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Page 3: ...lls you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good This section tell...

Page 4: ...your Buick so it will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25632196B First Editi...

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Page 6: ...novator Buick engineers developed the valve in head engine a light powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry William C Durant was instrumental in pro...

Page 7: ...he Andes toSantiago Chile in 1914 I 1911Model 21 Touring Cur on h i m s TestH i l l Buick drew plenty of attentionbecause it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance a...

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

Page 12: ...passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING D o DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols...

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Page 15: ...Section 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems...

Page 16: ...ont of the seat Press the LUMBAR switch forward to increaselumbar support Press it rearward todecreaselumbar support Move the seatforward orback by pressing and holding FWD or BACK Raise the seat by p...

Page 17: ...eps but pressthe other side of the memory control The EXIT button allows you to get out of your vehicle more easily If you select the wrong sideof the MEMORY control or the EXIT button you can cancel...

Page 18: ...ft the lever on the outerside of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release thelever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an uprightposition But don thave...

Page 19: ...The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could causeseriousinternal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back inthe...

Page 20: ...se the seatback 1 Pull the seatback up and push it back to lockit 2 Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is into place locked in position Third Seatback The third seatis folded flatin t...

Page 21: ...pull the topof the seatback to besure it is locked into position To lower theseatback 1 Pull the seatrelease handle to unlock the seatback 2 Pull the seatbackdown using the assist strap then push down...

Page 22: ...your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo Your vehicle hasa light that comeson as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most state...

Page 23: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When youride in or on anything you go asfast as it goes Put someone onit Take the simplestvehicle Supposeit s just a seat on wheels 1 9...

Page 24: ...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 I...

Page 25: ...panel or the safetybelts With safetybelts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more time tostop You stop over more distance and your strongestbones take the forces That s why safety belts make su...

Page 26: ...ts not insteadof them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protectio...

Page 27: ...ow which restraint systemsyour vehiclehas We ll startwith the driver position Driver I Isition Thispart describesthe driver s restraint system Lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here...

Page 28: ...u ever had to If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t l...

Page 29: ...nder the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or evenfatalinjuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These...

Page 30: ...eltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protectionthis way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The...

Page 31: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at thepelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 32: ...iously injured ifyou wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much fo...

Page 33: ...ted across the body m You can be seriously injured 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 make it straightso it can work...

Page 34: ...stem Your Buick has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the rightfront passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severelyinju...

Page 35: ...ty belts help keepyou in positionfor anair bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag The driver should sit as far back aspossible while still maintaining control of th...

Page 36: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver sairbag is inthe middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger sside 1 22...

Page 37: ...mething that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level willbe higher The air bagis not designedto inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help...

Page 38: ...ng a window or door What will you see after an air bag inflates After the air bag inflates it quickly deflates This occurs so quickly thatsomepeople may not even realize the air bag inflated Some comp...

Page 39: ...ers ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Buick Air bagsaffecthow your Buick should be serviced There are parts of the air bagsystemin severalplaces around yourvehicle You don t want the system ta inflate wh...

Page 40: ...w as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The bestway to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in...

Page 41: ...ur vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat someonecan sit in thecenter positions When you sit in a center seating position or in a station wagon third seat you have a lap safety belt whic...

Page 42: ...quickly if you ever had to 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...

Page 43: ...slightly to unlockit Then pullthe belt across you more slowly If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to...

Page 44: ...g pelvic bones And you d be less likely 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 sh...

Page 45: ...e age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will s...

Page 46: ...rash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t holdit For example in a crash CAUTION Continued I at only 25 mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110kg force on your a...

Page 47: ...showthat children are safer if they are restrained in therear rather than the front seat We at GeneralMotors thereforerecommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear faci...

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Page 49: ...hicle Stationwagons first sold inCanada already have a combinationanchor tether beltinstalled for each position onthe second seat These belts are attached to the anchors for the thirdseat safety belts...

Page 50: ...4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be ableto uilb dcklethe safety belt quickly if you everhad to...

Page 51: ...sure it is secure Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt A child in a childrestraint inthe center front scat can be badly injured by the right frontpa...

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Page 53: ...ured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rearfacing child restraint i...

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Page 56: ...ogether andseriously injured A belt mustbe used by only one personat a time What if a childis wearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s fa...

Page 57: ...way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be applied righton the child s abdomen Thatcould causeserious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion...

Page 58: ...seat it is made tofit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are...

Page 59: ...says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new beltwill be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt nearthe door opening If belts arecut or damaged replace...

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Page 61: ...landthe warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and whatto do ifyou have a problem Keys Leaving young childrenm a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A c...

Page 62: ...tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys There are 15alternative ignition PASS Key I1blanks to help discourage theft Keep the bar code tag and the door key plug in a safe plac...

Page 63: ...eing thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you w i l lbe far better off whenever you drive your vehicle To lock the doorfrom the...

Page 64: ...ally When you stop and move your shift lever into PARK P your doors will unlock You can have the automatic door lock feature programmed to remain locked after you shift into PARK P See your Buick deal...

Page 65: ...nd how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear doorlock 1 Unlock the door fromthe inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door loc...

Page 66: ...lity could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s doorwdl unlock when UNLOCK is pressed Pressit again quickly and all the doors will unlock The door courtesy lamps will also c...

Page 67: ...or a similar type To replace the batteries 2 3 4 5 If your transmitter hasa screw remove the screw from the back cover If there is no screw carefully pry off the coverby insertinga dime or similar obj...

Page 68: ...rn the fanon your heating orcooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all t...

Page 69: ...system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way 0 Ifyou have air outlets on o...

Page 70: ...or pull up on the handle thatis near theend of the tailgate on the passenger side To open it like a drop gate just reach inside and pull up on the handle that is located near the center of the tailgat...

Page 71: ...nd close it as a door until the lower latch closes and the GATE AJAR light goesout You can lock the tailgate by inserting the oval key in the lock and turning it clockwise or pressing down on the lock...

Page 72: ...r joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Buick and open the driver s door you ll hear a chimereminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Alway...

Page 73: ...omeone fiom randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must beclean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may no...

Page 74: ...ASS Key I1ignition key see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key I1to have a new key made New Vehicle Break in NOTICE Your modern Buick doesn t need an elaborate break in But it wi...

Page 75: ...feature OFF C This position unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transmission but doesn t send electrical power to any accessories Turn the keyto the OFF position if you must have your vehicle in m...

Page 76: ...Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start within10secon...

Page 77: ...your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to doit without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Option In very cold weather 0O F 18O C or...

Page 78: ...you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer cangive you the best adv...

Page 79: ...P range before starting the engine Your Buick has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition keyis in the RUN...

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Page 81: ...le there withonly the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage thetransmission Use your brakes orshift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Limited SlipRear Axle Option If yo...

Page 82: ...explains what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P hCAUT 3N It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fullymPARK P with the parking brake firm...

Page 83: ...n like this 0 Pull the lever toward you Move the lever upas far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and takeit with you If youcan leave your vehicle with the ignition key in...

Page 84: ...led torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When youare re...

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Page 87: ...be sure your vehicle won tmove even whenyou re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See S...

Page 88: ...h Press LOCK to disablethe power window switches This will prevent passengers from opening and closing the windows The driver can still control all of the windows with the switch in the locked positio...

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Page 90: ...rn signal If a bulbis burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breake...

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Page 92: ...the windshield blocking your vision Wagon Rear WindowWashermiper Press the top of theREAR WIPER WASH switch to turnon the rear wiper Press the bottomof the switch to turn it off To spray windshield w...

Page 93: ...t 25 mph 40km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shutsoff Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or...

Page 94: ...our footoff the accelerator pedal Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and thenyou apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it you can m...

Page 95: ...ntrol Use the acceleratorpedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down tothe cruise controlspeed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well...

Page 96: ...s or twilight sentinel by turning the instrument panel brightness all the way down Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during...

Page 97: ...o f f and your low beam headh nps elrangeto duced brightnessof DRL...

Page 98: ...ong as the doors are closed andthe ignitionis off If you press the UNLOCK button on the Keyless a Entry transmitter the interior lamps will come on for about 30 seconds oruntil you startyour engine If...

Page 99: ...rn off when the tailgate is completely closed Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror When youare sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the mirrorso you can see clearly behind your vehicle...

Page 100: ...apid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic UdOff Switch rress the switch located at the base of the mirrorIO turn on the auto dimming feature Press it again to turnoff R...

Page 101: ...outside mirror rotate the knob located on the driver s door The passenger s side outside mirror must be adjusted manually Adjust each mirror so you canjust see the side of your vehicle Power Option L...

Page 102: ...Locked Storage Compartment l hiscompartment is on the inside panel at the rear of the vehicle on the drrver s side Use the oval key to lock and unlock this door Turn the key to the right to unlock The...

Page 103: ...t and store it when passengers will ride in the rear facing seat A conveniencenet is provided for the rearof your wagon to help keepsmall loads Like grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns o...

Page 104: ...ou can unhook the netso that it will lie flat when you re not using it The cargo cover allows hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle The cover is mounted behind the second seat To use the car...

Page 105: ...others could be injured If you remove the cover always store it When you putit back always be sure that it is securely reattached To install the cargo cover 1 Make Sure the handle is on top 2 Stand a...

Page 106: ...ther drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than your luggage carrier on top of you...

Page 107: ...You can then tie it down Don t exceed the maximum vehiclecapacitywhen loading your Buick For moreinformationon vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damageor lo...

Page 108: ...your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire The cigarettelighter is near the front center ashtray To use the lighter pushit in all the way andlet...

Page 109: ...wing too easily tighten the screws on the rearof the visors Visor Vanity Mirror Option The lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the mirror coveris opened Closing the mirror cover turns off the l...

Page 110: ...Instrument Panel...

Page 111: ...ter Center Vents Cornfort Controls GloveBox Ashtray andCigaretteLighter ConvenienceTray 9 Audio System 10 Transmission ShiftLever 11 Horn Symbols 12 MultifunctionLever 13 Parking Brake Release 14 Hood...

Page 112: ...120 FUEL LEVEL FLUID U UNLEADED FUEL ONLY FUEL BRAKE LOCK Your instrument panelis designed tolet you knowat a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how muchfuel you re...

Page 113: ...ver lines between the numbers someonehas probably triedto turn it back The numbers may notbe accurate You may wonder what happensif a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed The new one should be...

Page 114: ...y rea big help Safety Belt Reminder Lig When thekey is turned toRUN or STAFtT a chimeWUJ come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt i...

Page 115: ...ndswhen you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out This means the system is ready IXthe air bag readinesslight doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes...

Page 116: ...You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the lightis still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in...

Page 117: ...ompact spare with a full size tire If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with a full size tire or if it comes on again when you re driving your Buick needs service If the l...

Page 118: ...rating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you shouldpull off the road stop your vehicle and turnthe engine off as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows you what to do Se...

Page 119: ...omes on the system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat Malfunction IndicatorLamp Service Engine Soon Light CHECK Canada SERVICE ENGINE SOON Domestic Your Buick is equipped with a computerwhi...

Page 120: ...s light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be cove...

Page 121: ...le to correctthe emission system malfunction by considering the following Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall thefuel cap malung sureto fully install the cap The diagnostic system c...

Page 122: ...k of the proper fuel to turnthe light off If none of the above stepshave made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment...

Page 123: ...your vehicle serviced I NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is notcovered by your warranty LOW OIL LEV I 1 p 4 2 5 The LOW OIL LEV light should come on briefly w...

Page 124: ...two times the system is reset However if the light comeson and stays on for five seconds it did not reset You ll need to reset the system again Cruise Control Light Ifthe CHANGEOIL light comes on and...

Page 125: ...on when d e tailgate is opened as a dobr It will stayon until thetailgate has been fully closed It does not come on when the tailgate has been openedas a drop gate Pass Key Light If the engine does n...

Page 126: ...p shuts off before the gage reads FULL0 It takes more or less gas to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated half full butit took more or less than halfof the tank s ca...

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Page 129: ...rough ventilation system described laterin this section Standard Climate Control System Fan Control The fan control selects theforce of air you want Slide the leverto the right to increase fan speed a...

Page 130: ...eair inside your vehicle The airflow comesfrom the upper outlets _ q E iair conditioning MIDDLE Pressing this button directs the air through Yhe upper outlets BLEND This setting directs the airflow to...

Page 131: ...coolant temperature outside temperature and time since the engine was last started Pressing anarrow on the FAN button will override this delay andturn on the fan MIDDLE Pressing this button directs th...

Page 132: ...outside air once the vehicle interior has cooled down Defogging and Defrosting Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Buick when the vehicle is moving Whenthe vehicle is not moving you...

Page 133: ...thing else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cutor damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been...

Page 134: ...press the knob when the ignitionis off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to select AM FM1 or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lowerkn...

Page 135: ...n is a detent TREB Press thisbutton lightlyso it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you are not usingthem Adjustingthe Spe...

Page 136: ...ape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances SIDE 5 Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing 6 Press this button to reduce...

Page 137: ...y flashes If you press the button whenthe ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to select AM FMl or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE...

Page 138: ...not stop at the preset station AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek and set the12strongestFM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons To return to thestations you manually...

Page 139: ...hetape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silencebetween each selectionfor NEXT to work The sound will be muted while seeking The SEEK up and down arrows will also find the previous and nex...

Page 140: ...this button to remove the tape The radio will play CLN This message may appear on the display Ifit does your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will stillplay tapes but you should clean it a...

Page 141: ...e sound willbe muted while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six AM six FM1 and sixFM2 1 2 3 4 5 Press AM FMto sel...

Page 142: ...ce these speakers FADE Press this button lightly so it extends Turnthe knob to move the sound to the frontor rear speakers Use the middle position to balance these speakers Push the knobs back in when...

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Page 144: ...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 continue moving forward through the disc T...

Page 145: ...mmended that you read through all nine steps before startingthe procedure NOTE If you allow more than15seconds toelapse between any steps the radio automaticallyreverts to time and you muststart the P...

Page 146: ...ons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appearon the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree 6 Press HRS to make the firstone or two dig...

Page 147: ...n be loud and harmfulto your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust t...

Page 148: ...te to eject while cleaning because your unitis equipped with a cut tape feature To temporarily override this feature for one insertion turn the radiooff and press and hold TAPE AUXuntil the tape symbo...

Page 149: ...r ignition off and on Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power ante...

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Page 151: ...t pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisionsare about the most preventable of accidents Yet th...

Page 152: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if...

Page 153: ...3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each withinan hour the person s BAC would beclose to 0 12 percent A person who consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a somewhat lowerBAC level There is a g...

Page 154: ...ol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that per...

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Page 156: ...pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you willuse it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and th...

Page 157: ...sis about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel andat the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any dnver could The comp...

Page 158: ...nd brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than eventhe very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system...

Page 159: ...peed as you approach a curve doit before you enterthe curve while yourfront wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait...

Page 160: ...reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder w...

Page 161: ...a l lright to pass providingthe road aheadis clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traff lc 0 Do not get too close...

Page 162: ...et ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a littleto the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t...

Page 163: ...stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surfacewith reducedtraction t r y your best to avoid suddensteering accelerationor braking includingengine braking...

Page 164: ...may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your e...

Page 165: ...when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement Theheavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in go odshape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road...

Page 166: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control o...

Page 167: ...ually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too qu...

Page 168: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 169: ...to the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switchon your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow Once youare on t...

Page 170: ...ave it done before startingout Of course you llfind experienced andable serviceexpertsin Buick dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some thi...

Page 171: ...clecan leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehi...

Page 172: ...the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do a l lthe workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor brakingor even none going down a h i...

Page 173: ...brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving und...

Page 174: ...cold snow or icecan be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble becauseit may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezingr...

Page 175: ...ar in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surroundingroads are clear I...

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Page 177: ...somefairly vigorous exercises every half hour orso until help comes Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLECAP WT TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPA...

Page 178: ...he front or rear axle And if youdo have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carrymore than300 lbs 135 kilograms in the rear area of your wagonor 200 lbs 90kg in the trunkof your sedan Do not l...

Page 179: ...icle handling Either of these could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you could be injured Never carry more weightthan shown onthe Certificationlabel under GrossVehicle Weight Rating GVWR o...

Page 180: ...ll You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull atrailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your Buick dealer for advice and informationabout towing atrailer with y...

Page 181: ...may be used on some trailers e g boat trailers However surge brakes do not work well with most sway control devices Do not use sway control devices on trailers equipped with surge brakes 0 0 0 0 Don t...

Page 182: ...Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 We...

Page 183: ...iler tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks goingby and rough roadsare a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0...

Page 184: ...ithout disabling the Electronic Level Control ELC system may defeat the purpose of the weight distributing hitch Also your rear tires may become overloaded A weight distributing hitch should spread th...

Page 185: ...rag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than1 000lbs 450 kg when loaded thenit needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Besure to read and follow the instructionsfor the tra...

Page 186: ...railer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns N O T I C E Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer t...

Page 187: ...transmissionoverheating If you are towing a trailer that weighs morethan 2 000 lbs 900kg you shoulddrive in THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or as you need to a lower gear This will help your...

Page 188: ...to PARK P and allow the engine to idle If your Electronic Climate Control system is on shut it off Do not turn off the engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle Within two or three minutes...

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Page 192: ...set one up at the side of the road about300 feet 100m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick But...

Page 193: ...nd the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed...

Page 194: ...d that can burn you Don t get it on you I f you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flushthe place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have lo...

Page 195: ...ow connectthe black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal I Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead batte...

Page 196: ...batteryis much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to startthe vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably need...

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Page 198: ...damage drivetrain and suspension components Front Towing TowLimits 35 mph 55km h 50 miles 80km Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the side of the frame rails behind the front w...

Page 199: ...ch a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Attach T hook chains to the slots in the frame railsjust ahead of the rear wheelson both sides These slots are to be used w...

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Page 201: ...hear steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when yo...

Page 202: ...ssary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 I If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to...

Page 203: ...art up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surgetank is boiling don t do anythin...

Page 204: ...Don t run the engineif there is a leak If 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 the vehicle I NOTICE...

Page 205: ...m a hot cooling systemcan blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when t...

Page 206: ...commended coolant You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Yo...

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Page 208: ...ot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts...

Page 209: ...be badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehiclefrom moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To beeven morecertain...

Page 210: ...r storagecompartment To access the equipment in your wagon turnthe slotted release button located on the rear edge of the cover After you have changed the flat tire and have replaced the equipment be...

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Page 213: ...isethe lifthead A CAUTION Getting under a vehicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured orkiIled Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only...

Page 214: ...achof the wheels Raise the jack so the lift head fits into the large circular hole 4 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is en...

Page 215: ...irt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use ascraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the...

Page 216: ...Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts cancause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure touse thecorrect wheel nuts If you have to replace t...

Page 217: ...wheel cover in the trunk or rear area until youhave the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t it on your compact spare Ifyou try to put a wheel cover onyour compact spare you could...

Page 218: ...1 Pillar Trim Panel 2 Floor Channel 3 Cover 4 Clip 5 Disc 6 Wing Nut 7 Bolt 8 Wing Bolt 9 Wrench 10 Jack 11 Lift Strap f 28...

Page 219: ...e tire lift strap to its retainer To replace the t r i mcover put the lower edge of the cover into the floor track Slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle making sure the front tab goes behind...

Page 220: ...as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when youare driving with a compact spare See Anti Lo...

Page 221: ...ningyour wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires I f you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transmissionback and forth you can destroyyour transmission For information a...

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Page 223: ...ed and supported servicepeople We hope you ll want to keep yourGM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Delco Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto do someof your ownservice work...

Page 224: ...a Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specifi...

Page 225: ...cing additivecalled MMT If such fuels areused your emission control system performance maybe affected The malfunctionindicator lamp on your instrument panel may also turn on If this occurs return to y...

Page 226: ...company that does business in the country whereyou ll be driving You can also write us at the following addressfor advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number V...

Page 227: ...ull and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted su...

Page 228: ...I c An electric fan under the hood canstart up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burncan geton hot engin...

Page 229: ...pen the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle It islocated on the lower left side of the instrumentpanel next to the parking brake Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary...

Page 230: ...rge Tank F Engine Oil Fill Cap I Windshield Washer Reservoir C Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir J Engine Fans D Automatic Transmission Dipstick ng the hood be sure all the filler caps are o...

Page 231: ...x You should check your engineoil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oilevery time you get fuel In order to get anaccuratereading the oil must be warm and...

Page 232: ...ou must use the right land This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much o...

Page 233: ...il container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into yourengine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosityoil for you...

Page 234: ...Goodwrench i l meets all therequiEsn18f g your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anythingto your oil Your Buick dealeris ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engi...

Page 235: ...tains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer D on tlet used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean yourskin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cl...

Page 236: ...Air Cleaner The a i rcleaner is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment To check or replace the filter loosen the wing nuts and lift up the cover 6 14...

Page 237: ...If the air cleaneris of a backfire cancause a damaging engine fire And dirt caneasily get into your engine which will damage it Alwqs have the air cleaner i nplace when you re driving...

Page 238: ...very service If you do notuse your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid and filter do not require changing See ScheduledMaintenanceServices in the Index How to Check Because this operation c...

Page 239: ...res CheckingTransmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has beensitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only asa reference Let the engine run at idle for fiv...

Page 240: ...the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid levelmustbe in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid levelis in the acceptable range pu...

Page 241: ...to Check 0 When the correct fluidlevel is obtained push the dipstick backin all the way thenflip the handle down tolock the dipstick in place When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenanc...

Page 242: ...er and the proper coolant for your Chevrolet will Give freezingprotectiondown to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection upto 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the properengine temper...

Page 243: ...roper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire andyou or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of...

Page 244: ...hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When your engineis cold the coolant l...

Page 245: ...stight Surge Tank PressureCap NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installedto prevent coolant lossand possible engine damage from overheating When you re...

Page 246: ...1 When theengine compartment is cool unscrew the Gag and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace t h ecap 1...

Page 247: ...ASHER FLUID OmY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When usingconcentratedwasher fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for addingwater Don t mix water with ready to use washe...

Page 248: ...kes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brakefluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you addfluid when yourlinings are worn then you ll have too much...

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Page 250: ...tely See Appearance Care in the Index I Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the b...

Page 251: ...stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely makea moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake st...

Page 252: ...eshave acidthat can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on workingaround a battery without getting hurt Contact your d...

Page 253: ...headlamp bulbs locate the headlamp bulb retainer directly behind the headlamps 3 Gently pull the headlamp bulb assembly straightout from the access area 2 Turn the headlamp bulb reta counterclockwise...

Page 254: ...n the lamp Put the retainer on and turnit slightly clockwise to lock it into place Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new ha...

Page 255: ...and stoplampassembly Turn the socketcounterclockwiseand remove from the stoplamp assembly Push the bulb gently into the socket and turn counterclockwiseto remove Reverse the steps with a new bulb Cen...

Page 256: ...se the steps with a new bulb Taillamp Sedan 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the nut from the trunk trimassembly 3 Pull the taillamp assembly away from the body 4 Disconnect the electrical connectorsfrom the...

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Page 259: ...properly used tires are dangerous 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a resultof too much friction You could have an out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUT...

Page 260: ...dhandling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued I NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusual wear 0 Badhandling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damagefrom...

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Page 262: ...use ascraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time forNew Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tiresis to che...

Page 263: ...season tread design the TPC number will befoliowed by an MS for mud andsnow If you ever replace your tires withthose not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rati...

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Page 265: ...eels on yourvehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you thelongest tire life and best overallperformance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again Ho...

Page 266: ...TICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to...

Page 267: ...ous Some are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike a match orget them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a...

Page 268: ...leaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Qpe Cleaner onFak...

Page 269: ...g Problems Greasyor Oily Stains Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follo...

Page 270: ...stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product cool water and allow to dry Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mi...

Page 271: ...e defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or oth...

Page 272: ...due from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Buick has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives...

Page 273: ...vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaningbrushes These brushes can also damage the surfaceof these wheels Tires T o clean your tires use a stiff brush witha tire cl...

Page 274: ...e corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame s...

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Page 276: ...gistration EngineIdentification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label...

Page 277: ...gis protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on andoff or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Win...

Page 278: ...d rating I If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you canget along without like...

Page 279: ...ear Defog Switch Fuse 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 Usage Turn Signal Lamp Flasher Back up Lamp Transmission Position Sensor PNP Switch Shift Interlock BTSI Inside Rearview Mirror Warning Alarm Stoplamp Swi...

Page 280: ...h Headlamp Auto Control Module Daytime Running Lamps Control Module Fuse 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Usage Horn Relay Warning Alarrn I P Compartment Lamp Switch I P Compartment Lamp I P Cluster Heater and...

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Page 282: ...t the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuseblock 10 11 12 1 3 E 0 AIR PUMP 0 A C COMP 0 PRI COOL 0 SEC COOL Fuse 1 2 3 Usage Auto Level Control Air Compressor Fuel Pump Relay PCM Seconda...

Page 283: ...Transmission PCM Ignition Coil Electronic Brake Control Module Fuel Injector Cylinders One Four Six Seven Primary Cooling Fan A C Compressor Relay Generator SecondaryCooling Fan Fuel Injector Cylinder...

Page 284: ...Sedan 2057 Wagon 194 Application Number Underhood 561 For service inforrnation on these bulbs contact your Buick dealer service department Tail Stop Tum 2057 Capacities and Specifications Engine Code...

Page 285: ...ng 16 9quarts 15 9 L Crankcase with Filter 5 0 quarts 4 7 L Fuel Tank Sedan 23 gallons 87 L Fuel Tank Wagon 21 gallons 79 L Rear Axle Lubricant 4 3 pints 2 0 L Recheck thefluid level after filling See...

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Page 287: ...ndOwnerAssistance booklet or yourBuick dealerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also...

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Page 289: ...our Buick dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when you shouldschedulethem If you go to your dealer for your service needs YOU know that GM trainedand supported...

Page 290: ...nge or3 months whichever occurs first or 6 months whichever occurs first Short Trip City Intervals At 6 000 Miles 10000 k m Then Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Tire Rotation Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km...

Page 291: ...ifferential At 7 500Miles 12500km Then Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50000 km Air CleanerFilter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and LinesInspection Front Wheel Bearing Repack or...

Page 292: ...indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has anEngine Oil Life Monitor Thismonitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 k m and 7 500rniles 12...

Page 293: ...occurs first An Emission ControlSewice 6 000Miles 10000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage...

Page 294: ...nal information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer or has limited slip...

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Page 296: ...y6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom...

Page 297: ...sion steering linkage parking brake guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first vehicle is used topull a trailer 17Change therear axle gear lubricantif DATE AC...

Page 298: ...xle gear lubricant if I7Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fueltank cap and lines...

Page 299: ...MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage parking brake guides underbo...

Page 300: ...t An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage parking brake guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspe...

Page 301: ...necessary An Emission Control Service I7Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever oc...

Page 302: ...regularly 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 delivery service rf you do not use your vehicle under any...

Page 303: ...occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Duringtire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of movement and lub...

Page 304: ...months whichever occurs first 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer 17I...

Page 305: ...An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage parking brake guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs fmt Rotate tires See Tire Inspection...

Page 306: ...SERVICED BY 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage parking brake guides un...

Page 307: ...E SERVICED BY 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage parking brake guides und...

Page 308: ...DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY...

Page 309: ...ange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C lLubricate the suspension steering linkage parking brake guides underbody contact points and linkage o...

Page 310: ...Rotate tires See TireInspection and An Emission ControlService An Emission Control Service Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake...

Page 311: ...nsion steering linkage parking brake guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first vehicle is used to pull a trailer Change the rear axle gear lubricant if DATE...

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Page 313: ...ndicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has anEngine Oil Life Monitor Thismonitor will show you when to change theoil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500miles 12500...

Page 314: ...ted slip differential D Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of moveme...

Page 315: ...e Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for f reedom of movement and lubricate if required DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles...

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Page 320: ...75 000Miles 125 000 km 82 500 Miles 137 500 km...

Page 321: ...y contact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings or at eachbrake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission C...

Page 322: ...otation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricateif required DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Drain flu...

Page 323: ...ffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f y...

Page 324: ...se underhood checks at eachfuel fill Engine OilLevel Check Check theengine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check...

Page 325: ...e it repaired Have any tornor frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bagcovers and have them repaired or replaced The air bagsystem does not need regular maintenance Autom...

Page 326: ...and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your...

Page 327: ...ns to roll Be ready toapply the regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steephill withthe vehicle facing downhill Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake set the parking br...

Page 328: ...and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspectthe power steering lines and hosesfor proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust SystemI...

Page 329: ...Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the axle and repair it if needed Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks crac...

Page 330: ...range colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant inthe Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steer...

Page 331: ...ounces 118ml of Limited Slip DifferentialLubricant Additive GM Part No 1052358or equivalent where required See Rear Axle in the Index GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent USAGE...

Page 332: ...performed the service in theboxes providedafter the maintenance interval Any additionalinformation from Owner Checksand Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on e following record pages Also...

Page 333: ...Maintenance Record 7 47...

Page 334: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 335: ...ection includes information on The Customer SatisfactionProcedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 0 Roadside Assistance CourtesyTransportation 0 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Reso...

Page 336: ...ger STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealershipmanagement it appears your concern cannot be resolvedby the dealershipwithout furtherhelp contactthe Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling...

Page 337: ...o Buick Motor Division Customer AssistanceCenter 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 Refer to your Warranty andowner Assistance Informationbooklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices Wh...

Page 338: ...ncertain situations by towing for disabled vehicles providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For...

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Page 341: ...ts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or the Buick Customer AssistanceCenter at 1 800 955 7300 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your v...

Page 342: ...ario K1G3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 521 7300 or...

Page 343: ...ted States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Servicemanuals contain diagnosticand repair informationfor all chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a...

Page 344: ...conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins referto service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety...

Page 345: ...reeze 6 20 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 57 4 6 Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 17 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 53 ArbitrationProgram 8 6 Armrest Front Storage 2 42 Appearancecare 6 45 Ashtrays 2...

Page 346: ...4 35 Chains Tire 6 45 ChangeOilLight 2 64 Changing a Flat Tire 5 19 Check Engine Light 2 59 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 44 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 52 ChildRestraints 1 33 Securing in a Rear O...

Page 347: ...Programmable Automatic Locks 2 4 Door Locks 2 3 Driving City 4 18 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 19 In a Blizzard 4 25 In ForeignCountries 6 4 IntheRain 4 15 Night 4 13 OnCurves 4 8 On Hill and M...

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Page 349: ...S uspeniion Throttle Linkage Tast mentPanel i BrightnessControl Cleaning s i i 2 15 2 38...

Page 350: ...et convenience z I 12 44 Neutral Automatic TrmsmiBion 2 20 New Vehicle Break In 2 14 Night Vision 4 14 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 52 Park AutomaticTransmission 2 18 ShiftingInto 2 22 Shiftingoutof 2 25...

Page 351: ...Automatic 2 12 Radiator 5 16 Radio Reception 3 19 Radios 3 5 Rain Driving m 4 15 ReadingLamps 2 38 2 39 Rear Axle 6 19 DoorSecurityLocks 2 4 Outside SeatPosition 1 28 Towing 5 9 WindowDefogger 3 5 Wi...

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