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Содержание 1993 Century

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Страница 3: ...The 1993 Buick Century Owner sManual Litho in U S A Part No 25603822 B First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992 All Rights Reserved 1...

Страница 4: ...for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your Buick so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave...

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Страница 6: ...4 innovator Buick engineers developed the valve in head engine a light powerful and reliable engine which wou eventually influencethe entire automotive industry William C Durant was instrumental in pr...

Страница 7: ...Argentina over the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 I911 Model 21 Du ing Car Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reli...

Страница 8: ...resulted in increased sales The torque converter automatic transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 A high compressionV 8 engine was intr...

Страница 9: ...s and other high tech equipment It was completed in the fall of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accomm...

Страница 10: ..._ 1 1923 Buick Sport Roadster 8...

Страница 11: ...how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions This p...

Страница 12: ...on you want part 7 Thispart of the manual covers the maintenance required for your vehicle Part 8 Customer Assistance This part includes important information about Reporting Safety Defects You will a...

Страница 13: ...at can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it couldbe costly But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals...

Страница 14: ...ASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e3 TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER HIGH BEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD 0 0...

Страница 15: ...andSeatControls 14 Folding Rear Seats Wagon 18 SafetyBelts 23 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 29 DriverPosition 30 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Air Bag 35 Safety Belt Use During Pregnanc...

Страница 16: ...f you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only w...

Страница 17: ...moving The power seat controls arelocated on the front of the seat To adjust the power seat Front Control F Raise thefront of the seatby holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the front o...

Страница 18: ...t be against your body Instead I twill be infront of you Ina crashyou could go into it receiving neck or other Injuries The lap belt can tdo ibjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdom...

Страница 19: ...let people get into the back seat Your seatback willmove back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock in place There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help...

Страница 20: ...thenby pushing the seatback back and forth If they do not latch properly have them checked by your dealer Remember to keep safetybelts clear of seat hinges and latches sothey are not damaged when you...

Страница 21: ...into a level position To Raise the SplitSecond Seatback 1 Push downon the front edgeof the seatback and pull up the fillerpanel tab 2 Lift the seatback until it locks in the upright position Push bac...

Страница 22: ...quipped with a roll up cargo cover it must be removed before raising the seatback 1 Open the liftgate and lift the storage compartment lid 2 Fold it forward against the seatback A c 1 Press downon the...

Страница 23: ...pright position Push back and forth on the seatback to besure itis locked in place I To Lower the Rear Facing Third Seatback 1 Open the liftgate and lift the seat release lever located at the lower co...

Страница 24: ...i 2 Pull the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle then push it down into the lockedposition 3 Lower the storagecompartmentlid 22...

Страница 25: ...r s e Mucan hlt things Inside the vehlcle or be ejectedfrom it m ucan be Iserloualy Injuredor killed Inthe me crash you might notbe if you am buckledup Always fastenyour safety belt and check thmt you...

Страница 26: ...ouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimeswalk away Without belts they could be badly hurtor killed After 25 years of safety belts in...

Страница 27: ...When the bike hits theblock it stops But the child keeps Take the simplest car Suppose it s justa seat on going wheels...

Страница 28: ...Put someone on it Get it upto speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop 26...

Страница 29: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could bethe windshield or the instrument panel...

Страница 30: ...And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident soyou can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Why don t they just put in air bags so people A Airbags or Supplementa...

Страница 31: ...less the driver s safety belt is buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 60 seconds or until the driver sbelt is buckled A i h ACAUTION I If your safetybelt light ever co...

Страница 32: ...restof part 1 does not apply to your vehicle To learn how to use your safety belts please read the Owner s Manual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Buick first sold in Canada Driver Posit...

Страница 33: ...possible In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likelyto slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause...

Страница 34: ...way then slowly openit If that doesn tfix it then your Buick needs service We hope you ll always keep your automatic belt buckled However you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency And you would need...

Страница 35: ...s you 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way I i Youca...

Страница 36: ...es Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times L 1 ACAUTION Mucan be serlously...

Страница 37: ...option I Thissectionexplainsthedriver sSupplementalInflatable Restraint SIR system commonly referredto as an air bag Here are the most important thingsto know I i CAUTION Evenwith an air bag if you re...

Страница 38: ...ystem Light There is anair bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIRBAG The system checks itself and the light tells you if thereis a problem You will see this light flash for a few...

Страница 39: ...nflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provideno occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated c...

Страница 40: ...n air bag inflation A After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate T h i soccurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that theair bag inflated The air bag will not impede th...

Страница 41: ...t the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Your Buickdealer and the 1993 Century Service Manual have information about the ai...

Страница 42: ...ll occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should weara lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible througho...

Страница 43: ...that your feet touch the part of the vehicle thatis called the toeboard A That way you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash Center Passenger Position andAny Station Wagon Third Seat...

Страница 44: ...snug retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough...

Страница 45: ...eat Outside Passenger Positions The positionsnext to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear oneproperly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull it across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push...

Страница 46: ...his applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal...

Страница 47: ...jury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch thebelt justpush the buttonon the buckle Children i Everyone in a vehicleneeds protection That includes infants and all children smaller...

Страница 48: ...omen Ina crash thebelt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious orfatal injuries So besure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained ina child o...

Страница 49: ...e Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear ratherthan the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin t...

Страница 50: ...you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it If you want to use a child restraint witha top strapin the second seat of a station wagon have your dealer installa...

Страница 51: ...tructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child...

Страница 52: ...g clip is not used or is not installed properly the chlld restraint may moveor tip Over when your vehicle turns or stops quickly The child or others could be injured When you securea child restraint w...

Страница 53: ...r an adult or larger child passenger I i CAUTION When not used with a chlld restraint seat a safety belt with a child restraint locking clip still attached can cause serious injury in a crash Always r...

Страница 54: ...the childin the child restraintas the instructionssay 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the...

Страница 55: ...uckle the vehicle s safety belt It willbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint i n the Right F ront Seat P To use a child restraint here you will need a spec...

Страница 56: ...l belt for anything but securinga child restraint inthe right front seat If an adultor older child uses it the belt won t provideprotectionand may even increase injury in a crash Once thespecial hardw...

Страница 57: ...2 Snap one hook of the infidchild seat attaching belt near thefloor at the door side of the seat 3 Put the belt s special latch plate into the vehicle s safety belt buckle...

Страница 58: ...nt on the seat Follow the instructions for thechild restraint 6 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 7 Run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint...

Страница 59: ...antkhildseat restraint 1 Push the button onthe safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate Leave the latch plate on the special belt 2 Push the springon the hook near the doorand remove the...

Страница 60: ...you havethe choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children ar...

Страница 61: ...belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder beltstill is on the chil...

Страница 62: ...automatic lap shoulder belt has plenty of extra length builtin so it will fasten around almost all people But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will orderyou an extender It s fr...

Страница 63: ...belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn...

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Страница 65: ...g properly and what to do if you havea problem Part 2 includes Keys Locks 65 Remote Keyless Entry System 66 NewVehicleBreak In 72 Ignition 73 Starting YourEngine 74 Shifting the Transaxle 77 parking B...

Страница 66: ...move Don t leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children The doorkeys are for the doors and all other locks When anew Century is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them t...

Страница 67: ...ious You Increasethe chanceof beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and youwill be far better off whenever youdriveyour vehicl...

Страница 68: ...to lock the door again Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote KeylessEntry System Option If your Buick...

Страница 69: ...Off position Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lostor stolen a replacement can...

Страница 70: ...he back cover 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half fEstst 3 Remove andreplace the batteries Put them in following the diagram under the batteries on the inside of the cover tightly so water won t ge...

Страница 71: ...Wagon Liftgate Operation The liftgateon your station wagon hastwo parts a liftglass anda liftgate NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions before you open the liftgate You could slam the lift...

Страница 72: ...up on the bottom of the liftgate To close pull down on the handle inside the liftgate then firmly shut the liftgate Turn the key to the left to release the liftglass Then pull the liftglassup by the h...

Страница 73: ...Glove Box Use the doorkey to lock and unlock the glove box To open pinchthe latch release Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Buick has a numberof theft deterre...

Страница 74: ...someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock itup and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle 1 Put your...

Страница 75: ...running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights Start Startsthe engine When the enginestarts release the key The ignition switc...

Страница 76: ...Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already mov...

Страница 77: ...starts let goof the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine gets warm 2 Turn your ignition key to Start When the engine 3 If it doesn t start right away push the accelerator pedal about one quar...

Страница 78: ...el economy during engine warm up To use the block heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded UC olt outlet I I Pluggingthecord into an...

Страница 79: ...start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily I I aCAUTION It is dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle...

Страница 80: ...s Unless yourfoot is firmly on the brake pedal yourvehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit peopleor objects Don t shift out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing Au...

Страница 81: ...This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off...

Страница 82: ...he parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever NOTICE Driving withthiparl gbrakeor use your rear brakestooveFheat ybu may have replace them and you could alse damage o...

Страница 83: ...ddenly ybu o rothers could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t inwe when you re on fairly levelground Usethe steps thatfollow If you are parking on a hill or if you m pullinga trailer also see Pa...

Страница 84: ...g brake firmly set And if you leavethe vehiclewith the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire Ybu or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you ha...

Страница 85: ...t have exhaustcoming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle getsrusty underneath I Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over I high points on...

Страница 86: ...get out of your vehicle If the shift lever is not fully O n P Park wlth the parking brakefirmly set burvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine O s runnhg unlessyou have to I f you v...

Страница 87: ...chof the windows when the ignitionis on In addition each passenger door has a control switch for its own window To open pull the latch forward then push on the center of the latch to swing the window...

Страница 88: ...your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the w...

Страница 89: ...een arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signala turnor a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust st...

Страница 90: ...ill be on i I You control the windshield wipers by turging the band marked WIPERI For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop...

Страница 91: ...wspeeddelaywipers the damage be sure to cleariceandsnowfrom wiperswillclearthewindowandtheneitherstopor the wiper blades before usingthem If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw t...

Страница 92: ...ess the top of the switch labeled WASH I and the rear wiper will run at a coastant speed Press the switch further and hold to spray washer fluid while the wiper continues to run The wiper will press t...

Страница 93: ...ply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts off ACAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traff...

Страница 94: ...dal Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake T h i s of course shuts off the Cruise Control But you don t need to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40 h...

Страница 95: ...the Cruiseswitch from ON to WAY Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch 2 To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A for lessthanhalf...

Страница 96: ...may have to step on the acceleratorpedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you outof C...

Страница 97: ...noff the lights Operationof Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlamps parking lamps fog lamps side markerlamps andtail lamps meetsall applicable federal lighting requirements certain St...

Страница 98: ...ill come on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switchis off and The parking brake is released At dusk the exterior lights will come bn nomatically and the lowbeams...

Страница 99: ...when you open the liftgate To turn on the light when the liftgate is closed press the switch Interior Lights Delay When you pull on the driver s outside door handle the dome and courtesy lights will...

Страница 100: ...e it easy for you to enter and leave the vehicle You also canturn these lights onby rotating the interior lights switch to HI Mirrors Inside Mirror To reduce glaref r o m lights behind you pull the le...

Страница 101: ...the side of your vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position Power Remote Control Mirrors Option Both the driver s and optional passenger side outside mirrors can be adjusted with th...

Страница 102: ...justable crossrails The crossrails can be adjusted by loosening the screws After moving the crossrails be sure to tighten the screws securely Standard Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror...

Страница 103: ...n the trunk as fhr forwardas you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it You can also purchase a convenience net from your dealer Cargo Security Cover Option Wagon...

Страница 104: ...roller Hold the handle and lift the support rod out of the slots Tug the cover lightly then let it roll back automatically Don t release the handle until the cover has rolled back completely To Remov...

Страница 105: ...p holder can be removed for cleaning Flip the cup holder into the armrest storage area Squeeze the arms inward to release the retainer pins Remove the cup holder The armrest can be raised so that a pa...

Страница 106: ...traycompartment to out open it To cleanthe ashtray reach under the ashtray and push upfrom behind it down onthe snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and on t put papers and other things that burh to y...

Страница 107: ...will pop back by itself The InstrumentPanel Your Information System L Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a glancehow your vehicle is running You llknow how fast you re going how much...

Страница 108: ...s and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair...

Страница 109: ...r less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner speed up or brake The gage doesn t go back to E when you turnoff the ignition Engine Oil Pressure L...

Страница 110: ...have your t rlclesenrlced I Battery Light The battery warning light will comeon briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check toshow you it is wcrking Thenit should go...

Страница 111: ...braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light goes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehi...

Страница 112: ...OOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Option 1 Ifyouhave the Gage Cluster you havea gage th...

Страница 113: ...s not running as a check to showyou it is working If it does not come on atall have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computer is I indicating that you havea p...

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Страница 115: ...e sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 includes Comfort Control System 114 Airconditioner ventilation w Heater and Defroster Rear Wi ndow Defogger w Tape PlayerCo...

Страница 116: ...r s compressorwill have to do which should help fuel economy M A X Provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicleso it maximizes y...

Страница 117: ...table or causes your windowsto fog up slide the upper lever to one of the AIR COND positions or to DEF Defrost Defrosting The DEF setting directs mostof the air through the defroster vents and some th...

Страница 118: ...earthe intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the insideof your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turnthe This helpsair to circulate throughoutyour vehicle...

Страница 119: ...ange however can cause stations to inkfiere with each other AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing the treble level AM Stereo Your Delco sys...

Страница 120: ...n the ignitionis off press the knob to display the time BAL dance The controlring behind the upper knob adjusts the lewright speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things Rotate itto tune...

Страница 121: ...N until the correct hour appears on the display 3 Press and holdSEEK until the correct minute appears on the display To Preset Radio Stations 1 Use the lower knob TUNE to tunein the station you want 2...

Страница 122: ...the upper knob adjusts the 1eWright speaker balance hwer Knob TUNE This knob does two things R o t a t eit totune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FmE The control ring...

Страница 123: ...ions 1 Use the lower knob TUNE to tune in the station you want 2 Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen forfive seconds 3 While the SET indicator is displayed press one of the 4...

Страница 124: ...row is lit selections listed on the top sideof the cassetteareplaying To change sides of thetape press the upper control knob VOL while the cassette is playing The tapeplayer automatically begins play...

Страница 125: ...ight to tune in radio stations Ifyou hold it to the leftor right it will tune rapidly Press to change between the AM andFM bands The band you select will appear on the digital display Fade The control...

Страница 126: ...n upor down to increase or decrease the treble level Press the center of the button for thefactory preset level If a station is weakor noisy reduce the treble To Set the Clock 1 With the radio onor of...

Страница 127: ...ons for the compact disc player as explained here Don t use mini discs thatare called singles They won t eject Useonly full size compact discs 1 Press PWR to turn the radio on 2 Insert a disc part way...

Страница 128: ...n again to play tracks sequentially REV Reverse Press and hold to rapidly back up to a favorite passage Release to resume playing FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to rapidly advance the disc Release to...

Страница 129: ...is a security feature for the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your player won t be usable if it is ever stolen because it will go to LO...

Страница 130: ...BAND knob andrEPwill appear for five seconds and then OOO will appear 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 This time SEC will amear indicating that the radio is secure To Unlockthe System After a Power Loss W...

Страница 131: ...r the factory back up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode If the display shows SEC the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will re...

Страница 132: ...d ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every oncein a while to be sure the mast is still tightene...

Страница 133: ...nition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent 3 Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt 4 Wipe dry with...

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Страница 135: ...ng Part 4 includes Roadsigns 134 DefensiveDriving 142 Control of a Vehicle DrunkenDriving 143 Braking 146 SteeringTips 0 Steering in Emergencies E1 Passing 152 LossofControl E4 DrivingatNight E5 Drivi...

Страница 136: ...o NOT WRONG WAY STOP DO ENTER WAY 1 L RR ADVANCE CROSSING NARROW BRIDGE NO PASSING ZONE YELLOW indicates a general warning Slow down and be careful whenyou see a yellow sign It may signal a railroad c...

Страница 137: ...ant to slow down when yousee an orange sign as part of the roadm a y be closedoff or torn up And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around too GREEN is used to guide the driver Green signs...

Страница 138: ...H HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services n II L CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest...

Страница 139: ...he signwill tell you something too x An OCTAGONAL eight sided sign meansSTOP It is always red with white letters r A DIAMOND SHAPEDsign is a warningof something ahead for example a curve steep hill so...

Страница 140: ...rd indicatesYIELD It assignsthe right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE T h i ssign will be on t...

Страница 141: ...RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR square or oblong signs show speed limits parking regulations give directions and such informationas distances to cities Symbolson Road Signs There are many international r...

Страница 142: ...top lights Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a tu...

Страница 143: ...these systemsare in effect Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway A solid yell...

Страница 144: ...stakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars often followedby other children Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into...

Страница 145: ...ch if a person plans todrive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does then what s too much It can be a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and s...

Страница 146: ...or each withinan hour the person s BAC would DRINKINGTHAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF 05 IN THE TIME SHOWN OF DRINKS NUMBER as in picture 4 I HOURS IFglT 1 100 120 140 160 1ao 200 220 240 BODY WEIGHT IN P...

Страница 147: ...areful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take suddenaction as when a child darts into the street A person with a higherBAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoi...

Страница 148: ...conds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play apart So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in of a second a vehicle moving at 60mph 100 ludh trav...

Страница 149: ...mto overheat to the pointthatthey won t work well M u might not beable to stop your vehicle Intlme to avoid an accident If you 6crlde your brakes they will get 80 hot they will requirea lot of pedalfo...

Страница 150: ...be harder to push Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Buick hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes IACAUTION The brakewear wamlng sound meansthat sooner or laterp u r brakeswon t work w e l l That cou...

Страница 151: ...ique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steeringcontrol You do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure Brake Pedal Travel Seeyour dealer if the brakepeda...

Страница 152: ...systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the hard braking can demand too much at those places You can lose control The samething can happenif you re stee...

Страница 153: ...n steer around the problem to theleft or right depending on the space available An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recomme...

Страница 154: ...nt tire scrubs against the side of the pavement doNOT steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road withso much steering input that it crosses over into the o...

Страница 155: ...distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your moveso you will be increasing speed as the time comes to mov...

Страница 156: ...nd in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid andan acceleration skid are best handled by easing your footoff the acceleratorpedal If your vehicle st...

Страница 157: ...ht vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Remember this isthe most dangerous time Don t drink and drive See Drunken Driving in the Index for more on this p...

Страница 158: ...ou may want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly lighted serviceor refreshment area Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the road But be...

Страница 159: ...t Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build upa fdm...

Страница 160: ...ing on dry pavement The heavier therain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement mar...

Страница 161: ...n your vehicleis hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road You might not be aware of hydroplaning You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant conta...

Страница 162: ...ed drop back Don t pass until conditions improve Going more slowlyis better than having an accident Use your defoggerif it helps Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index Driving...

Страница 163: ...ow beam even in daytime You ll see and be seen better Don t use your high beams The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you Use your defogger In high humidity...

Страница 164: ...d visibility conditions You may need to drive below the posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor P u l lto the right with care and stop clear of intersections when you see or...

Страница 165: ...gapas you move along the entering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your rearvidw mirrors as you move along and g...

Страница 166: ...ehind you you can allow a little extra time and flash your brake lights in addition to your turn signal as extra warning that youare about to slow down and exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes q...

Страница 167: ...with others Limit turns behind the wheel to about 1 0 0miles 160km or two hours at a sitting Then either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee tea or sol3 drinks and some limbering...

Страница 168: ...p hills or mountains is different from driving in flator rolling terrain Ifyou drive regularly in steep country or if you re planningto visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer an...

Страница 169: ...u may want to shift downto a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb theh i l lbetter Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hillsor mountains...

Страница 170: ...for scenic viewing Another partof this manual tells how to use your parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turnyour front wheels...

Страница 171: ...If there is a curb turn your wheelsto the leftif the curb is at the right sideof your vehicle parking on the left side your wheels should point t o the right...

Страница 172: ...pawl in the transaxle Youmay find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of I Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sureto shift into P Park properly before you leave the...

Страница 173: ...may not want to switch to snow tires atall vehicle You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your Include an ice scraper asmall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some win...

Страница 174: ...the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more You ll want to brake very gently too Begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement If you feel your vehicle begin to...

Страница 175: ...d you If you have no blanketsor extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothingto keep warm You can ru...

Страница 176: ...le and possibly for signaling lateron with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again an...

Страница 177: ...railering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe traileringtakes correct equipment and it hasto be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time t...

Страница 178: ...loads T h r e eimportant considerations have todo with weight Weight of the Trailer Your vehicle can tow normally up to 1 O O Opounds 450 kg If your vehicle has aV6 engine with a four speed automatic...

Страница 179: ...your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weightsare proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total W...

Страница 180: ...ation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slackso you can turn with yourrig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground M e r Brakes Does your trailer haveits own brakes Be su...

Страница 181: ...sing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re agood deal longer you ll need to go much fartherbeyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the...

Страница 182: ...hing goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your...

Страница 183: ...y important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of theseis covered in this manual and the Index will help you fin...

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Страница 185: ...can occur on the road Part 5 includes HazardWarningFlashers 1 8 OtherWarning Devices 185 Jumpstarting TowingYourBuick 189 EngineOverheating 195 IfaTireGoesFlat 2 0 5 ChangingaFlatTire 2 0 5 CompactSp...

Страница 186: ...rn signal lights will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rearturn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and e...

Страница 187: ...tainaddthat can burnyou They contain gas that canexplode or Ignite 9 They contaln enoughmlectrieltyto burn If you don t follow these step exactly same or all of these things can hurt you you To Jump S...

Страница 188: ...gative terminals on each battery 1 CAUTION Usinga match neara battery can cause batterygas to explode People have been hurt doingthis and some have been blinded Usea flashlight If you need more light...

Страница 189: ...n t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too r CAUTION Fansor other movingenginepartscan lnjum you badly Keepyour handsaway fmm mwlng partsoncethe engln...

Страница 190: ...esn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cableat least18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near...

Страница 191: ...ing service tow your Buick The usual towing equipment is a sling tvPe A or wheel lift B or a car carrier C tow truck If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was fhctory new by adding aft...

Страница 192: ...s manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them i CAUTION To help avoid injuryto you or othem Never let passengersrlde In a vehlcle thatis Never tow...

Страница 193: ...km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supportedon a dolly 1 I CAUTION A vehicle canfallfrom a car carrier if It Isn t properly secured...

Страница 194: ...a 4I x 4I wood beam across sling chains with spacer blocks contacting the forward extensionsof the engine cradle 3 Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the timber and the lower edgeof the...

Страница 195: ...board end of each lower control arm Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Buick earlier inthis part 1 Attach T hook chainson both sides inthe slotted hole...

Страница 196: ...ttach a separate safety chain to each sideof the axle inboard of the spring 4 Be certain your vehicle is towed no faster than35 mph 56 W h and nom e r than 50 miles 80 km to avoid damageto your transa...

Страница 197: ...ood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming fromit Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down Waituntilthere is no sign of steamor coolant before openi...

Страница 198: ...open the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower fo...

Страница 199: ...ator pressure cap C Electric engine fan I t CAUTION 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 under...

Страница 200: ...could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine f8n is running If the engine is over...

Страница 201: ...k B Radiator pressurecap C Electric enginefan IACAUTION An electrlcfan underthe hoodcanstart up even when the englne Isnot running and can injureYOU Ksephands clothingand twls away from any underhoode...

Страница 202: ...hat could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is...

Страница 203: ...roper coolant mix With plainwater or the wrong mix your enginecould get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and youor others could be burned Usea 50 50 mix o...

Страница 204: ...the cooling system is cool before you do it I i CAUTION Steam andscalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure andif you turn theradiator pllessurec...

Страница 205: ...o the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear ahiss wait for that to stop A hiss means thereis still some pressure left I I 1 I A 2 Then keep turning the...

Страница 206: ...ngine and letit run untilyou canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lowe...

Страница 207: ...nd may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It m...

Страница 208: ...lowing steps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire Some steps apply to all models others tojust the Century coupe or sedan or to the Century wagon Follow the steps listed for your vehicle...

Страница 209: ...P 3 Lift off the jack and remove the spare tire 4 Remove thewheel wrench from the bag Century Wagon The equipment you ll need is stored in the rear of your vehicle behind the sparetire cover 207...

Страница 210: ...r 1 Fold downthe third seat if so equipped Then release the housing that coversthe spare tire by carefully pushing inon the topedge of the cover 2 Slidethe spare tire cover backwhile lifting it up and...

Страница 211: ...equipment 1 Remove the wingnut from the centerof the spare tire 2 Remove the spare tire and remove the adapter 3 Turn the two wingnuts counterclockwiseand remove thejack retainer plate Thenpull out th...

Страница 212: ...er requiresthis wire wheel key wrench Put the flat end into the notch and carefully pry the small center cover off Take off the special anti theft wheel nut Put the wrench overit like this Lift the wh...

Страница 213: ...cle nearest the tire to be changed The jack location should be approximately five inches 12 7cm from the wheel well ACAUTION Getting undera vehlcle when It I sjacked up f s dangerous If the vehiclesll...

Страница 214: ...ise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the groundso there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 4 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire...

Страница 215: ...ange a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attachesto the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sureto use a scraperor wire brush lat...

Страница 216: ...our wheel could falloff causing a serious accident c7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub m 8 Lowe...

Страница 217: ...mproperly tightened wheel nuts canmusethe wheelto become loose andwen come off This couldlead to an accident Besure to use the correctwheel nuts If youhaveto replace them be sumto get the right kind S...

Страница 218: ...if you have the wagon in the rear cargo area until you have the flattire repaired or replaced Wheel covers won t fit on your compactspare Now put all the equipment back in the vehicle Just follow the...

Страница 219: ...station wagon when you are finished changing the tire 1ACAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle coutd cause Injury In a sudden stopor colllslon loo...

Страница 220: ...d or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your sparewith a full size tire assoon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you needit again on t take your c...

Страница 221: ...damage When you re stuck spin thewheels 88 l l t e ka d c pssSble Don t spln the whwls above35 mph 55 W h as shown onthe speedometer Rocking your vehiclet o get it out First turn your steering wheel l...

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Страница 223: ...cle anda section devoted to its appearancecare Part 6 includes Service 222 Fuel 223 HoodRelease 226 Engine Oil 227 Aircleaner 2 3 TransaxleFluid 236 Enginecoolant 239 Power Steering Fluid 241 Windshie...

Страница 224: ...uickthan this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keepa record with all parts receipts and iist the mileage and the date of any service work...

Страница 225: ...and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicl...

Страница 226: ...e country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions...

Страница 227: ...r vehicle To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise If you get gasoline on you andthen something ignitesit you could be badly burned Gasoline can sprayout on you if you openthe f...

Страница 228: ...on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood 1 4 A c In CAUTION An electricfan under the hood canatart up an...

Страница 229: ...opor spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler capsare on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly Engine Oil I I It s a good idea to...

Страница 230: ...might not show the actual level To Check EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and dean it with a paper towelor cloth then push it back in a l lthe way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil...

Страница 231: ...ick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Look for threethings SG SG must be on the oil container eitherby itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CC SG...

Страница 232: ...ES C ANYOTHERGRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED WEATHER GRADE MAY BE USE0 AT TEMPERATURES 00 NOT USE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR If you havethe 3300 V6 engine use SAE 1OW 30 As shown in thischart SAE 1OW 30is best...

Страница 233: ...above These numbers onan oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE low 40 or SAE 20W 50 Energy ConservingII Oils with these words on the container will h...

Страница 234: ...can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle hasthis option see Engine Block Heater in the Index What toD o with UsedOil i CAUTION Used engine...

Страница 235: ...e engine compartment To check or replace the filter release the latches and pull the air cleaner open Referto the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to replace theair filter See Scheduled Maintenan...

Страница 236: ...ver s sideof the engine compartment To check or replace the filter use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp then lift the rubber duct Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace t...

Страница 237: ...ne backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaneroff a i NOTICE If the air cleaner is backfire can cause a I Remove and replace the fil...

Страница 238: ...have been driving When outside temperaturesare above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid sho...

Страница 239: ...rhe dipstick on the3300 V6 engine looks like this k The dipstick on the 2 2L L4engine looks like this 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or 2 Push it back in all the way wait three...

Страница 240: ...id levelis low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick It doesn ttake much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you u...

Страница 241: ...amage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flushand refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant...

Страница 242: ...ON Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burnyou badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never haveto...

Страница 243: ...rmostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid m p How to Check Power Steering Fluid I Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean f rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it...

Страница 244: ...ks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid To Add The windshield washer reservoir is locatedat the driver s side of the engine compartment The rear window washer fluid reservoir for the wag...

Страница 245: ...ake fluid Adding brake fluid won tcorrect a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add 01 remove brake fluid as neces...

Страница 246: ...e for the worse Thebraking performance you ve come to expect I can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom battery Yo...

Страница 247: ...in firmly until the flanges align with the slots in the retainer ring 2 Pull out the bulb assembly You may have to rock it up and down slightly to loosen it 3 Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring...

Страница 248: ...bulb assembly outside of the car until the detent releases from the notch in the headlight mounting frame 4 The bulb assembly is now loose Pull it forward until To replace the turn park bulb the bulb...

Страница 249: ...l inner panel a 2 Engagethe twoblades on the lamp into the slots on the headlamp while engaging the two pins at the rearof the lamp opening into the sockets on the rear of the lamp Thelamp isnow in pl...

Страница 250: ...Remove the three Phillips head screws 3 P u l lthe taillight housing away from the body of the vehicle 4 Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the housing yS turn counterclockwise to removeit...

Страница 251: ...LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE 1 CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Info...

Страница 252: ...And if you do have a heavyload you should spread it out In the trunk or rear areadon t carry more than160 pounds 72kg for the coupeshedans 300 pounds 1 3 6kg for the six passenger wagon If you havethe...

Страница 253: ...every new Buick If your spare tire is adifferent brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from eachof these manufacturers ACAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires ar...

Страница 254: ...our tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gageto check tire pressure Simpl...

Страница 255: ...Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightend See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 1 I ACAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on thepartsto which It I sfastened canmakethe wheelnuts become looseaf...

Страница 256: ...es To find out what kind and size of tires you need lookat the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec...

Страница 257: ...sed on the wear rateof the tire whentested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded1 5 0would wear one and a half 1 times as well on the government c...

Страница 258: ...General Motors vehicIes may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for useon General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Met...

Страница 259: ...your Buick model ACAUTION Usingthe wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affecf the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose ai...

Страница 260: ...e more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl with aclean damp cloth Your Buick...

Страница 261: ...lines directions onthe container label or cloth or a heat lamp Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stain...

Страница 262: ...or urine treat the areawith a watedbaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5ml of baking soda to 1cup 250m l of lukewarm water Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Like...

Страница 263: ...attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running...

Страница 264: ...oved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials in the Index Your Buick has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colo...

Страница 265: ...op Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such...

Страница 266: ...moval 1050244 Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl and cloth also tires 1050429 and mats latches Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls 1050427 Lubriplate Wh te Grease For hood trunk door hinges...

Страница 267: ...h character in your VIN is the engme code for your GM engine This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section ServicePartsIdentification Label You ll f...

Страница 268: ...box Pull down on the fuse panel latch and open the door Pull the fuse straight out To identify and check fuses refer to the Fuse Usage chart GOOD FUSE 7 GM PART NO RATING 2COLOR I 12004003 3 AMP VIOLE...

Страница 269: ...t Clutch Audible Warning System Computer Command Control Trunk Release Brake Warning Indicator Rear Defog Switch Speedometer Stop Lights Hazard Flashers Interior Underhood Courtesy I P Trunk Lights Do...

Страница 270: ...he motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is causedby some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other PowerOptions Circuit breake...

Страница 271: ...3 2862 189 1 69 4 54 2 104 9 58 7 56 7 190 9 69 4 54 2 104 9 58 7 56 7 42 1 42 1 38 6 38 6 55 9 55 9 50 0 50 0 35 9 38 3 56 0 54 3 16 2 3 3 2914 34 8 38 9 56 0 54 3 41 6 3 3 2 3054 Replacement Bulbs A...

Страница 272: ...crankcase Capacity Less Filter 4 Quarts Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Rl2 2 38Pounds Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs re...

Страница 273: ...leteOverhaul 4T60 4 Speed Power Steering PumpOnly CompleteSystem Maintenance Itempart Numbers3 Air Cleaner Oil Filter PCV Valve Spark Plug 4 Quarts 7 Quarts 6 Quarts 8 Quarts 1 Pint 1 6 Pints 3 8 Lite...

Страница 274: ...e Capacity Less Filter 4 Quarts Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Rl2 2 38 Pounds Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigeran...

Страница 275: ...After Complete Overhaul 7 Quarts Power Steering PumpOnly 1Pint CompleteSystem 1 7Pints 3 8 Liters 6 6 Liters 0 47 Liters 0 82 Liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers3 Aircleaner A905C OilFilter PF47 PCVV...

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Страница 277: ...nties See your Buick dealerfor details part 7 includes Introduction A Word About Maintenance 276 Your Vehicle and the Environment 276 How This Partis Organized 276 A Scheduled Maintenance Services Usi...

Страница 278: ...done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also...

Страница 279: ...ained These products or their I equivalents shouldbeusedwhetheryoudothework yourself or have it done Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for I youtorecord themaintenanceperformedonyour vehic...

Страница 280: ...them You will find theselimits on yourvehicle sTire YourBuick dealerknowsyourvehiclebestandwantsyouLoadingInformationlabel See Loading Your to be happy with it If you go toyourdealerforyourVehicle int...

Страница 281: ...trips are lessthan 4 miles 6km Most trips are less than 10miles 16 km when outside temperatures are below freezing The engineis at lowspeed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and...

Страница 282: ...ission w a m t y or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals a...

Страница 283: ...this scheduleup to 48 OOO miles SO 000 km are tobe performedafter 48 000miles at the same intervals MILES 000 3 1 6 1 9 I12 115 I18 121 124 I27 130 133 136 139 142 145 148 KILOMETERS 000 I I I I I I I...

Страница 284: ...s however urges thatall recommended maintenanceservicesbe performed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenancebe recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED ITEM No See Explanationof S...

Страница 285: ...le up to 45 000 miles 75000 km are tobe performed after45 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 7 5 15 I 22 5 1 30 I 37 5 I 45 KILOMETERS 000 12 5 I 25 I 37 5 I 50 1 62 5 I 75 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0...

Страница 286: ...sary repairs done before youor anyone else drives the vehicle NOTE To determine your engine s displacement and code see Engine Identification in the Index ITEM NO SERVICE 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt...

Страница 287: ...ir conditioning condenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressure cap ITEM NO SERVICE 7 Transaxle Servic...

Страница 288: ...vals for your driving conditions Fuel nk Cap and Lines Inspection A Inspect fuelt a n k cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly if equipped for damageor leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket...

Страница 289: ...l Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank...

Страница 290: ...I Starter Switch When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Pa...

Страница 291: ...ehicle Incase it beginsto roll Be ready to apply the gular b W eat wce ahauld he vehicleh m n i n m Park on a 1 p l y steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your footon the regular brake...

Страница 292: ...teering system for damaged loose or missing parts signsof wear or lackof lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspec...

Страница 293: ...nd cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have yourbrakes inspected more often if your driving habit...

Страница 294: ...O i l in the Index 1 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of water preferably distdled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM PartNo 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification1825M or...

Страница 295: ...Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No l2345120 synthetic SAE5W 30 engine oil or silicone lubricant GM Part No 1052276 or 1052277 Engine oil Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Gr...

Страница 296: ...Part No 1052497or equivalent Hood and Door Hinges Station Wag01 Liftgate Fuel Door Hinge Folding Seat Hardware Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Engine oilor Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Weathers...

Страница 297: ...ndicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule1 1maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain a...

Страница 298: ...I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I DATE I READING ODOMETER I SERVICED BY 2...

Страница 299: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 297...

Страница 300: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 298...

Страница 301: ...ssistance This partalso tells you howto obtain service publications and howto report any safety defects Part 8 includes Customer Satisfaction Procedure 300 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speec...

Страница 302: ...g a member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 521 7300 In Canada contact...

Страница 303: ...problem will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a problem Customer Assistance...

Страница 304: ...S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSToTHE CANADIAN GOVERNM NT If you live in C...

Страница 305: ...way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks Your Buick dealeror a qualified technician...

Страница 306: ...t model yearcar or truck model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes forearlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it o...

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Страница 309: ...iving Under the Influenceof 143 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 258 264 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player E O AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 123 Care of Audio Systems 129 RadioR...

Страница 310: ...tion 41 Chains Tire 217 257 Changing a Flat Tire 205 Checking BrakeFluid 243 Engine Coolant 239 Engine0il 227 Power Steering Fluid 241 Safety Belt Systems 60 Transaxle Fluid 236 Underhood 226 Chemical...

Страница 311: ...g 142 Defogger Rear Window 115 Defogging Your Windows 1 1 5 Defrosting 115 Dimensions 269 Doing Your Own ServiceWork 222 DoorLocks 65 Downshifting 79 167 Driver Position 30 AtNight 155 City 162 Contro...

Страница 312: ...60 Disposing of Used Oil 232 Filter 232 271 273 EngineOverheating 110 195 Running Engine While Parked 84 Exterior Appearance see Appearance Care Fabric cleaning see Appearancecare FanWarnings 186 187...

Страница 313: ...or Speech Impaired 301 Heater see Comfort Controls Heater Engine Block 76 232 HighBeams 88 157 Highway Hypnosis 165 Wiring 268 HillandMountainRoads 166 Hills Parkingon 168 180 Hood Release 226 Safety...

Страница 314: ...ks 65 69 Long Distance Driving 164 Low Battery 108 185 Low Oil Pressure Warning 107 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 87 Lubricants and Fluids 292 Luggage Carrier Deck 100 Roof 100 Maintenance Mat...

Страница 315: ...trols 15 Power Steering Fluid 241 271 273 292 PowerWindows 85 268 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts During 40 ProblemsontheRoad 183 Publications see Service Publications Radiator Overheating see Overheate...

Страница 316: ...ition 41 TopStrap 48 Torn 61 Twisted 35 Vehicles First Sold in Canada 30 Warning Light 29 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts 23 Safety Defects Reporting 302 Scheduled Maintenance Services 278 Seat Belts...

Страница 317: ...ck IfYou Are 219 Sun Visors 100 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Air Bag 35 TAlgate Ajar warning Light 1 1 1 Tape Player see Audio Systems Technical Facts Specifications Bulbs 269 Electrical Equipmen...

Страница 318: ...eld Washer 89 Turn Signal Reminder 87 underbody Maintenance 263 Unleaded Gasoline 223 Upholstery Care 258 Urban Driving 1 162 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 265 Vehicle hading 249 Vehicle Storage 2...

Страница 319: ...5 268 Standard 84 Vent Flip Open 85 Windshield Washer 89 Fluid 242 WindshieldWipers 88 Cleaning 261 Replacement 249 261 Winter Driving 171 If Your Vehicleis Stuck in Deep Snow 174 218 If You re Caught...

Страница 320: ...Owner s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE COMMENTS I I 318...

Страница 321: ...Owner s Recordof Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 3l9...

Страница 322: ...84 396 408 420 432 14 140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378 392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490 504 15 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300 315 330 345 360 375 390...

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