Buick 1997 Skylark Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Skylark

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Page 2: ...rive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Custome...

Page 3: ...r Buick so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manualin it so the new Litho inU S A Part No 25645981 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French ...

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Page 6: ... over the Andes to Santiago Chile i n 1914 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick s TestHill Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could climb hills andrun through mud likeno other car Buick s endurance and reliability were world famous During WorldWar I Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by th...

Page 7: ...ransmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick sfamous portholes came along i n 1949 A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pillar toothy grille introduced in 1942 became more massive inthe post war era 1953Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962Buick Special 1949Roadmaster Car of the Year The first production V 6engine was used in th...

Page 8: ...ll of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars withsmoothpower high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz GeneralManager Buick MotorDivision Our mission is simple Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers expectations throughout the purchase ownership service and repurchase experience Buicks areSU...

Page 9: ...I others couldbe hart You will also find a circle witb a slashthroughitin this book This safety ymb01 mean Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen ...

Page 10: ...ething that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly Butthe notice willtell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll alsosee warning labelson your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ix ...

Page 11: ...ou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING F i BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL ...

Page 12: ...eryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System SRS Rear SeatPassengers 1 32 1 34 1 36 1 38 1 46 1 49 1 49 1 49 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints L...

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Page 14: ...front of the seat to unlock it Slidethe seat to where you wantit Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked in place Turn the knob onthe right frontof the driver s seat cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the support for the lower back 1 3 ...

Page 15: ...tby holding the switchup Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat Center Control C Move the seat forward or backward by holding the contrd to thefront or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the controlup or down Rear Control R Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat ...

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Page 17: ... because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright...

Page 18: ...asy Entry Seat 2 DoorModels I If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sureto push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure itis locked The right front seat of your vehicle makesit easy to get in and out of the rear seat Tilt the rightfront seatback completely forward and the whole seat w...

Page 19: ...seatbacks you can carry long cargo by folding down part or allof the rear seat P u l lthis strap to fold down the seatback When you fold the seatback up push the top of the seat making sure the seat is completely closed to ensure the seat locksin a sudden stop or crash ...

Page 20: ...e You can hit things inside the vehicleor be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be se...

Page 21: ... are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckleup can survive and sometimes w a l k away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than25 years of safety beltsin vehicles the facts are clear I nmost crashesbuckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When yo...

Page 22: ...Put someoneon it Get it up to speed Then stopthe vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 23: ...The personkeepsgoing until stoppedby something or the instrumentpmel ...

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Page 25: ...Lap Shoulder Belt The driverhas alap shoulder belt Here show to wear it propedy 1 Close and lock the dooc Adjust the seat to seehow see Seats iri the Index so you can sit up straight ...

Page 26: ...ulling until you can buckle 4 Push the latchplate into the buckleuntil it clicks the belt Pull up on the latchplate tomake sure it is secure If the beltisn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety beltquicklyif you ever had to 1 15 t ...

Page 27: ...ash this applies force tothe strongpelvic bones And you dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body arebest able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or cra...

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Page 29: ...ly hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 18 ...

Page 30: ...ed in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A The beltis buckled in the wrong place 1 19 ...

Page 31: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much forceto the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 32: ...riously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fixit A The belt is twistedacross the body ...

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Page 34: ...r air bag for the rightfront passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can beseverely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside thevehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belt...

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Page 36: ...How the Air Bag System Works The right frontpassenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s airbag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 25 ...

Page 37: ... can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something thatwill move or deform suchas a parked car the threshold level willbe higher Theairbag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle...

Page 38: ...t time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stoppeople from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the ai This dust could cause breathing p...

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Page 42: ...To unlatch thebelt just push thebutton on the buckle 1 31 ...

Page 43: ...e belt away from the neck and head There isone guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord outf om bettPe enthe edgeof the seatback a...

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Page 45: ...hen slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 34 ...

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Page 47: ... size for yourchild A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force righton the child s abdomen which could cause seriousor fatalinjuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint...

Page 48: ...ash a baby will become so heavy you can t holdit For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the babyin an infant restraint 1 37 ...

Page 49: ...hat you put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraintin the frontpassenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint canbe seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the backof a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag Alwayssecure a rear facing child restraint in the rearseat Y...

Page 50: ... Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and thatthe strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can then install the anchor for you In Canada this work will be done for you free of charge or you may install the anchor yourself using t...

Page 51: ...ctions for the child restraint 2 Secure the childin the child restraint as the I instructions say j 3 Pick up thelatchplate andrunthelapandshoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the c...

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Page 55: ...aint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right frontpassenger air bag always move the seat as far back asit w i l l go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure th...

Page 56: ...belt if n d e d Ifthe shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s faceor neck putit behind the child restraint 6 Bucklethe bdt Make suretheregease buttonis positioned so you would be ableto mbuckle the safbty belt quickly if you ever had to ...

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Page 59: ...is way in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash 1 48 ...

Page 60: ... safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart under impact forces If a beltis torn or frayed get a new one right away Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had acrash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing m...

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Page 62: ...try System If Equipped Trunk Theft PasslockTM New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P 2 28 2 28 2 29 2 30 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 39 2 43 2 45 2 47 2 48 2 49 2 50 2 55 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Windows Tilt Wh...

Page 63: ...h the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

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Page 65: ...ce of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry Systemif your vehicle has this option From the inside to lock the door slide the lock control rearward To unl...

Page 66: ...rson use the manual or power lock If the shift lever is not i n PARK P orNEUTRAL N when the opened door is closed all doorswill be locked when the door is closed If the shift lever isi nPARK P orNEUTRAL N when the opened door is closed a l ldoors will be locked when you shift out of PARK P orNEUTRAL N All doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off If you don t want thedoors to...

Page 67: ...e inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Use a...

Page 68: ...e Canada Operation is subjectto the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operationof the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet...

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Page 70: ...e the battery i n your 1 NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transfefiedto these surfaces may damage the transmitter To Replace theBattery in the Remote Keyless Entry 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 71: ... transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more q k U a V A I I m It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can causeunconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiringo...

Page 72: ...of the trunk lid It allows you to disable the remote trunk release inside the passenger compartment With the lockout control in the OFF position you can use the remote trunk release You must use the trunk key when the lockout control is in the ON position To turn the lockout on slide the switch a l lthe way tothe right To turn off the lockout slide the switch all the way to the left This lockoutfe...

Page 73: ...k in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you parkJana lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But whatif you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables...

Page 74: ...for service If the THEF TSYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running a problem has been detected and the system may need service Seeyour dealerfor service In an emergency callthe Buick Roadside Assistance Program at1 800 252 1112 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Buick doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines Don t driv...

Page 75: ...ks your ignition and steering wheel It s a theft deterrent feature OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turnthe steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel likeLOCK Use OFF if you must have your car in motion while the engine is off RUN D This position is where the key returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays inRUN when the engine is r...

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Page 77: ...tart or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in STARTfor about three seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal about one quarter of the way down for five or six ...

Page 78: ... with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal a l lthe way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in STARTfor up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment ch...

Page 79: ...ine In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle ...

Page 80: ...the cordwon t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long shouldyou keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Inste...

Page 81: ...ever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move evenwhen you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK P See Shifting ...

Page 82: ... toREVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N Inthis position your engine doesn t connect withthe wheels To restart when you re already moving useNEUTR...

Page 83: ...ves you more power but lower fuel economy You can useSECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep accelerator pedal about halfway down accelerator allthe way down between gears mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 41km or atspeeds over55 mph 88kmh or you can damage your transaxle Use...

Page 84: ...n very deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheatand damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold yourvehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parki...

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Page 86: ...ift lever intoP B P position likethis set the parking brake I 1 0 P u l lthe lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the keyin the ignition toLOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle isin PARK P 2 25 ...

Page 87: ...nly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parkingbrake firmlyset And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake isfirmly set befor...

Page 88: ...m PARK P when the ignitionis in the RUN position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and if you have a console shift lever release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want Press the shift lever button before moving the shi...

Page 89: ...sciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle wasdamaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged whendriving over high pointson the roador over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all t...

Page 90: ...gine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you ve leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To be sure you...

Page 91: ...tch and the driver s window will open a small amount If the switchis pressed for more than a few seconds the window will go all the way down To stop an auto down window whileit is lowering press the frontof the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Lock Out Switch On four door models the driver s power window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK to stop fr...

Page 92: ...er the vehicle To tilt the wheel holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever Movethe steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp Highbow Beam Changer 0 Flash To PassFeature Cruise Control If Equipped 0 Windshiel...

Page 93: ... at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out If a bulb is burned out have it replaced to help avoid an accident If the mows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index and for burned out bulbs Thrn Signal On Chime A chime will sound if your turn signal is left on after having gone3 4 of a mile to remind you to turn your signal o...

Page 94: ...our headlamps are on but on low beam the system works normally Just pull the lever untilit clicks Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there To return to low beam just pull thelever toward you until it clicks again You control the windshield wipers by rotating the outer portion of the switch For a single wiping cycle move the band toward you Hold it down until the wipers start then let ...

Page 95: ...e to clear ice and snow fiom the wiper blades beforeusing them Ifthey re frozen to the windshield carefiilly loosenor thaw them If your blades become damaged get new bladesor blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to preventan overload Windshield Washer The topof the wiper lever has the word PUSH on it ...

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Page 97: ... can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise controlon slippery roads Setting Cruise Control 6h CAUTION If you leaveyour cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hita button and go into cruise when you don twant to You could be startled and even lose control Keepthe cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control...

Page 98: ...ff the cruise control But you don tneed to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A for about halfa second You llgo right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be start...

Page 99: ...r less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6 k m h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a se...

Page 100: ... control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the cruise control Steplightly on the brake pedal OR 0 Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turnoff the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memoryis erased Exterior Lamps The headlamp switchis located onthe left side of the instrument panel 0 Turn theh o b clockwise to the mi...

Page 101: ...ms will remain off any time your manual transaxle vehicle is in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake is engaged Automatic Light Control AEC Canada Only Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on topof the instrument panel under the defroster grill sobe sureit is not covered which will cause the nighttime lights to be on continuously When it is dark enough outside your ALC will turn on y...

Page 102: ...ned Interior Lamp Delay When youlift the outside handle of eitherfront door or open either rear door the lamps inside your vehicle will go on These lamps will fade out shortly after the ignition is turned on and all doors have been closed If the ignition was recently turned off the lamps willfade out afterfour seconds These lamps will also go on when you pressthe DOOR or UNLOCK button on the optio...

Page 103: ...rn the lamp off If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof it will have built in reading lamps on the rearview mirror The lamps go on when you open the doors Whenthe doors are closed turn the lamps on and off with the switch I The rear seat reading lamps are turned on by pressing the switch next to the lamp above the rear doors Press the switch again to turn the lamp off 2 42 ...

Page 104: ...lamp switch must be turned off then on or A front door must be opened The battery saverfeature will also be activated when any dooris left open If your vehicleis left withthe ignition off for over 24 days the battery power to the clock and audio system will turnoff to reduce battery drain When the ignition is turned on again battery power will be resupplied Under these conditions it will be necess...

Page 105: ...Outside Mirrors TQadjusteither outside or totate theknob located on the door Power Remote Control Mirror ILfyou have the optional power mirror the controLis located on the driver s door ...

Page 106: ...over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box To open pull the handle toward you Center Console Storage Area If Equipped The armrest opensinto a storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc To open it lift up on the driver s side front portion of the armrest A tissue holder is located under the lidof the armrest There is also an ...

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Page 108: ...the ashtray is locatedjust below the audio system Pull back the cover to reveal the ashtray I NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire The cigarette lighter is near the ashtray To use the cigarette lighter push it in a l lthe way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself I NO...

Page 109: ...can plug in an additional electrical accessory Just open the center console armrest and remove the plug from the accessory outlet Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install The accessory power outlet is protected by a fuse and has a maximum current level Garment Hook Your Buick is equipped with a garment hook To use push down ...

Page 110: ...and the sunshade Press the switch again to stop the panel in any position Press and holdthe front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your Buick has an electrical failure I NOTICE Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or c...

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Page 112: ...ent B Turn Signal Multifunction Lever C SRS Driver s Side Supplemental Restraint System D Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Air Bag E Instrument Panel Cluster F Rear Window Defogger Switch G Climate Control System H SRS Passenger s Side Supplemental I Glove Box J Console Gear Shift Lever If Equipped K Ashtray and Lighter L AudioSystem M Ignition Switch N Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 0 Hood Release Handl...

Page 113: ...lowing instrument panel clusters which include indicator warning fights and gages that are explainedoathe following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster in your vehicle Standard Cluster APPLY BRAKETO SHIFT FROM PARK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 52 ...

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Page 116: ... come on when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions...

Page 117: ...The light tells youif there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light shouldgo out This means the systemis ready If the ...

Page 118: ...save your battery until you get there turnoff all accessories andset your climate control system to OFF Brake System Warning Light Your Buick s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warninglight comes on there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid le...

Page 119: ...ht is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if yourparking brake doesn t release fdly If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Cana da ...

Page 120: ...l stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Buick needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warn...

Page 121: ... FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Indexfor more information The warning light will comeon when you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release ...

Page 122: ...d and the coolant level checked This means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problemson the Road this manual shows you what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index See Engine Coolant in the Index If there are visible signs of ...

Page 123: ...ectly diagnosing any malfunction I NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be coveredby your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the en...

Page 124: ... A loose or missing fuel cap will allowfuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed shouldturnthe light off Did youjust drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turnthe light off Have you recently changed brands of ...

Page 125: ...idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and thenoff In addition if you makea hard stop the light may come on for a moment But when thiscomes on and stays on it means oil isn t going through your engine properly You could below on oil or you might have some other oil problem Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or othersc...

Page 126: ... OIL THEFT SYSTEM This light will come on briefly when you turnthe key toward the START position The light will stay on until the vehicle starts I thelight flashes thePasslock Systemhas entered a tamper mode I the vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the hdex ...

Page 127: ...e had about the fuel gage All these situations are aorrnal and indicate nothing wrongwiththe fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shutsoff before the gage readsFULL F Ifthe light comes onand stays on while you aredriving check your various gages toseeif they are in the warning zones It takes more or less gas to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gagemay have indicated half fuU bu...

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Page 130: ... If Equipped Ventilation System Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo AM FMStereowith Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 16 3 21 3 22 3 24 3 24 3 25 3 26 3 26 3 26 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Theft Deterrent Featu...

Page 131: ... air Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow For each setting set the temperature to a comfortable setting When the right control knob is turned toOFF the fan and the heating and cooling system will be off MAX This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amountof work MAX recirculates theair inside your vehicle and cools the air quickly Adjust the ...

Page 132: ...r Conditioning The air conditioner cools the air coming into your vehicle The air conditioner works best when the windows are closed On a very hot day you might wan to open the windows to let the hottest air out This reduces the time it takes your vehicle to cool down which shouldhelp fuel economy For quick cool downon very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob in the blue area If this settin...

Page 133: ...he temperature knob all the way in the red area To warrn passengers while keeping the windows clean use BLEND To defog the side windows while using the air conditioner set the right control to BI LEV and the fan control to the highest setting Aim the vents toward the side windows For increased airflow to the side vents close the center vents Rear Window Defogger If Equipped The lines you see on th...

Page 134: ... by movingthe louvered vents with the center control knob Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inletfree of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehiclein cold weather t u r nthe fan control to HIGH for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the in...

Page 135: ...out of the advanced engineering that went intoit Setting the Clock Press and holdH R S until the correct hour appears Press and holdMIN until the correct minute appears You may set the clock with the ignition off if you press RECALL first and follow the same procedure described above AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME Thisknob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To increase volu...

Page 136: ...ns for a few seconds The radio willgo to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six AM six F M l and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press the AM FM button to select the band...

Page 137: ...AL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the sy...

Page 138: ... to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations sixA M six FM1 andsix FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM toselectthe band 3 Tu...

Page 139: ...ear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL BASS and TREB controlsjust as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tapeis inserted The display will showan arrow to show which side ofthe tape is playing If you want toinsert atape when the ignition or radio is off fi...

Page 140: ... another part of the tape 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 00 6 Press this button to reduce background noise The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you press the button Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratori...

Page 141: ...y flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press theup or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press oneof...

Page 142: ...em will seek and setthe 12strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band A Mor FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TR...

Page 143: ...ape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Your tape bias isset automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error E10 The tape is tight and the player can t t u r n the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat Ifth...

Page 144: ... and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player SOURCE Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on TAPE PLAY withan arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play If you leave a cassette tape in...

Page 145: ... the display flashes If youpress the button when the ignition is off the clock will showfor a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or downmow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Pres...

Page 146: ... Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12strongest FMor the 6 strongest AM stations onyour preset buttons AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return tothe stations you manually set press AUTOSET again Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnthe knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly ...

Page 147: ...a tape when the ignition or radio is off firstpress EJECT or RECALL Your tape biasis set automatically If E anda number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error 0 0 E10 The tapeis tight andthe player can tturn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If th...

Page 148: ... CD slot to remove a disc Press the button nearthe tape slot to remove a tape and the radio will play If you leave a cassette tapein the player while listening tothe radio it may become warrn CLN Ifthis message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will stillplay tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of...

Page 149: ...nd will mute 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 The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the disc 44 3 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track You will hear sound 4 Press a...

Page 150: ...be pulled back in the player with the ignition on oroff If you leave a compact disc in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel I SEEK Press the up or down arrowto tune to the next or previous radio station If a cassette tape or com...

Page 151: ... The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature IfTHEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with t...

Page 152: ...t you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 2 3 4 5 LOC appears whenthe ignition is on Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press H R S to makethe first one or two digits agree with your code Press...

Page 153: ... When battery power is given to a secured radio the radio won tturn on and LOC will appear on the display Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FMstereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reachonly about 10to 40 miles 16to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The rangefor most AM stations is greater thanfor F M especially a...

Page 154: ...r Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases awayfrom contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat I f they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use ...

Page 155: ...arefully Storethem in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surfaceof a discis soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge F...

Page 156: ...the correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the d...

Page 157: ... normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjustingthevolumecontrol on your radio to a safe sound level beforeyourhearingadaptsto it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume controlto the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd anysound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CBradio mobile telep...

Page 158: ...uction in sound quality t r y a known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player atfault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your...

Page 159: ... washes without being damaged Ifthe mast should ever become slightly bent you can straightenit out by hand Ifthe mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check everyonce in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender 3 30 ...

Page 160: ...2 4 12 4 14 4 15 4 17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25 4 29 4 31 4 33 City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towin...

Page 161: ...Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Al...

Page 162: ...lood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things 0 The amount of alcohol consumed 0 The drinker s body weight 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and 0 The length of time it has takenthe drinker to According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three i2 ounce 355ml bottlesof beer in anhour will end up with a during drinking...

Page 163: ... levels above 0 05percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharplyfor drivers who have a BAC of 0 05percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chanceof this driver having a collision is 12times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The ...

Page 164: ... So metimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to askmore of those controlsystemsthanthe tires and road canprovide That means you can lose control of your vehicle ...

Page 165: ...Braking braking actioninvolves percep tion time and reaction time ...

Page 166: ...al moves a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warninglight will stay on See Anti Lock System WarningLight in the Index See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer ...

Page 167: ...rake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feelthe system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Your vehicle has an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery roa...

Page 168: ...e Automatic Transaxle in the Index If your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow see Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index When you move the shift lever to FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 the system willturn off The Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay o If the Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheelspin when you move the shift lever to another position the system won t turn of...

Page 169: ...veis banked and yourspeed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Enhanced Traction System i n the Index ...

Page 170: ... your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlierin this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right dependingon the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holdingthe steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180deg...

Page 171: ...sing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ah...

Page 172: ...cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But takecare that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start yourleft lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its...

Page 173: ...udo not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the transaxle shift lever is not in the OVERDRIVE 0 position thenan acceleration skidis also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always...

Page 174: ...igue 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Sinceyou can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pulloff the road in...

Page 175: ...he dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with directly into the approaching headlamps misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse bydirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can buildup a film caused by dust Di...

Page 176: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Evenif your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder tosee road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fil...

Page 177: ...I Wet brakes can cause accidents They mdtwork as well in a quick stop and may cause paning to ...

Page 178: ...Driving ThroughD eepStandingWater Have good tires withproper tread dqth See Tires in the Index 4 19 ...

Page 179: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you startto move che...

Page 180: ...u have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your...

Page 181: ...er not to your senseof motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leavingon a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily ...

Page 182: ... the road in less than a second and you couldcrash 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 vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pulloff the road int...

Page 183: ...lope L 4UTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignitionoff is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then havepoor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine runningand yourvehicle in gear when you godownhill 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear p...

Page 184: ...mall 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 under severe conditions include a small ba of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle ...

Page 185: ...ns to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you havethe Enhanced Traction System keep the transaxle shift lever in the OVERDRNE 03 position so the system will be able to operate It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicl...

Page 186: ...he sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Cr r in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be...

Page 187: ...L Youcan run the engineto keepwarm bat be careful ...

Page 188: ...ly when you feelreally uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keepwarm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing Theremay be times when you want to tow your Buick behind another vehicle for use at your destination Be sure to use the proper ...

Page 189: ... wheel See IgnitionPositions in the Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing Release the parking brake When you arefished towing make sure you replace the PRNDL fusein the instrument panelfuseblock Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear 8 NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle from the rear or your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repai...

Page 190: ...al weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includesthe weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR 1 THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE US FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THEDATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other labelis the C...

Page 191: ... If you have to stop or turnquickly or if thereisacrash they llkeepgoing I A CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in thetrunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the t...

Page 192: ... if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your Buick dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result incostly repairs not coveredby your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advicein this part andsee your Buick dealer for importantinformation about towing a trailer with yourveh...

Page 193: ...vely higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If youdo here are some important points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but...

Page 194: ...ation or advice or you can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer isan important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehic...

Page 195: ...ver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don tgo over theGVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s importantto have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitch...

Page 196: ...road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And alwayskeep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirro...

Page 197: ...ler The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panelwill flash for turns evenif the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may thinkdrivers behind you are seeing your ...

Page 198: ... After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly untilthe trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the M...

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Page 200: ...lems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5 14 Engine Overheating 5 22 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 23 Changing a mat Tire 5 34 Compact Spare Tire 5 35 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 201: ... lamps will flash on and OR i I Press the switch to make your fiont andrear turn signallampsflash on and off Your hazard waming flashers work no matter what position your key is in andevenif the keyisn t in Press the switch again to turnoff the flashers When the hazard warning flashers are on your t u r n signals won t work ...

Page 202: ... OtherWarning Devices I I Ifthe other systemisn t a 12 vdtsystemMth a negative ground bathvehides canbe damaged ...

Page 203: ...UTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood ele...

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Page 205: ...Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 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 battery I It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 6 ...

Page 206: ...e battery is much less 10 Now startthe vehicle withthe good battery and run 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery the enginefor awhile I it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cablesin reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal EngineP a r t B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7 ...

Page 207: ...ot be towed from the fiont with sling type equipment 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you can still move theshiftlever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing see them I instructionsandillustrations The operatormaywantto To help avoidinjury t...

Page 208: ...mage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not usethe vehicle s steering columnlock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you ...

Page 209: ... Do not tow withsling type equipmentor fascia fog lampdamagewill occur ...

Page 210: ...d damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and orwheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach a separate sa...

Page 211: ...tow truck be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Also be sure to use theproper hook upfor your particular vehicle Attach T hook chainson both sidesin the slotted holes in the bottomof the frame railjust ahead of the rear wheels 5 12 ...

Page 212: ...vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between the groundand or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Ignition key must be in the OFF position to keep the automati...

Page 213: ... seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open thehood If you keep drivingwhen your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others couldbe badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get outof the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engin...

Page 214: ...ssary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shiftto NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while or DRIVE D driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 If youno longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slowerfor about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s stillno sign of ste...

Page 215: ...e 2 4L Code T Engine 3100 Code M Engine A Coolant surgetank with pressure cap B Electric enginefan An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 216: ...ery hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned 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 thevehicle I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if...

Page 217: ...sure cap is cool beforeyou do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information L Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly They are underpressure and if you turn thecoolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surgetank pressure cap is hot Wait for thec...

Page 218: ...et toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE I In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and...

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Page 220: ...lant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If thelevel is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 21 ...

Page 221: ... wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the cap is tight accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering thew...

Page 222: ...be badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set theparking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 hrn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would bethe tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The fo...

Page 223: ...the cover You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information aboutthe compact spare Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire Remove thejack and wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle sjack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the ...

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Page 225: ...2 On vehicles with chrome wheel covers the entire wheel cover must be removed to find the wheel nuts 3 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet ...

Page 226: ...off thejack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle whenit is supported only bya jack A CAUTION Raising your vehicle with thejack improperly positioned can damagethe vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit thejack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle I I NOTICE Do not jack or lift the veh...

Page 227: ...wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enoughroom for the spare tire to fit 7 Remove the wheel cover from the wheel if your vehicle has them Then remove the wheel 6 Remove allof the wheel nuts 5 28 ...

Page 228: ...ve any rust or dirt f i m the wheelbolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel I 1 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident ...

Page 229: ...th theconeend of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held againstthe hub Y 10 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lowerthejack completely 5 30 ...

Page 230: ...e nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won tfit Store the wheel cover in the trunkuntil you have the flat tire rep...

Page 231: ...Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter extension aluminum wheels only and wing bolt Place the cover and nut on top of the flat tire Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension Aluminum E Wing Bolt G Cover H Nut wheels only 5 32...

Page 232: ...e equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact SpareTire inthe Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly B A Wrench B Jack C CompactSpare D Adapter E WingBolt E Cover G Nut 5 33 ...

Page 233: ...want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shapein case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare canget caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other partsof your vehicle Don t u...

Page 234: ...u re Stuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow What you don t want to do when yow vebide is stuck is to spinyour wheel s too fast The methodknown as rocking can helpyou e t oat when you re stuck but you mustuse caution I ...

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Page 236: ...Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield WasherHuid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6 37 6 3 8 6 38 6 46 6 47 6 50 6 52 6 52 6 52 6 5 3 6 54 6 55 6 56 6 61 6 61 6 62 6 62 Interior Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of YourBuick Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick Cleanin...

Page 237: ...er the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index You should keepa record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index I I 1 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service w...

Page 238: ... octane fuel to get rid of pinging It sthe heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicleis certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fu...

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Page 240: ... A Gasoline vaporis highly flammable 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 materials away from gasoline 6 5 ...

Page 241: ...being siphoned Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling The cap is behind a hinged door on the right sideof your vehicle While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap on the hook inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to theleft counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right 6 6 ...

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Page 243: ...t a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others An electricfanunderthe hood can start up and could be burned Be carefulnotto drop or spill injure youeven when theengine is notrunning things that will burn ontoahot engine Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 6 8 ...

Page 244: ...area to the left and beneath the instrument panel Then go to thefront of the vehicle and release the secondary hoodrelease by moving thelever upward and to the right Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all thefiller caps are on properly Thenpull the hood down and close it firmly 6 9 ...

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Page 246: ...3100 CODE M Engine When yquopen thehoad you ll see ...

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Page 248: ...Checking EngineOil Pull outthe dipetick and cleanit with a paper towelor cloth then pushit baek in a l lthe way Removeit again keeping the tip down and check the level ...

Page 249: ...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 oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 2 4 L Engine The engine oil fill cap on the 2 4L engine is located on the left sideof the engine by the coolant surge tank 6 14 ...

Page 250: ...looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates thatthe oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have youroil changed for you be surethe oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institut...

Page 251: ...F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle ...

Page 252: ...aintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12 506km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your ski...

Page 253: ...ne when to replace the air filter Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or others to be burned The air cleaner notonly cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off I NOTICE If the aircleaner isoff a backfire can cause a d...

Page 254: ...ne at your Buick dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to followall the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sureto get an accurate reading if you check your ...

Page 255: ... P With yourfoot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five Utes 1 The automatic transaxle dipstick handle is red Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pullit back...

Page 256: ... is in eaccepta le range pusnme NOTICE s tick back in all theway 33 owto Add Fluild Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluidto use S ee Recanmended F l d s and Lubricants i ntheTndex 3 After addingfluid recheck the fl d lewl as 4 When the correct fluidLevel is obtained pushthe described under Howto Check dipstick backinall the way ...

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Page 258: ...r engine could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine could catchfire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix ofclean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you usean improper coolant mix your engine could overheatand be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Toomuch water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core an...

Page 259: ...and radiator are 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 engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLDmark I f this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant LOW COOLANT ...

Page 260: ...E When replacing the pressure cap make sureit is tight Your pressurecap is a 15psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stopsthe fl...

Page 261: ...hen remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the C mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses...

Page 262: ...asher fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean aswell as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansionif freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completelyfull Don t useradiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can d...

Page 263: ...ke system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic ...

Page 264: ... Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir A CAUTION I With the wrong kindof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper...

Page 265: ...e paint finish can be damaged Be careful notto spill brake fluid on yourvehicle I f you do wash itoff immediately See Appearance Care in the Index 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 brake pads are worn and new padsare needed The sound may come and go or be heardall the timeyour vehicle ...

Page 266: ...ld be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjustfor wear If yourarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drivein that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000miles 1600km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than norma...

Page 267: ...t your Buick dealer service department Halogen Bulbs I n TT O TI Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that canexplode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature i...

Page 268: ...rn them one quarter of a tum counterclockwise andslidethem to theleft Pry up on the button fastener on the upper left of the panel and lift the coveroff On the passenger s side proceed to Step 2 2 Remove the top two bolts andLift the headlamp 3 Twist the lockring clockwise one sixthof a turn assembly upward 6 33 ...

Page 269: ...et straight out from the access cover 5 Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the 6 Replace the bulb 7 Reverse the procedures to reinstall the headlamp bulb lock taband pulling it awayfrom the plastic base 6 34 ...

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Page 271: ... the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 2 Carefully push one end of the plastic taillamp brace in while pulling the brace toward the front of the vehicle 6 36 1 Pull back thetrunk trim ...

Page 272: ...Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp To change your dome lamp bulb grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently The housing shouldpop off If this doesn t work you may need to use a small flat head screwdriver under the side of the housing to help pry it off 6 37 ...

Page 273: ... blade assemblyoff the wiperarm 3 Push the new wiper blade securelyon the wiperarm Tires Your new Buick comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Buick Warranty booklet for details 1 Poorly maintamed and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as...

Page 274: ...Inflation Tiren pressure ...

Page 275: ...6 000to 8 000miles 10 000to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most import...

Page 276: ...ff See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places You can see cord or fabric showing through the around the tire tire s rubbe...

Page 277: ...ave an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mudand snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial asyour original tires 7 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial ...

Page 278: ...mance Criteria PC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wearrate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as wellon the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use howev...

Page 279: ...els on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may ne...

Page 280: ...TICE The wrongwheel 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 the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels IA CAUTXON Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t knowhow it sbeen used or ...

Page 281: ...0 Acetone 0 PaintTWer Turpentine 0 Lacquer Thinner 0 NailPolishRemover They can allbe hazardous some more than others and they canall damage your vehicle too ...

Page 282: ...en A softbrush may be used if stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleanersin a well ventilated area 5 If a ring forms afterspot cleaning clean the entire only If you use them don t saturate the stained area area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vacuum andbrush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surround...

Page 283: ...s stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle s seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk softdrinks wine vomit urine and blood can be r...

Page 284: ... furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Never use oils varnishes solvent basedor abrasive Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harmthe leather Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflectio...

Page 285: ...indshield Clean the outside of the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM P a r tNo 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshieldwill stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously witha clothsoaked in full strength windshield washer solven...

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Page 287: ...ake your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner I NOTICE r When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based pr...

Page 288: ...have corrosion protection At least everyspring 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 should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallou...

Page 289: ...Cleans grease grime and smoke film 1052870 16oz 0 473 L Wash and Wax Concentrate Exterior wash 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L Armor AllTM Protector Protects vinyl leather and rubber 1052925 16oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl cloth tires and mats 1052929 16oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on wheel cleaner 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts and absorbs soils 12345002 16...

Page 290: ...lso appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the deck lid It s very helpful i you ever need to order parts On this lab...

Page 291: ...circuit breaker in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps togo on andoff or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by...

Page 292: ...a newone of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and useits fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon asyou can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panelfuse ...

Page 293: ...ioning Blower Daytime Running Lamps and Automatic Light Control If equipped Cruise Control Parking Lamps Taillamps Sidemarker Lamps License Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Underhood Lamp Headlamp Warning A l a r m Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet Windshield Wipers Washers Heated Oxygen Sensors Automatic Door Unlock LTR WIPER 0 2 DR UNLK ALARM Automatic Transaxle Automatic Door Unlock Alarm M...

Page 294: ...Bag Power Horn Service Tool Power Instrument Cluster Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Anti Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Instrument Panel Lights Rear Window Defogger Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps If equipped Circuit Breaker Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver s sideof the engine compartment near the battery 6 59 ...

Page 295: ...HDLP STOPLPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS IGN SW Usage Anti Lock Brake Solenoids Ignition System Heater Air Conditioner High Blower Generator Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine CoolingFan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories Stoplamp Circuits Rear Window Defogger Anti Lock Brakes Ignition Switched Circuits Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Fuse Panel Your steering wheel controls are protected by fus...

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Page 297: ...L AC Type 041 9 10 Platinum Plug Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm 3100 AC Type 041 940 Platinum Plug Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Windshield Wiper Blade Pin Type Length 19inches 48 cm 2 4L ACType PF 44 Dimensions Length Coupe 188 4inches 478 5cm Sedan 189 2 inches 480 5 cm Coupe 74 1 inches 188 2cm Sedan 74 1inches 188 2 cm Coupe 53 5 inches 136 0 cm Sedan 53 5 inches 136 0 cm Coupe 103 4inches 262 7cm Sedan 103 ...

Page 298: ...rsthe maintenance requiredfor your Buick Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability andemissioncontrol performance 7 2 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 4 7 4 7 7 7 28 7 39 7 39 7 39 7 40 1 7 40 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 43 7 44 7 44 7 45 7 47 7 1 ...

Page 299: ...vironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protectour environment and t...

Page 300: ... do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Buick dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants lists some productsGM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do t...

Page 301: ...r Buick dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you llknow that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GMparts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these A l l parts should be rep...

Page 302: ... of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000Mil...

Page 303: ...2500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every12months whichever occursfirst Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Every 50 000Miles 83000 km Automatic Transaxle Every 60 000Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Service severe conditions only Drive Belt Inspection Every 10...

Page 304: ...enance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge thata l lrecommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Per...

Page 305: ...ntrol Service 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever oca first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 8 ...

Page 306: ... 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote c Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 9 ...

Page 307: ...ssary An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Se...

Page 308: ...Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 0Change engineoil and fiilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService ACTUAL MILEAGE S E R V I O BY I 24 000 Miles 40 000 km ...

Page 309: ... first An Emission Control Service 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7 12 ...

Page 310: ...ission ControlService See footnote f 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 13 ...

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Page 312: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinfo mation See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Servic...

Page 313: ...e footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or del...

Page 314: ...Short Trip City Main en ance Schedlule 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I I I I 7 17 ...

Page 315: ... DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Corttrol Service 7 18 ...

Page 316: ... Emission Control Service See footnote f 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 63 000 Miles 105 000 km CI Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService SERVICEDBY 7 19 ...

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Page 318: ...es See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUALMILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter i f necessary An Emission ControlSe...

Page 319: ... components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 320: ...I ShortTrip CityMaintenanceSchedule I 84 0040 Miles 140000 km c Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever oc curs first An Emission Control Sowics ...

Page 321: ...chever occurs first See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I I 3 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...

Page 322: ... BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 7 25 ...

Page 323: ...GE SJCRVICED BY 100 000Miles 166000 km Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Code 1 7Replace spark plugs T engine An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or hgher 7 26 ...

Page 324: ...ilter donot requirechanging delivery service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I I 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months sincelast service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test coolin system and pressure cap An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED BY ACTU...

Page 325: ... will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maint...

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Page 327: ...n and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for prop...

Page 328: ...mission ControlService DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I AC...

Page 329: ...te An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delive...

Page 330: ...Long TriplHighway Maintenance Scheldule ...

Page 331: ...p gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote J 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional in...

Page 332: ...the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also seefootnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ...

Page 333: ...n Emission ControlService 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Sewice 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEA...

Page 334: ...lOO OO O Miles 144000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires except2 4L Code Continued ...

Page 335: ...ese conditions thefluid andfilter donotrequirechanging DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service ...

Page 336: ... level and addthe proper oilif necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the en ine coolant level and add the proper DEX COOL coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor further details 8 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level inthe windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See ...

Page 337: ...of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed I AutomaticTransaxle in theIndex Afluidlossmay east nce lr Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in P a r tD Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body d...

Page 338: ...1 Before you start be m e youhave enough room i aroundthe vehicle It should be parked on a level surface ...

Page 339: ...ll Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking bake only To check thePARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody...

Page 340: ... leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot sealsfor damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust Syste Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken darnaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or co...

Page 341: ...d to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM Service Bulletinfor the proper caliper inspection ...

Page 342: ...OL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index GMPart No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refii USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubricaltion Windshield Washer Solvent FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid GM PartNo 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid GM Power Steering Fluid 1050017 1quart or...

Page 343: ...meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or euuivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT TrunkHinges Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Conditioning Part No 12345579 or equivalent See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replac anent filtersandspark plugs GM PartNo 1050109 ...

Page 344: ... service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfkom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient placeto store them Maintenance Record 7 47 ...

Page 345: ... I 1 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48 ...

Page 346: ... 8 5 8 7 8 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistam for Test T lephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information 8 8 8 9 8 9 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publication...

Page 347: ...However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolvedat that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager ...

Page 348: ...InPuerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish ...

Page 349: ...er 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada writeto General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Buick please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s faciliti...

Page 350: ... uncertain 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 detailson Buick Premium Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner s manual For needed assistance call the Buick Premium Roadsid...

Page 351: ...tation is Buick s way of extending the Premium Service you ve come to expect from Buick and its3 000dealers Please review the Courtesy Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer for details Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Buick wi...

Page 352: ...ty can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LTNE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to customer...

Page 353: ...he Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 955 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adm...

Page 354: ... you ll notify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902E Hamilton Aver Flint MI 485 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manua...

Page 355: ...1 997BUCK SERVICE PUBLICATIONSORDERING INFORMATION CURRENTPUBUCATIONSFOR 1997BUCK ...

Page 356: ...thin 1O daysof receipt Please allow ade uate time for postal service If further rnformation IS needed write to the address s s own below or call 1 800 782 4356 Material cannotbe returned for credit without packing slip with return information within30 days of delivery On returns a re stocking fee may be applied against theorirrinal order ...

Page 357: ...f i NOTES 8 12 ...

Page 358: ...nti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 59 4 7 Brakes 2 59 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 22 Appearancecare 6 46 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 54 ArbitrationProgram 8 7 Ashtrays 2 47 Audio Controls SteeringWheel 3 21 Audio Equipment Adding 2 16 2 17 3 25 6 56 AudioSystems 3 6 Auto DownWindow 2 30 Automatic DoorLocks 2 5 Overdrive 2 22 Transaxle Check 7 40 Transaxle Fluid 6 19 Transaxle Operation 2 20 Transaxle ...

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Page 360: ...rocedure 8 2 Coolant 6 22 SurgeTank 5 16 CruiseLight 2 66 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone Users 8 4 Damage Finish 6 53 Damage Sheet Metal 6 52 Daytime Running Lamps 2 40 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 8 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 4 Defogging 3 4 Defrosting 3 4 Dimensions Vehicle 6 62 Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 37 DoorLocks 2 4 DriverPosition 1 14 Driving City 4 2...

Page 361: ...nsaxle 2 23 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 Flash to Pass 2 33 Fluids and Lubricants 7 45 Following Distance with a Trailer 4 37 ForeignCountries Fuel 6 4 Four WayManualSeat 1 2 French Language Manual 11 FrontTowing 5 10 Fuel 6 3 FillingYourTarik 6 5 Gage 2 66 InForeignCountries 6 4 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 57 Flat Tire Changing 5 22 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 61 Fuel 2 66 Tachometer 2 55 Garm...

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Page 363: ...Net Convenience 2 46 Neutral AutomaticTransaxle 2 2 1 New Vehicle Break In _ 2 13 xT ghtViiion 4 16 ...

Page 364: ... 12 Passlock Warning Light 2 65 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 43 Power AccessoryOutlet 2 48 DoorLocks 2 5 Parking OptionFuses 6 56 Steering 4 10 Steering Fluid 6 26 Windows 2 30 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 22 Problemson the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 10 RemoteControlMirror 2 44 Seat 1 4 Radiator 5 17 RadioReceDtion 3 28 I Radios 3 6 Rain Driving In 4 17 ReadingLamps 2 42 Re...

Page 365: ... 47 1 48 LapBelt 1 35 Lap Shoulder 1 14 1 29 Larger Children 1 46 PassengerPosition 1 23 Questions andAnswers 1 13 Rear Comfort Guides 1 32 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 29 RearSeatPassengers 1 29 Reminder Light 1 10 2 56 Replacing After a Crash 1 49 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 17 Smaller Children and Babies 1 36 Use During Pregnancy 1 22 WhyTheyWo...

Page 366: ...and Capacities 6 61 Specifications Engine 6 61 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 54 SRS 1 23 Stains Cleaning 6 48 Starter Switch Check 7 40 StartingYour Engine 2 15 Steam 5 14 Steering 4 10 In Emergencies 4 11 Power 4 10 Tips 4 10 Wheel Tilt 2 31 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 3 21 Storage Compartments 2 45 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 35 Sunvisors 2 48 Sunroof 2 49 Supplemen...

Page 367: ...ing Your Vehicle From the Front 4 29 Towing Your VehicleFromtheRear 4 30 TopStrap 1 39 Towing aTrailer 4 33 Trailer BackingUpwith 4 38 Brakes 4 37 DrivingonGrades 4 38 Drivingwitha 4 37 FollowingDistancewith 4 37 Hitches 4 36 MaintenanceWhenTowing 4 39 MakingTurns 4 38 Parking on Hills 4 39 Passingwith 4 37 SafetyChains 4 37 Tongueweight 4 35 Total Weight on Tires 4 36 Towing 4 33 Transaxle Automa...

Page 368: ... Gages and Indicators 2 55 Warranty Information 8 8 WasherFluid Windshield 6 26 Washing Your Vehicle 6 51 Weatherstrips 6 50 Wheel Alignment 6 44 NutTorque 5 31 6 61 Replacement 6 44 UsedReplacement 6 45 Wrench 5 25 Windows 2 30 Auto Down 2 30 Lock outSwitch 2 30 Power 2 30 WindshieldWasher 2 34 Fluid 2 34 6 26 Fluid Level Check 7 39 Windshield Wipers 2 33 6 56 BladeReplacement 6 38 Winter Driving...

Page 369: ... Checkpoints COOLANT SURGTANK P5 16 2 4L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6 12 REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6 6 TRUNK RELEASE P2 11 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the back of the owner s manual ...

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