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Part E: Maintenance Record

After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.

Any additional information from “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 place to store them.

Maintenance Record

DATE

ODOMETER

READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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Содержание 2000 Regal

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Страница 2: ...800 252 1112 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency 1 800 252 1112 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 mile...

Страница 3: ...2000 Buick Regal Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Part Number 10422240 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i...

Страница 4: ...r Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlets Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar System If Equipped Sunroof Option Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages D...

Страница 5: ...g a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting...

Страница 6: ...Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents cont d Maintenance Sched...

Страница 7: ...e it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty...

Страница 8: ...of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the ve...

Страница 9: ...d a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that c...

Страница 10: ...thing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read ot...

Страница 11: ...s have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSH...

Страница 12: ...Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Secti...

Страница 13: ...Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 11 Driver Position 1 18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 19 Right Front Passenger Position 1 20...

Страница 14: ...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 when the vehicle is not moving 2 Way Manual...

Страница 15: ...or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch up or down Heated Seats If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats the driver s side and passenger s...

Страница 16: ...the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward But do...

Страница 17: ...vic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Hea...

Страница 18: ...belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfromit Youcanbeseriouslyinjuredorkilled In...

Страница 19: ...shes 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 buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away...

Страница 20: ...1 8 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Страница 21: ...1 9 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Страница 22: ...even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I...

Страница 23: ...Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller childr...

Страница 24: ...ou more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this sec...

Страница 25: ...to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to driv...

Страница 26: ...d neck but not falling off your shoulder Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder b...

Страница 27: ...ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cau...

Страница 28: ...be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too...

Страница 29: ...sted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it...

Страница 30: ...n it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously inju...

Страница 31: ...right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for two things If...

Страница 32: ...ay also have a side impact air bag for the driver If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver it will say AIR BAG on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to t...

Страница 33: ...the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear sid...

Страница 34: ...when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued children and infants Ne...

Страница 35: ...he Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passeng...

Страница 36: ...The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact...

Страница 37: ...e inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel instrument panel and the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door How does an air bag res...

Страница 38: ...air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued breathing trouble To avoid this eve...

Страница 39: ...instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag or the air bag module and seatback for the driver s side impact air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equip...

Страница 40: ...n strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one pro...

Страница 41: ...pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release butto...

Страница 42: ...l injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a...

Страница 43: ...the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and fo...

Страница 44: ...lastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elast...

Страница 45: ...he shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the gui...

Страница 46: ...elt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safe...

Страница 47: ...a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not...

Страница 48: ...ash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110...

Страница 49: ...n selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An i...

Страница 50: ...ints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a fro...

Страница 51: ...orward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a conver...

Страница 52: ...ns for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within th...

Страница 53: ...in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in...

Страница 54: ...ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the...

Страница 55: ...t if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuck...

Страница 56: ...the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking fea...

Страница 57: ...belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint I...

Страница 58: ...child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate an...

Страница 59: ...down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the c...

Страница 60: ...e you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follo...

Страница 61: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckl...

Страница 62: ...the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking fea...

Страница 63: ...belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint Y...

Страница 64: ...o the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they...

Страница 65: ...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 belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper bod...

Страница 66: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt 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...

Страница 67: ...might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a...

Страница 68: ...er If Equipped 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into PARK P 2 30 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 32 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 33 Running Your Engi...

Страница 69: ...le with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don...

Страница 70: ...ignition or door key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call Buick Premium Roadside Assistance at 1 800 252 1112 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehi...

Страница 71: ...may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off wheneve...

Страница 72: ...le you may select and program one of the following four operating modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P no automatic...

Страница 73: ...erating mode During this procedure the automatic door lock and unlock functions will operate as defined by each mode listed previously providing the driver with feedback of the current operating mode...

Страница 74: ...out and close the door Also see Delayed Locking in this section for more information Remote Keyless Entry If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from...

Страница 75: ...ions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver s door and to turn on the interior lamps see Il...

Страница 76: ...n must be off for this feature to work You may select one of four operating modes for reception of a lock command You may also select one of four operating modes for reception of an unlock command The...

Страница 77: ...on This will start the customization mode D While in the customization mode the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current unlock mode Each additional press of the remote key...

Страница 78: ...onds During this five second period any door may be reopened at which time the three possible actions shown above are again available You may also customize your vehicle to activate the delayed lockin...

Страница 79: ...lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter...

Страница 80: ...transmitter See Resynchronization following 5 Resynchronize and then test the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this remote keyless e...

Страница 81: ...heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instru...

Страница 82: ...ng wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your val...

Страница 83: ...not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the...

Страница 84: ...ee your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key II to have a new key made In an emergency call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 252 1112 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New V...

Страница 85: ...e ignition switch the switch is in LOCK It s also the only position from which you can remove your key This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature OFF...

Страница 86: ...g a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won...

Страница 87: ...gine still won t start 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 holding it there as you hold the key in START...

Страница 88: ...hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle s diagonal brace which is located above the air cleaner assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC o...

Страница 89: ...d of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Tran...

Страница 90: ...you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shiftlock control system You...

Страница 91: ...ith the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your...

Страница 92: ...g in no highway scenarios i e city streets etc SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep moun...

Страница 93: ...p when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on...

Страница 94: ...with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position A warning chime will sound if th...

Страница 95: ...you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with yo...

Страница 96: ...shift lever out of PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your t...

Страница 97: ...m PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keepi...

Страница 98: ...erify that the shift lever is in PARK P with the shift knob button released D Remove the override access slot cap which will then show the override mechanism release button D Insert a key or screwdriv...

Страница 99: ...ciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle...

Страница 100: ...engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking br...

Страница 101: ...ar of the switch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of t...

Страница 102: ...r the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn Signal Multifunction...

Страница 103: ...return by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bul...

Страница 104: ...re off or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the dash will come on Release the lever to return to...

Страница 105: ...aged get new blades or 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 prevent an overload Windshield Washer A...

Страница 106: ...at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needl...

Страница 107: ...control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate briefly You ll go right back up to your ch...

Страница 108: ...epness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed...

Страница 109: ...ay DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the...

Страница 110: ...s ignition is turned off Your headlamps will then remain on until the headlamp switch is moved from OFF to the parking lamp position or until a 90 second lighting period has ended If you turn off the...

Страница 111: ...me on again Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you signal a turn This will provide more light for cornering at night Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control Yo...

Страница 112: ...canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates your vehicle s interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from t...

Страница 113: ...current mode In Mode 1 one chime means the feature is disabled In Mode 2 two chimes signal that the perimeter lighting feature is enabled Each additional press will advance the mode by one starting fr...

Страница 114: ...r power windows audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and before any of the doors are opened Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can...

Страница 115: ...ired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle These mirrors can also be folded rearward manually This feature is particularly useful in aut...

Страница 116: ...nto the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock...

Страница 117: ...at the end of the armrest and lift Two cupholders will then be accessible and you will have access to the storage compartment area Trunk Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may have a convenience...

Страница 118: ...ICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter just push it in all the way...

Страница 119: ...rket electrical equipment to your vehicle NOTICE Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warran...

Страница 120: ...y should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating OnStarR System If Equipped OnStar is a...

Страница 121: ...control switch is located overhead on the headliner To open the sunroof push the rear indented part of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only You will need to open the sun...

Страница 122: ...2 55 The Instrument Panel Your Information System A Lamp Controls B Instrument Cluster C Vents D Horn E Audio System F Climate Controls G Glove Box...

Страница 123: ...esigned to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically St...

Страница 124: ...2 57 Optional Cluster United States version shown Canada similar...

Страница 125: ...r s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the button o...

Страница 126: ...ns Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the ga...

Страница 127: ...the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air ba...

Страница 128: ...ing Light Your vehicle 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...

Страница 129: ...ning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the igni...

Страница 130: ...es if there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the...

Страница 131: ...also come on when the Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on s...

Страница 132: ...vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer mo...

Страница 133: ...e LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi 83 kPa lower than the other three tires The low tire inflation monitor system won t alert you if the pressure in more than one...

Страница 134: ...system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may no...

Страница 135: ...see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and...

Страница 136: ...ler or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspecti...

Страница 137: ...will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition to show you that is is working properly If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right a...

Страница 138: ...he oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level c...

Страница 139: ...l in the Index Performance Shift Light If Equipped The PERF SHIFT light comes on when you press the performance shift button to indicate that your vehicle is in performance shifting mode See Performan...

Страница 140: ...our ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly Door Trunk Ajar Warning Light The DOOR TRUNK light will come on if your trunk or any door is not completely closed Fuel Gage United States...

Страница 141: ...more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it D The gage pointer may move while cornering braking or speeding up D The gage may not indicate EMPTY E when the ignition is turned off Low Fuel...

Страница 142: ...gine 3800 V6 Engine Your Driver Information Center DIC located below the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster gives you important safety and maintenance facts When you turn the ignition on the e...

Страница 143: ...ous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions such as acceleration braking and the grade of the road being traveled The instantaneous fuel economy display cannot be reset therefore the reset bu...

Страница 144: ...8 Rear Window Defogger 3 9 Ventilation System 3 10 Audio Systems 3 10 Setting the Clock 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 15 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and...

Страница 145: ...ompartment Air Filter in the Index Driver s Temperature Lever The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature on the driver s side outlets independent of the temperature set by the passenger Slide t...

Страница 146: ...ll run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40_F 4_C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature DEF This setting directs most of the air throu...

Страница 147: ...days the sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can use BI LEV and set the temperature levers to a comfortable setting The system will bring in outside air and di...

Страница 148: ...32_C Setting the temperature to 90_F 32_C will lock control in full hot direct air to the floor and increase the fan speed to high The system will not return to automatic temperature control until the...

Страница 149: ...interior of the vehicle warms up to your desired comfort point the fan speed will decrease and the temperature will move to a cooler position to maintain your desired comfort As the cabin warms up or...

Страница 150: ...s not permitted when the compressor is off The system will try to control the temperature automatically but without the compressor VENT is not permitted in FRONT defrost mode If the VENT button is pus...

Страница 151: ...ows To defrost the windows quickly press the FRONT button set the temperature to 90 _F 32_C select high fan speed and turn the DUAL button off To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear push t...

Страница 152: ...ilation System Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the vents Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter th...

Страница 153: ...elps air to circulate throughout your vehicle D For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Audio Systems Your audio syst...

Страница 154: ...ee the display you want then hold the button until the display 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...

Страница 155: ...system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band AM or FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will rema...

Страница 156: ...the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in y...

Страница 157: ...double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Lab...

Страница 158: ...n until you see the display you want then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM F...

Страница 159: ...Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function i...

Страница 160: ...st press EJECT or RECALL Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error D E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the...

Страница 161: ...n If both a tape and a disc are installed the system will first go to tape play TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display If SOURCE is pressed again the system will go to disc play CD PLAY wil...

Страница 162: ...econds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the next...

Страница 163: ...eature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEF...

Страница 164: ...ss MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 5 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secr...

Страница 165: ...n and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your ve...

Страница 166: ...with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM si...

Страница 167: ...chanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your...

Страница 168: ...hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure...

Страница 169: ...vered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into your rear window there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle...

Страница 170: ...the glass NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect you...

Страница 171: ...ving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 12 Steering 4 14 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 19 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 22 Ci...

Страница 172: ...ventable of accidents 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 goi...

Страница 173: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Bu...

Страница 174: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we...

Страница 175: ...in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that perso...

Страница 176: ...t s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as...

Страница 177: ...o push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be...

Страница 178: ...one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is p...

Страница 179: ...s is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system wo...

Страница 180: ...ing light should go off Traction Control System 3800 V6 Engine Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The...

Страница 181: ...ns you should always leave the Traction Control System on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See...

Страница 182: ...pends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering...

Страница 183: ...apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in 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 depend...

Страница 184: ...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...

Страница 185: ...er your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahea...

Страница 186: ...you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel...

Страница 187: ...Drive defensively D Don t drink and drive D Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more spac...

Страница 188: ...When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Ke...

Страница 189: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to...

Страница 190: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Страница 191: ...y to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and...

Страница 192: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Страница 193: ...into the gap at close to 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 ar...

Страница 194: ...ve it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are som...

Страница 195: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ven...

Страница 196: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Страница 197: ...a small 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 dri...

Страница 198: ...nd freezing rain begins 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 Accelerate gen...

Страница 199: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of...

Страница 200: ...see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time...

Страница 201: ...our vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your v...

Страница 202: ...ry more than 167 lbs 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change...

Страница 203: ...arry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can D Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you...

Страница 204: ...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 Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here...

Страница 205: ...or our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Buick Customer Relations Center P O Box 5039 Troy MI 48007 5039 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communicatio...

Страница 206: ...e trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct...

Страница 207: ...well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel...

Страница 208: ...bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and i...

Страница 209: ...shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the poss...

Страница 210: ...ulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling syst...

Страница 211: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Chan...

Страница 212: ...make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in they even work if the key isn t in the ignition To turn off the fl...

Страница 213: ...ctricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered...

Страница 214: ...off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sp...

Страница 215: ...near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need...

Страница 216: ...t positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving par...

Страница 217: ...ry but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery...

Страница 218: ...being towed D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck D Always secure the...

Страница 219: ...e Coolant Temperature Gage and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light in the Index You also have a LOW COOLANT warning light on your instrument panel See Low Coolant Warning Light in the Index Overh...

Страница 220: ...it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liqui...

Страница 221: ...r conditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highe...

Страница 222: ...engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it...

Страница 223: ...de in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radia...

Страница 224: ...in water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mix...

Страница 225: ...ing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can...

Страница 226: ...or hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there...

Страница 227: ...e with cap attached counterclockwise and remove it B If you have the supercharged engine remove the nut in the center of the cover shield C Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch ta...

Страница 228: ...bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve after the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover...

Страница 229: ...ap off 10 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 11 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck...

Страница 230: ...a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator peda...

Страница 231: ...y could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even...

Страница 232: ...ment you ll need is in the trunk 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire in the Index for more information...

Страница 233: ...5 23 3 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C...

Страница 234: ...d with wheel covers be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps Once you have loosened the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench if needed you can finis...

Страница 235: ...vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehi...

Страница 236: ...m from the rear edge of the front wheel opening or just behind the two bolts as shown 4 For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 5 inches 13 cm from the front edge of th...

Страница 237: ...urfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When...

Страница 238: ...e Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9...

Страница 239: ...ave the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the...

Страница 240: ...ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension with the protector guide to help...

Страница 241: ...y Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly...

Страница 242: ...ehicle You must calibrate the tire inflation monitor system after installing or removing the compact spare See Tire Inflation Monitor in the Index The system may not work correctly when the compact sp...

Страница 243: ...ifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn y...

Страница 244: ...Engine Oil 6 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 6 20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 29 Brakes 6...

Страница 245: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Страница 246: ...s may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number V...

Страница 247: ...rhood emission control 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...

Страница 248: ...nol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on d...

Страница 249: ...ehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The tethered cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below th...

Страница 250: ...When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or...

Страница 251: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Страница 252: ...pen the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood...

Страница 253: ...r Fluid Reservoir B Battery C Radiator Fill Cap D Remote Positive Battery Terminal E Engine Coolant Recovery Tank F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Engine Oil Dipstick H Engine Oil Fill Cap I Automat...

Страница 254: ...Washer Fluid Reservoir B Battery C Radiator Fill Cap D Remote Positive Battery Terminal E Engine Coolant Recovery Tank F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Engine Oil Dipstick H Engine Oil Fill Cap I A...

Страница 255: ...creased pressure required during specific driving conditions When this increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the supercharger...

Страница 256: ...ual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is...

Страница 257: ...u re through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the America...

Страница 258: ...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 y...

Страница 259: ...r every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner Remember to reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the GM Oil Life Systemt After changing the engine oil the system must be res...

Страница 260: ...or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is located underneath a diagonal brace on the driver s side of the engine To check or replace the air filte...

Страница 261: ...fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter...

Страница 262: ...grille 7 Remove the passenger compartment air filter 8 Then replace the old air filter with the new one For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index 9 Repositio...

Страница 263: ...inch Allen wrench 3 The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Torque to 88 lb in 10 N m Automatic T...

Страница 264: ...mperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather D While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating...

Страница 265: ...gine 1 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 pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read th...

Страница 266: ...After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your ve...

Страница 267: ...xture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain w...

Страница 268: ...ar have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking C...

Страница 269: ...tor Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it w...

Страница 270: ...g Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely...

Страница 271: ...s and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where...

Страница 272: ...so water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it...

Страница 273: ...ne on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle coul...

Страница 274: ...sh it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the...

Страница 275: ...of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is comple...

Страница 276: ...e acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your deal...

Страница 277: ...tabs 3 Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots 4 Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly 5 Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing 6 Turn the bulb socket o...

Страница 278: ...you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take it to your dealer for service however it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps as described in the following procedure...

Страница 279: ...for the vertical aim indicator A is at the center of the headlamp cover and the aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover B Passenger s Side Headlamp...

Страница 280: ...p 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Remove the rubber bulb access cover 3 Twist the sidemarker lamp socket counterclockwise and pull from the head...

Страница 281: ...ulb socket 5 Turn the bulb one quarter turn clockwise to replace 6 Close the trunk Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamp 1 Remove the three plastic wing nuts A Pliers may be required to remove the wing nuts Ther...

Страница 282: ...out of the socket There are two bulbs on each taillamp 6 Push in a new bulb 7 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp assembly Trunk Lid Applique 1 Open the trunk lid halfway 2 Remove the wing nuts...

Страница 283: ...ket 5 Twist and push the back up lamp socket into the trunk lid applique 6 Reinstall the trunk lid applique Dome Lamp If Equipped 1 Grasp the front center and rear center positions of the dome lamp ho...

Страница 284: ...emoval replacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm 3 to 4 inches 7 5 to 10 cm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip fr...

Страница 285: ...serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious in...

Страница 286: ...erloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough r...

Страница 287: ...detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index...

Страница 288: ...km h and above 65 mph 105 km h When learning is complete the system will alert you after 2 8 minutes if a tire is 12 psi 83 kPa different from the other three tires Detection thresholds may be higher...

Страница 289: ...n an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index Whe...

Страница 290: ...s 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 as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could ca...

Страница 291: ...ards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 15...

Страница 292: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your v...

Страница 293: ...tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wh...

Страница 294: ...n t spin your wheels NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If you have other tires use tire chains only where legal and only w...

Страница 295: ...uer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these wil...

Страница 296: ...oughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Proble...

Страница 297: ...oe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild...

Страница 298: ...the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not f...

Страница 299: ...ll cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and...

Страница 300: ...n water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals ab...

Страница 301: ...e underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At lea...

Страница 302: ...plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with...

Страница 303: ...ind this label on the inside of the trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint information and D a list of all production o...

Страница 304: ...protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Break...

Страница 305: ...k Not Used Blank Not Used PCM BCM U H RELAY Ignition Signal Hot in Run and Start Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Underhood Relay RADIO PREM SOUND Remote Radio Premium Sound POWER MIRRORS...

Страница 306: ...p Data Link STOP LAMPS Stoplamps Blank Not Used FRT PARK LPS Parking Lamps Fuse Description POWER DROP Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Hot in ACC and Run CRANK SIGNAL BCM CLUSTER Crank Signal Bo...

Страница 307: ...EAT Passenger s Heated Seat STRG WHL CONT Audio Steering Wheel Controls WIPER Wipers Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood electrical center o...

Страница 308: ...Sunroof HVAC Controls DRL Rear Defog Relay Mini relay Description 9 Cooling Fan 2 10 Cooling Fan 3 11 Starter Solenoid 12 Cooling Fan 1 13 Ignition Main 14 Air Pump Optional Mini relay Description 15...

Страница 309: ...BOL A C Compressor Clutch Diode Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back up 1156 Center High Mounted Stop 3155 Front Parking Turn Signal 4157NAK Headlamp High Beam 9005 Headlamp Low Beam 9006...

Страница 310: ...lbs 0 85 kg Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 N m Fuel Tank 17 0 U S gallons 64 3 L Note All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fil...

Страница 311: ...AC Type RC27 Remote Keyless Entry Batteries Type CR2032 2 or equivalent Spark Plugs 3800 V6 AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3800 Supercharged V6 AC Type 41 921 or NGK Type PTR4B 15 Gap 0 060 i...

Страница 312: ...e needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 19 Part C...

Страница 313: ...t Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect...

Страница 314: ...o the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what y...

Страница 315: ...s on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your 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 se...

Страница 316: ...to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filte...

Страница 317: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 6...

Страница 318: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Страница 319: ...ce See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation i...

Страница 320: ...note j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first Se...

Страница 321: ...proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditio...

Страница 322: ...r supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control S...

Страница 323: ...vice See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Страница 324: ...evel and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection a...

Страница 325: ...er towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transa...

Страница 326: ...and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine...

Страница 327: ...herstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequen...

Страница 328: ...n any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Страница 329: ...e regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parkin...

Страница 330: ...and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect...

Страница 331: ...and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rot...

Страница 332: ...oolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Su...

Страница 333: ...ring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood and Door Hinges...

Страница 334: ...vided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Страница 335: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 336: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 337: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 338: ...Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Roadside Assistance 8 6 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 Cou...

Страница 339: ...s Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Dis...

Страница 340: ...n or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Buick plea...

Страница 341: ...1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligi...

Страница 342: ...ll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up...

Страница 343: ...ity it is a means of assisting customers in an emergency situation D Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 2...

Страница 344: ...ed If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work...

Страница 345: ...ited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available...

Страница 346: ...not become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washing...

Страница 347: ...Troy MI 48007 5039 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Os...

Страница 348: ...n about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfo...

Страница 349: ...00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM BUI ORD00 Prices are subject to change...

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