cool ant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steer...

Page 341: ...1051515 or equivalent GC LIB USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID LUBRICANT Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol GM Part No 123...

Page 342: ...service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you should...

Page 343: ..._ Maintenance Record...

Page 344: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING...

Page 345: ...Maintenance Record MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 46...

Page 346: ...ection includes information on e 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Res...

Page 347: ...Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Inthe Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 860 751 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 QO09 InBermuda Barbado s Antigua andthe British In all other Caribbmn c...

Page 348: ...writeto Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 When contacting Buick please remember that your concern will likely be resolved i nthe dealership using the...

Page 349: ...n Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 month 36 000 milenew car warranty whichever occursfirst...

Page 350: ...l car bus or even a cab A free one way shuttleride up to 10miles from the dealership is available for customers whose vehicles require same day warranty repairs Courtesy Transportationis hick s way of...

Page 351: ...owing the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or writethem at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilso...

Page 352: ...ay open an investigation andif it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it m ay order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems betwee...

Page 353: ...OntarioKlG 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll now us Please callus at 1 800 521 7300 o...

Page 354: ...States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for a l lchassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a...

Page 355: ...Owner Publications Owner s manuals w a r r a n t y folders and various owner assistancebooklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information 8 10...

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Page 358: ...Locks 2 4 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 37 Fluid 6 19 Operation 2 21 Park Mechanism Check 7 39 AudioControls SteeringWheelTouchControl 3 15 Battery 6 31 Replacement Remote Keyless Entry 2 11 Rundown Pr...

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Page 360: ...ncefor Text TelephoneUsers 8 3 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 1 Coolant 6 21 Damage Finish 6 54 Damage Sheet Metal 6 53 Daytime Running Lamps 2 43 DeadBattery 5 2...

Page 361: ...F rBetkt f 5 13 RlIqlfhg3 vl Pa 2 30 m i m 6 6it m ng y 4...

Page 362: ...al 7 40 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 40 Steering 7 40 Suspension 7 40 Throttle Linkage 7 40 Instrument Panel 2 59 Brightness Control 2 44 Cleaning 6 50 Cluster 2 61 FuseBlock 6 58 Interior Lamps 2 44 Ja...

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Page 364: ...Checks and Services 7 36 Owner Publications Ordering 8 10 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 54 Parade Dimming 2 46 Park Shifting Into 2 26 Shifthi Out of 2 29 At Night 2 14 Brake 2 25 Brake Mechanism Check 7...

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Page 368: ...54 Universal Theft Deteaent System 2 14 Universal Transmitter 2 56 Vehicle Control 4 5 DamageWarnings ix Dimensions 6 68 Identifkation Number Loading Storage VentilationSystem Visor Vanity Minor Illu...

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