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“valve-in-head” engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. William C. Durant was instrumental in promoting Buicks across the country using his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. outletsand salespeople as the nucleus of a giant distribution system. Heknew the Buick as a “self-seller”. If automobiles could be this good, he thought, maybe it was time to switch from the horse and buggy business to automobiles.
Durant also created a racing team that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis twoyears before theIndy 500 began. The successof Buick engines was visible not only on the racetrack, but in endurancetests across thecountry and around theworld. Buick was the only carto complete a 1,000-mileChicago-to-New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the first car to travel across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chilein 1914.
c In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in 1949. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the post-war era.
Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special “Car of the Year”. The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. Y I Ed Mertz, GeneralManager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple: 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fall of 1985.
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(@ Table of Contents ................................................................ SeatsandSafetyBelts .................................................................. This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Featuresandcontrols .................................................................. This part explains how to start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and AudioSystems .....................................................
How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they firstreceive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work togetherto explain things quickly. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow andthe word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these bluenotices: In the blue notice area,we tell you about somethmg 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 other manuals,you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual, we’ve used the familiar words and colors that Buick has usedfor years.
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
@ Part 1 Seats and Safety Belts Here you’ll find information about theseats in your Buick. yourSupplemental Inflatable Restraint/Supplemental Restraint System (“air bag”) systemand how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about somethings you should not do with safety belts . Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeadRestraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, andalso about reclining front seatbacks, and head restraints. Manual Seat I fl CAUTION: You can losecontrol of the vehicleif 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 wantto. Adjust the driver’s seatonly when the vehicleis not moving. I Move the lever under the frontseat to unlock it.
Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatback(s) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on theouter side of the seat and movethe seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. Front Control (F): Raise the front of the seat by pushing on the left side of the switch. Push on the right side of the switch to lower the front of the seat.
IA -CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when yourvehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. Y 16 - CAb I I O ~(: The shoulder belt can'tdo its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neckor other Injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen.
Head Restraints Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you-how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should notdo with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system. CAUTION: 1Slide the head restraint up or downso that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt properly.
After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling updoes matter ... a lot! This figure lights up when you turn the keyto “Run” or “Start” when yoursafety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a tone, too. It’sthe reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. You never know if you’ll be in acrash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a badone. A few crashes are very mild.
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. --I I < - When the bike hits theblock, it stops. But the child keeps going! For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.
F I L Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 20 Put someone on it.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the“car.” The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers @ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Safety Belt Reminder Light How To Wear Safety Belts Properly, Adults This section is only for people of adult size. ’ /d CAUTION: There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules far babies and smaller children. If a childwill be d n g in your Buick, see the section after this nne, called “Children.” Follow those rules for ev.?ryone’s protection.
Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt This section describes the driver’s restraint system. B The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight.
3. Pick up the latch plateand pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plateinto the buckle until it clicks. If the belt isn’t longenough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 .. , /" - I You can move theshoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. - --' To move it up or down,squeeze the release handle. When you release the handle, try to move it down a little to make sure it has locked into position. You can move the adjuster up from a lower position by pushing the bottom of the release handle.
L) For a person of averape height: Use a position somewhere in the middle. For a short person: Use the lower or lower-middle position. &: Adjust the height so that the shoulderportion of the belt is properly positioned on your shoulder, awayfrom your face and neck. To help you find a height that is right for you, follow these guidelines: For a tall person: Use the upper or upper-middle position.
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. A @ What’s wrong with this? 1 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder beltis too loose.In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
1A &.' What's wrong with this? CAUTION: 3 You can beseriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong placelike this. In a crash, the belt would go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
/11 I What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can 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 chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force tothe ribs, which aren’t asstrong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
A CAUTION: To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle, The belt should go back out of the way. 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 can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. 1 Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
IA Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System/Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster thanthe blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an airbag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an airbag, and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle.
How The Air Bag System Works INFL. REST. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignitionto “Run” or “Start.” Then the light should go out, which means the system is ready. I a CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your bag air system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced rightaway.
threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 14 mph. However, this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster orslower. In addition, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact.
nitrogen gas used to inflate the air bag will have vented into the passenger compartment, and the bag will be deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen makes up about 80%of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen vents from the bag, small particles are also vented into thepassenger compartment. A CAUTION: ’ Don’t attach anything to the steering wheel pad. It might injure the driver if the air bag inflates. 0 The air bag is designed to inflate only once.
Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. But if the ignition has to beon for electrical work, or if the steering column is to be disassembled, theair bag system must be disconnected. To do this: Turn off the ignition. Remove the SIR/SRS (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
Right Front Passenger Position Center Passenger Position n The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as thedriver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt.
When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make thebelt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. When the lap belt is 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 ofthis section. Make sure the release button on the bucklefaces upward or outward so you would beable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.
/1\ CAUTION: Children You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. 0 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION: Smaller children and babiesshould always be restrained in 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 areso small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips,as it should. Instead, thebelt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find theseinstructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, orboth. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.
A If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. CAUTION: An unsecured child restraint can move around in a collisionor sudden stop and injure peoplein the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it. -- Top Strap 44 If you need tohave an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put it infor you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Position See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck.If so, put it behind the child restraint. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See theearlier section about the topstrap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for thechild restraint. 2. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. 3.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 1 I 46 A A 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the wayout of the retractor to set the lock.
6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and letit go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt. rIp 1 I When you secure a child restraint in acenter seating position, you'll be using the lapbelt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint, Thechild restraint instructions will show you how. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run thelap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt wouldgo in front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2.
4. Bucklethebelt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
Larger Children PA A 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt andlet it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freelyagain and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 52 Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in therear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. I Never do this. g the same belt. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
Q."What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, A but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very closeto the child's faceor neck? A: CAUTION: I Never do this. 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 acrash the child's upper body would have therestraint that belts provide.
Wherever the child sits, thelap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This appliesbelt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coatyou will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to bereplaced. A &.' Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a beltis torn or frayed, geta new one right away. What's wrong with this? l A: 56 The belt is torn.
@ Part 2 I Features & Controls I LHere you can learn about themany standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting and braking. Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly ..and what to do if you have a problem . Part 2 includes: 58 Keys ............................................................................ DoorLocks .......................................................................
. . .... . . Keys ri The ignition keys are for the ignition only. 1 A .CAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other ‘controls or even make the vehiclemove. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. 1 The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
When a new LeSabre, is delivered, the dealerremoves the plugs fromthe keys, and givesthem to the f i s t owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to havenew ones made easily using these plugs. If your ignition keys don’t haveplugs, go toyour Buick dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. I *... . t f From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock control on the door down. To unlock the door, slide the lock control up.
Power Door Locks (Option) Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out andclose the door. If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet ( 9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle.
5. Still keeping the program terminal grounded, repeat Step 4 with the second transmitter. If you disconnect the ground wire before completing this step, only the first transmitter is matched. If you make a mistake, disconnect the jumper wire and start over at Step3. BLK LSSEMBLY LINE DIAGNOSTIC NK CONNECTOR (ALDL) 6. Remove the jumper wire. (Note: The system will not operate if the jumper wire is still connected.) -.. . I I 3.
1 For battery replacement, use two Duracell batteries, type DL-20 16, or a similar type. To replace the batteries: 64 @ 1. Remove the screw from the back cover. 2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put them in as the direction under the batteries indicate. 4. Replace thefront cover. Make sure the cover is on tightly , so water won’t get in. Replace the screw in the back cover.
Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening therear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to opena rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door lock: Theft 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. Vehicle theft is big business, especially insome cities. Although your Buick hasa number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put onit can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
e Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glovebox. 0 Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you. PASS-Key I1 TM deterrent system. This means you don’t have todo anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
needs service. If your vehicledoes start, the first ignition key may be faulty.See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 . New Vehicle CLBreak-InSS If you accidentally use a key that has a damagedor missing resistor pellet, thestarter won’t work and the security light will flash. Butyou don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys. Your modern See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who canservice the Pass-Key I1 TM to have a new key made.
Ignition Key Positions I Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock. This lock gives you five different positions. Before you put the key in, your ignition willbe in the “Lock” position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theftdeterrent feature. The otherpositions let you performthese functions: ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into “Acc”, push in the key and turn it toward you.
OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock thesteering wheel like “Lock.”Use “Off’ if you must have your car in motion while theengine is off. RUN: This is the position for driving. Starting Your Engine Move your shift leverto “ P ’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start inany other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. START: This position starts your engine.
4. If your engine stillwon’t start (or startsbut then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in “Start” for aboutthree seconds. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing,but this time keepthe pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.
Engine Block Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather,0 O F (-18 C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-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 110-volt outlet. CAUTION: 0 Plugging the cord intoan ungrounded outlet could cause anelectrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord couldoverheat and cause a fire.
r Automatic Transaxle PARK R N O 3 2 1 There areseveral different positions for your shift lever. P (Park) This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. A CAUTION: a . -II It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle If the shift [ever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when ihe engine is running unless you hsve to.
into thegear you wish. See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)” in this part. ~ R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. A CAUTION: Shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while . your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot-is firmly on the brake pedal,your.vehicle could move very rapidJy. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of “P” (Park) or“N” (Neutral) while your engine is racing.
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. 0 D or 3 (Third Gear) This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. NOTICE: Don’t drivein “2” (S or you can damage your trans “D or 3” as much as possible.
NOTICE: Parking Brake If your front wh drive. This might happen if you were stuck i very deep sandor mud or were up agains object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't ho your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat anddamage the transaxle. Useyour brakes or shift into "P'' Park to holdyour vehicle in position on a hill. The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
NOTICE I 1 To release the parking brake: Driving witht rear brakes to overheat.You may haveto replace them, and you could also damage other parts If you are on a hill: See “Parkingon Hills” in the Index. That section showshow to turn your front wheels. If you are towing atrailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. Thatsection shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever.
Shifting Into ccP99 (Park) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 1 A CAUTION: set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully In ‘6P’’(Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the*enginerunning, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Move the lever up as far as it will go. It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fullyin “P” [Park)with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehiclewith the engine running,St could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. 3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 4.
Shifting Out of‘‘P” (Park) Parking Over Things That Burn Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from T“ (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into “P” . ”. .. (Park) as you maintain brake application. Thenmove the shift lever into the gear you wish.
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked Engine Exhaust - CAUTION: ‘A It’s better not to park with the engine running.But if you wer have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaustcan kill. It contains the gas ,rbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t seeor smell. It can causeunconsciousness and death. You might have exhaustcoming in if: rn Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
CAUTION: (Continued) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fullyin “P’ (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. is Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’reon fairly level ground, always setyour parking brake and after youmove the shift lever to “P” (Park).
You may also have alock out button. Push LOCK to disable the power window switches. This will prevent passengers from openingand closing the windows. Push UNLOCK to allow your passengers to be able to use their window switches again. Horn Remote Trunk Release I! The trunk release switch in the glove box must be “ON” for the “TRUNK” button to work. To sound the horn,press a pad with the horn symbol on either side of the steering wheel.
The “TRUNK” button is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The ignition switch must also be ON and the transaxle in PARK or NEUTRAL for it to work. If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it will also unlock the trunk. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust thesteering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enterthe vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator b i The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 CruiseControl(Option) The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make surethey are working.
some jurisdictionsmay require that you operate your lower beam lampswith fog lamps at all times, or that headlamps be turned on wheneveryou must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at dawn or dusk.It is recommended that you check with you own Stateor Provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the“LO” position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to “HI.” To stop the wipers, move t’ bandto “OFF.” A CAUTION: Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enoughto drive safely. To avoid damage, be sureto clear ice and snow from the wiper blades beforeusing them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefullyloosen or thawthem. If your bladesdo become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Cruise Control (Option) NOTICE: ~ I 0 0 I0 When using concentrated washer fluid iollow the manufacturer instructions for Idding water. Don’t mix water with ready to use washe fluid .Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts oft water doesn’t clean as well as washer Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which c it is completely full. Don’t use radiator a windshield washer. It c paint.
A To Set Cruise Control CAUTION: 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 orin heavy traffic. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. Don’t use Cruise Controlon slippery roads.> 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.” . J IA ......
2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. (The “CRUISE’ light on the instrument panel will come on.) To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you applythe brake. This, of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control.But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from“ON” to “Resume/Accelerate” for about half a second. 4.
IA CAUTION: If you hold the switch at “ResumelAccelerate” . longer than halfa second, the vehicle willkeep going faster until you release the switchapply or the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want togo faster, don’t hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate.” To Increase !heed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 2. Push the button at the endof the lever, then release the button andthe accelerator pedal.
Here’s the second way togo to a higher speed: To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: F I ’ I 1. Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. c 1. Move the Cruise switch from“ON” to “Resume/Accelerate.” Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. 2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than halfa second.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your footoff the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control onHills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When goingup steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
To Erase Speed Memory 2. Move the Cruise switch to “OFF.” (The “CRUISE’ light will go out.) When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition,or shift into “P” (Park), your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights .. These lights switches control these light systems: 0 i Headlights Taillights 0 Parking Lights 0 LicenseLights 0 SidemarkerLights 0 Instrument Panel Lights ~ i HEADLIGHTS ~ Press the LIGHTS switch to turn the headlights on. Press it again to turn them off.
Press the PARK switch to turn the parking lights on. turn them off. (If the parking lights Press it again to were turned on with the PARK switch, they must be turned off with that switch). Panel Lights Lights 660N’Z Warning If the parking light or headlight switch is left on you’ll off and hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition open the driver’s door. c The instrument panel intensity can be adjusted by moving this lever between “LO” and “HI”.
Front Seat Reading Lights (Option) Rear Seat Reading Lights (Option) Front seat reading lights areturned on or off by pressing the LAMP switch. The light, the switch, and a coat hanger are above each rear door. Slide the switch to turn the light on or off. Courtesy Lights When any door is opened, several lights go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. You also can turn these lights on by sliding the panel light switch to INT (Interior).
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The CanadianFederal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can makeyour vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers duringdaylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. of the Your DRL work with a light sensor on top instrument panel. Don’t cover itup.
Mirrors Outside Mirrors Inside Mirror Manual When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirrorso you can see clearly behind your car. The day-night adjustmentallows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from thelights behind you. h L To adjust theleft outside mirror, rotate the knob located on the driver’s door. The rightoutside mirror must be adjusted manually. Adiust each mirror so you can just see the side of your veiicle and the area behindyour vehicle.
Optional Convex Outside Mirror If yourBuickhastheYourright sidemirrorisconvex. optional power mirror, the A convex mirror’s surface is curved fromthedriver’s seat, mirrorControl is located On the driver’s door. 1A I so you can see more - - CAUTION: If you aren’t usedto a convex mirror, you canhit another vehicle.A convex mirror can make Move the switch in the middle of the control to choose the right or left mirror. Push the arrow controlsin the direction you want to move the mirror.
Convenience Net (Option) Dual Sun Visors Each sunvisor has two parts, so that both the windshield and door glass can be shaded at the same time. Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can.
Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) This mirror is on the largerof the passenger's sun visors. It may also be on the largerof the driver's sun visors. The lightsturn on when the mirror cover is opened. The brightness of the light canbe adjusted by sliding this switch.
Cigarette Lighter The rear ashtrays may also be removed for cleaning. @$$$ i” :-.. iaJsl 1 It’s near the ashtray. To use one, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. from the heating element when it’s ready. That mer Tlammaole rnlngs Inrc your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.
Storage Armrest (Option) The armrestbetween the front seats opens into a storage area. To open it, press the lever at the front edge. Inside a cupholder flips forward and unfolds to hold two cups. The cupholder is designed to breakaway should it receive excessive pressure. If it breaks away, snap the edges back into place. There is also aremoveable coinholder, cassette tape and compact disc storage area.
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used inthe US.)or kilometers (usedin Canada). Your Buick hasa “tamper-resistant odometer.”If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers, probably someone has tried to turn it back. The numbers may not be accurate.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes thewarning lights and gages that may be onyour vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gagescould also saveyou or others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Your fuel gage shows abouthow much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. When the indicator nears “E,” you still have a little fuel left. You need to get more fuel right away. Brake System Warning Light Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F’. 0 It takes more (or less) gas tofill up than the gage indicated.
parking brake set, a chimewill also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have abrake problem. If the light and chime come on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, havethe vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Car” in the Index.
The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come onwhenyouaredrivingwithacompactsparetire. If this happens, thelight means you won’t have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire. If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if it comes on again when you’re driving, your Buick needs service. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) TRACTION OFF The “TRACTION OFF” warning light means that the system is not working.
/I\ Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed when the “TRACTION OFF“ warning light is on, they can explode and you or others could be injured.And, spinning your tires with the “TRACTION OFF” warning light on can cause the transaxleto overheat or can cause other problems. That could cause an enginefire or other damage. When you’re stuck,spin the wheels aslittle as possible. Don’tspin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/hl as shown on the speedometer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ,ENGINESOON If you have the Gage Cluster, you have a gage that shows the enginecoolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! That reading meansthe same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle wlrn rnis llgr In, after a while the emission controls won’t worK as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could Engine Oil Pressure Light And Gage i This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. If your car has the optional gage cluster, you can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument panel.
‘‘Check Oil Level” Light (Option) 2. If you’re “idling” at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. 3. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. CHECK OIL LEVEL., But, when this light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through your engineproperly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. I A CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the 001 pressure is low. If you do, your engine can becomeso hot thatit catches fire.
“Change Oil Soon’’ Light (Option) This light is activated by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. It indicates that the engine oil has degraded enough to require changing. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. This is determined by electronically monitoring engine speed, coolanttemperature and vehicle speed. Sincethe change interval is dependent on driving habits and conditions, the “Change Oil Soon” light may come on as early as 2,000 miles or less for harsh circumstances.
Volts Gage OLTS When you turn the key to RUN, this light will come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systemsareworking. If the light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories, and set your air system to OFF. If you have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the electrical system. The normal range is 11 to 15 volts.
I NOTICE: Tachometer 2B 2 ' \ \ 4 I I 5 \ 1c I 1 z RPM X 1OOU UNLEADED FUEL ON The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is going. It displays enginespeed in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM). I Do not operate the engine with the tachorn the red area, or engine damagemay occur.
@ Part 3 ComfortControls & Audio Systems In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfortcontrol systems and audio systemsoffered with your Buick . Be sure toread about the particular system supplied with your vehicle . Part 3 includes: Comfort Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 123. 126 Heater and Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Buick Comfort Control System Air Outlets This part tells you how to make your air system work for you. 1 Fresh air from outsideyour vehicle flowsthrough your Buick when the car is moving. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air toflow through by selecting anyair choice (exceptthe rear window defogger) andthe HI fan speed. Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents.
Rear Passenger ComforTemp (Option) c. If you have this option,you can adjust the direction of the airflow to the rear seating area. If your Buick has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control option, it looks like this: The following information tells you how it works. You will hear a beep each timea button is pushed. The display will show fan, temperature andmode settings.
Ext Temp D D EXT. TEMP Push this and the display will indicate the outside temperature (unless the system is OFF). Push it again toreturn to the regular system display. To choose the temperature you want maintained inside the car, push one of these. You can choose from 60°F (16OC), for maximum cooling, and 90 F (33"C), for maximum heating. It is not necessary to choose the extremetemperature to get the system to heat or cool at the maximum. The system does it automatically.
Dual Zone Auto When the system is set for automatic, air will come from the floor outlets,the instrument panel outlets, or both. Fan speed will vary (unless a blowerLO or HI button has been pushed)as the system getsto and maintains the temperature setting you have selected. The display will show the set temperature and blower speed. In cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan, to avoid blowingcold air.
PASSENBER CLIMATE CONTROL The right front seat passenger can also activate the dual zone function by pressing the WARM or COOL buttons on the passenger door. Fan Speeds The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the fan on t- Ilr AUTO. --%- AUTO The indicator above the control will show the difference from the main temperature setting. ~ If you want the blower fan to run at a lower speed, push the LO button.
c L I I I If you want to raise the blower speed, push the HI button. The blower speed will increase with every push of the button until maximum speed is reached. Ht r You can use ECON when you don’t need to cool the outside air. The system will work like the AUTO mode without cooling. The air Defog 1 HTR E To warm the air,press HTR and adjust the temperature and fan speeds for your comfort. Most of the air will come from the floor outlets.
Air entering the car will be evenly split between the floor outlets andthe outlets near the windshield. Rear Window Defogger (Option) The linesyou see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window. After 10 minutes, it will gooff by itself or, pressing the button again during the heating cycle will shut it off. If you need additional warming time, push the button again.
If your Buick has this climate control system,the following information tells you how it works. Lever Controls The upper lever changes the fan speeds.The lower lever changes the temperature of the air comingthrough your air outlets. Air Conditioning The next three selections cool the air. The air conditioner won't work well unless all the windows are closed. On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air out.
Bi-Level This setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool. On days like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. The Bi-level setting directs outside air intoyour vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed toward your upper body through the instrument panel outlets, while slightly warmed air isdirected through the heater outlet at your feet.
Rear Window Defogger (Option) The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press thebutton to start warming your 1 window. After-10 minutes it will go off by itself, or pressing thebutton again during the heating cycle will shut it off. If you need additional warming time, push the button again. Audio Systems Your Delco@ audiosystem has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment outyour system if you acquaint yourself with it first.
AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. ManyAM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ isa registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your D ~ I C O @system can getC-QUAM@,your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it. I A CAUTION: Hearing damagefrom loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumesof sound.
Balance The BAL control behind the upper knob allows you to How To Operate Your Sound System balance the sound between the right and left speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM. SCAN , SEEK ---- _ - - i 2 3 4 - SEI . FADE The FADE control behind the lower knob moves the sound between the front and rear speakers. SEEK Pressing the SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station and stop.
0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. In addition to the4 stations set as above, up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Bass Slide the bass lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust the bass lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear. Tune in the desired station. Press SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display).
0 It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the knobto display the time.) It allows you to hear the other sideof a tape. (Press the knob while a cassette is playing.) When a radio is playing with the time displayed, the radio station frequency will display if you push the knob. Balance The control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the soundbetween the right and left speakers.
Clock To set the clock: Press the SET button. 0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears onthe display. Treble Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response. If station is weak or noisy, slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce thenoise. Bass Slide theBASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust the BASS lever to give apleasing sound to your ear.
PROGRAM To go from one sideof the tape to the other, press the upper knob. Note the lighted arrows next to the 4 and STOP-E JECT To remove or stop the tapeand switch to radio, press the STOP-EJECT button. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these twothings: 0 It controls the volume. The volume knob increases and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load. It allows you to mute the radio or tapeplay. Press to mute; press again to listen.
RCL It tells you the time orthe radio frequency. When the ignition is off, push RCL to display thetime. With the radio on, when the time is displayed,push RCL to display the frequency. SEEK 4 or b Pressing the SEEK 4 or b button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop. SCAN When you press SCAN, the radio will go tothe next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SC will appear in the display.
With the radio on,press a tape into the slot marked AUTO REVERSE (tape side goesin first). FWD To advance the tape,press FWD and the tapewill Once the tapeis playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, balance, and fadejust asyou did forradio. The arrow in the graphic display abovethe word TAPE indicates which side of the tape is being played. Your tape player has an auto reverse feature which automatically plays the other side of the tape after the first side hasplayed.
station that was tuned in when you inserted a tape. Pressing ST-PL again will allow thetape to resume where it stopped. It controls the volume. The volume knob increases and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load. It allows you to mute the radio or tape player. Press to mute; press again to listen. BAL The control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers. Notice the display arrow to see wherethe balance is set.
RCL It tells you the time. When the ignition is off, push RCL to display the time. With the radio on, and the time displayed, push it to see thefrequency. 0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. SET will disappear from the display when the station is set. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. SEEK 4 or b Clock Pressing the SEEK 4 or b button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop. To set the clock: 0 Press the SET plushbutton.
To Play A Compact Disc RCL Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discsonly. Press RCL tosee what track is playing. Press it again within 5 seconds to seehow long it hasbeen playing. The display will automatically return to the time of day. Press PWR to turn the system on. The track number also appearswhen you change the volume or when a new track starts toplay. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up.
FWD Press and holdFWD to advance quickly withina track. Release it to resume playing. Watch the graphic display to stopat a specific passage. PREV Press PREV to hearthe previous track. Pressit again to move back one more track. NEXT Press NEXT to hear the next track instead of waiting until the present track is finished.If you hold this button, or pressit more than once, thedisc will advance further. STFL Press ST/PL (Stop/Play) and thedisc will stop h d the radio will play.
Step 1. Write down any 6-digit number and keepit in a safe place. Step 2. Turn the ignition tothe ACC or RUN position. Step 3. Press PWR to turn the radiooff. Step 4. Press presets 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them until “- - -” shows on the display(at least 5 seconds). Step 10. Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8. Step 11. Press the AM-FM knob. If the display shows “SEC” , the verification process was successful and the system is SECURE.
Disabling The Theft System Step 1. Press preset buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with ignition “On” and radiopower “Off’. The displaywill show “SEC”, indicating theunit is in the securemode. Step 2. Press the SET button. The display will show ‘600097. Step 3. Enter the first three digitsof the code following step 6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs. The display will show the numbers as entered. Step 4. Press the AM-FM button. The radio will display “000”.
Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surfaceof a disc is soiled, dampena clean, soft cloth ina mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent,you can straighten it out by hand.
I NOTICE II Don’t lubrica could damage it. J I NOTICE 3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off. Before enteri your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not go down when you turnthe radiooff, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned.
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@ Part 4 Your DrivingandtheRoad Here you’ll find information about drivingon different kindsof roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving . Part 4 includes: Roadsigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DefensiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Color of Road Signs & WRONG WAY RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some DO NOT movement is not allowed. Examples are ENTER and WRONG WAY. Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It'sa good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or a chance to read intent of the sign even before you have it.
I A I u RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING LOW SHOULDER BRIDGE FLAGGER AHEAD WORKERS AHEAD L YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign. It may signal a railroad crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow solid line painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.” ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want to slow downwhen you see an orange sign, as part of the road may be closedoff or torn up.
J-L I 44f ---- I ~ HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services. GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signsmay indicate upcoming freeway exitsor show the direction you should turn to reacha particular place.
Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tellyou something, too. ~~ I --- I i CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest. I ST0 P AnOCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP.It is always red with white letters. A 7 A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead-for example, a curve, steep hill, soft shoulder, ora narrow bridge.
~ 1 A TRIANGLE,pointed downward,indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. “t L 1 JLEFT THROUGH A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane roadsto indicate a NO PASSING ZONE. This sign will be on the left side of the roadway. KEEP RIGHT OR ‘c RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities.
The basic messageof many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols.A picture withina circle with a not to do. diagonal line across it shows what Symbols on Road Signs I I There are many international road signsin use today.
Traffic Lights Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you must stop beforeturning on red. x REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows arebeing used in the lights forimproved traffic control. On some multilaneroads, green arrows light up, indicating that traffic in one ormore lanes can move or make a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no matter what.
Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE Pavement markings addto traffic signs and signals. They give informationto drivers without taking attention from theroadway. A solid yellow line on your side of the road or lane means “don’t cross.’’ Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requires driver signals. Turn and lane change signals. Always signal when you plan to turn or change lanes.
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving Drive is: defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “beready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Drunken Driving 0 How much alcohol is in the drink. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousandsof victims every year. Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: 0 The drinker’s body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol.
BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce(120 ml) glasses 1-1/2 ounces of wine or three mixed drinks if each had (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. if It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s 0.12 percent. A person who BAC would be close to consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a slightly lowerBAC level.
But it’s very important tokeep in mind that the ability to drive is affectedwell below a BAC of 0.10 percent. of many people Research shows that the driving skills are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effectsare worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chanceof being in an accident increases a BAC of 0.05 percent or sharply for drivers who have above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systemsthat make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are thebrakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systemshave to dotheir work at theplaces where the tires meet the road. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push onthe brake pedal. That’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.
0 0 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. IA CAUTION: -’+ “Riding” your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that they won’t work well. You might not be ableto stop your vehicfein time to avoid an accident.
0 If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it whenyou brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has anadvanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding.
1 /A CAUTION: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up tothe brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. 1 To Use Anti-Lock: I You can steer around the obstaclewhile braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Traction Control System (Option) Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This isespecially useful in slippery road conditions. The traction control system works at low speeds only, such as when you accelerate from a stop. It applies brake pressure to an individual wheel that the system senses is about tospin. Your Buick has front discbrakes and rear drum brakes. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise,but this is normal.
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. brake stops about every 1000 miles (1600 km), so your brakes will adjust propexly. Rear Drum Brakes Braking in Emergencies Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if the rear you ever heara rear brake rubbing noise, have brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
the front wheels.If there’s no traction, inertia will keep Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to tried to steera vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. accelerate untilyou are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten thewheel once you have avoided the object.You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop. Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver.
Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulderwhile you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then,if there isnothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
So here are some tips forpassing: 0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that mightaffect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for abetter time. 0 Watch for traffic signs,pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delayyour pass. A broken center lineusually indicates it’s all right to pass (providing theroad ahead is clear).
0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting toturn. If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease alittle to the right.
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water, ice or packed snow on theroad to make a “mirrored surface” - and slow downwhen you have any doubt. Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving. One to be impaired-- by reason is that some drivers are likely alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want to go. Here are sometips on night driving.
Night Vision No one can seeas well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase.A SO-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at nightas a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night in bright vision. For example, if you spend the day sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night.
A Few More Night Driving Suggestions Driving in the Rain Keep your windshield and all the glasson your vehicle clean -- inside and out. Glareat night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass surfacesvery filmy and can be a vision hazard if it’s left there. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle andflash more than clean glass would, making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly.
The heavier the rain, the harder it isto see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make itharder to see road signs andtraffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road, and even people walking. Road spray canoften be worse for vision than rain, especially if it comes froma dirty road. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.
actually blinded, drop back. Don’t pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly is better than having an accident. to pass -- or if you get hit by a gust of wind. You could suddenly find yourself out of control. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can ir your tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road.
Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost. It can be so mild that you can see through it for several hundred feet (meters). Or it might be so thick that you can see only a few feet (meters)ahead. It may come suddenly to anotherwise clearroad. And it can be a major hazard. When you drive intoa fog patch, your visibility will be reduced quickly. The biggest dangers arestriking the vehicle ahead or being struckby the onebehind. Try to “read” the fog density down theroad.
lights on, start yourhazard warning flashers, and sound your horn at intervals orwhen you hear approaching traffic. Pass other vehicles in fog onlyif you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fogis worse up ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them.
Pull to the right (with care) and stop clearof intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles. Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keepto the right. Driveat the same speed mostof the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaksa smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. Entering the Freeway At the entrance there is usuallya ramp that leads tothe freeway.
If you are on a three-lane freeway, treat theright lane as the slower-speed through lane, the middle lane as the as the higher-speed through lane, and the left lane passing lane. Before changinglanes, check your rearviewmirrors. Then use yourturn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehiclein your “blind” spot.
Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways. 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? e Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? e Fuel, Engine Oil. Other Fluids: Have you checked Long-distance driving on freeways and regular all levels? highways is the same in some ways.
On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you’ll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. What can youdo about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen.
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 - . Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also thebrakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do someof the slowing down. Don't make yourbrakes do it all.
1A surprised by a vehicle coming toward you in the same lane. CAUTION: Coasting downhill in “N” (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have t
Parking on Hills Another part of this manual tells howto 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 turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into trafflc. Here’s how: Parking Downhill Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful where you stop if you decide to look at the view or takepictures. Look for pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing.
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into “F”’ (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of “P’ (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, always be sure to shift into “P’ (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “ Shifting Into ’P’ (Park)” in the Index.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Winter Driving 0 Here are some tips for winter driving: Include an ice scraper, 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 willbe driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snowor ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation.You’ll have a lot lesstraction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. I What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on.But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all.
0 Watchforslipperyspots.Theroadmightbefineuntil you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas of trees, where the sun can’t reach: around clumps behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extraclothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floormats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keepwarm. - CAUTION: (Continued) 4 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour orso until help comes. If You’re Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index. Towing a Trailer I- I A CAUTION: If you don’t use‘the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer.
trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Handling Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.
e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for vehicle when you installa trailer hitch?If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. e The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches.
Following Distance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Stay at least twice as farbehind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehiclewithout a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, ona hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; But if you ever have to park your rig ona hill, here’s how to do it: Shift into a gear; and 0 Release the parking brake. 1.
@ Part 5 Problems on theRoad Here you’ll find what todo about some problemsthat can occuron the road. Part 5 includes: 196 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................................. Other Warning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................................. 197 198 .............................................. “Jump”Starting ..................... 203 .............................................. TowingYourBuick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flashers I I . - Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off.
Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard warning flasherswork no matter what position your key is in, and evenif the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashersare on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the sideof the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting NOTICE: If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please follow the steps below do to it safely. Ignoring these damage to your vehicle thatwouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Buickby pushing or pulling i won’t work, andit could damage your vehicle. CAUTION: I Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: To Jump Start Your Buick: Theycontain that can burn you.
’A ‘A CAUTION: You could be injured if the vehiclesroll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in “P” (Park) or a manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). I 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, andradios. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries. And it could save your radio! If you leave your radio on, It could be m y damaged. Therepairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 4.
A CAUTION: Using a match 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 to add waterto the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure theright amount offluid is there. Ifit is low, add waterto take care of that first. If youdon’t, explosive gascduld be present.
.- . 1 : . t - - - 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don't let the otherend touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine partsthat move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks gettingback to thebattery is much less. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anythinguntil the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’tgo to the dead battery.
12. Remove the cablesin reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Takecare that they don't touch each other or any other metal. rp+, Towing Your Car Try to havea GM dealer ora professional towing service tow your Buick.The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier(C) tow truck.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. A To help avoidinjury toyou or others: 0 The make, model, and year of your vehicle. Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. When the towing servicearrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations.The operator may want to see them.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must.
Front Towing Hook-Ups Attach “T” hook chains behind the front wheels into the bottom slots of the cradle rails on both sides. Position a 4” x 4” wood beam across the slingchains contacting the bottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbar just under the front bumper. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach “T” hook chains to the slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. C ‘b L . ”- ir, d- Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear fascia. A 4” x 4” wood beam is not needed. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about a hot engine on your Buick instrument panel, If you have the optional gage cluster, you may also have a coolanttemperature warning gage. badly damaged. Thecostly covered by your warranty. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: CAUTION: eam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine ifyou see or hear steamcoming from it.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Justto be safe, drive slower for aboutten minutes. If the warning doesn't comeback on, you can drive normally. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you're parked,to see if the warning stops.
0 I -' The coolant level should be at or above "FULL COLD.'' If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system, e A! ek-bic fan under the k o d - c a nstart up even when' the endne is not runniiig and canInjure yoG. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. /A If the coolantinside the coolantrecovery tank is boiling, don't do anything elseuntil it cools down.
I NOTICE How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above “FULL COLD,” add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) ‘A CAUTION: 1 In cold weather, water c I fr ze an :rack engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts.Us€ the recommended coolant.
A CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolantcontains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank isorat above “FULL COLD,” start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix is directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system cool beforeyou do it.
I How to Add Coolant to the Radiator #, A@ ' I 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose,is no longer hot.Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left untilit first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear ahiss, wait for thatto stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. E I 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to "FULL COLD." 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
Bp. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe engine fans. :.*-. L 1 8. Thenreplace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrowson the pressure cap line up like this. 7. By this time the coolant level inside theradiator filler neck may be lower. If the level islower, add more of the propermix through the fillerneck until the level reaches thebase of the filler neck.
If a Tire GoesFlat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly.If air goes by driving slowly toa level place. Turn on your hazard out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. warning flashers.
The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
I If your vehicle has an aluminumwheel with a center cover, remove itby using the flat end of the wheel wrench to access the wheel nuts. If your vehicle has a wheel cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench. Pry alongthe edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. Be careful; the rim edges may be sharp. Don't try to remove it with your bare hands. (Note: When replacing any wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover.
If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, remove them as follows: If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel, you may have plastic wheel nut caps. Use the wheelnut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the wheel nuts.
Use the wire wheel key wrench to remove the wheel cover. Using the flat end of the key wrench handle, between the wire wheel cover and the center cap,pry off the center cap.
Remove the theft deterrent wheel nut, by placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the left. Pull the wire wheel cover. Note: When replacing the wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Next, attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack. Raise the jack a little by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise (to the right).
the vehicle tofall off the iack. Besure to fit t k I ' Position the jackunder the vehicle. There is a notchin the frame near each of the wheels. Fit the topof the jack into the notch nearestthe wheel with the flat tire. The jack handlehas markings at8" for the rear; 10" for the front to help you locate'thejacking notches inthe frame. I a CAUTION: I Gettingunderavehiclewhen it is jackedupis dangerous. If the vehicleslips offthe jack, you could be badly injured or killed.
Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raisethe vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire fit. to CAUTION: Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. f pll I Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it isfastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose aftera time. Thewheel could come riff and causean accident. Whenyou change a eel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attachesto the vehicle.
- IA CAUTION: , Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do; the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. Place - - the spare on the wheel mounting surface. * A ... P A ? % % 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.
I . Tighte.n the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower thejack completely.
/I\ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tlghtened wheel nuts can cause-thewheel to become loose and even’come off. This could lead to an acclelent. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them,be sure to get the right kind. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 ft. Ibs. (140 Nmm). Now secure all the equipment back into the trunk storage area. I /WRENCH Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire.
Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spare on some othervehicle. Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after atime. Check the inflation pressureregularly. It should be 60 psi (420 Wa). Thecompact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles (5000 km), so you can finish your trip and haveyour full-size tire repaired orreplaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to dowhen your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. 1 I LAUTION: If you letyour tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you or others could beinjured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Thatcould cause anengine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible.
@ Part 6 Service & Appearance Lare Here you will find information about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and fuel information. and There is also technical information about your then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant .levels vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care . Part 6 includes: ServiceTips ...................................................................... 230 Fuel .............................................................................
Service Your Buick dealer knowsyour vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go toyour dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Buick Service Manual.
Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specificationsASTM D48 14 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels so you should not have should have the proper additives, to add anything to the fuel. In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be sureyou get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED’ right on the pump.And only unleaded nozzles will fit intoyour vehicle’s filler neck. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87.
gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the country that havehigh carbon monoxide levels. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolinesare specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline.By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels.
Filling Your Tank . . A .- I The capis behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hangthe cap inside the fuel door. CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline. Place the cap on the inner most edge and turn as necessary to secure.
A Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Hood Release Ifyou get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, you couldbe badly burned. Gasoline if you open the fuel filler can spray out on you cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in’hot weather. Open the fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. When you put the cap back on,turn it to the right until you hear aclicking noise.
I -. I Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 1A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. I I The hood release is located under the hood, near the center, and at the front edgeof the grille. Push this leverup and lift the hood.
A Engine Oil CAUTION: It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plasticor rubber. Youor others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn ontoa hot engine.
1 NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil.If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area thatshows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Use the engine oil fill cap next to the oil dipstick to add oil. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth, thenpush it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG “ S G ’ must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF,SG,CC,” etc. These letters of show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels quality. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSIN GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COW STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
SAElow-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE low-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60 F ( 16 C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, below 0 F (- 18 C), you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container showits viscosity, or thickness, Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel.
What to Do with Used Oil: A Air Cleaner CAUTION: Used engine oil contains thingsthat have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properlythrow away clothing or rag8 on. M n g used engine oil. I I Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replacethe air filter. When to Check and Change: See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index. A A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checkingthe transaxle fluid levelif you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures are above90 "F (32 "C). 0 At high speed for quite a while. 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 "F (82 "C to 93 " C ) .
are made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRONs-IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. Engine Coolant 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4.
parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant change. If you use these, you don’t need to add anything else. I k!, CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolantmix.
To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level shouldbe at “FULL COLD,’’ or a little A higher. When yourengine is warm, the level should be up to “FULL HOT,”or a little higher. CAUTION: I You can beburned ifyou spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, -..d it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. To Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank.
Thermostat How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Engine coolant temperature is controlledby a thermostat in the engine coolantsystem. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluidlevel on the dipstick. When you replace your thermostat, an ACS thermostat is recommended.
Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. P4OTICE a When using follow the man adding wate 0 Don’t mix wate fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid and other parts of the washer system. Also water doesn’t clean as well as washer 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 fu when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which coulddamage the it is completely full.
Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. A CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine.
What to Add: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11@ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. 0 DOT-5silic your vehicle. Don’t use it. Don’t let someone putin the wrong kind o fluid.
A Headlamp Bulb Replacement CAUTION: Batteries have 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. I Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. a, --. Halogen Bulbs 1 6!& CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Lift the headlamp away from the car. Pull the bulb socket straight out. Turn the bulb socket1/4 turn counter-clockwise7while pressing it firmly. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from theplastic base. To install, attach thewire connector (A) to the plastic base making sure thelock tab (B) is over thelock (C). Install the bulb by putting the small tab (D) into the small notch in the lamp (E). Turn the bulb socket 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it into place.
Taillamp Bulb Replacement -- t . Open thetrunk. To access thetrunk taillamp bulbs, pull the carpet away from the rear area. Pull the bulbassembly straight out of the socket. Pull the bulb straight out of the assembly. Replace the bulb and reassemble. 3C3 To replace the trunk lid taillamp bulbs, pull the bulb assembly straight out of the socket. Pull the bulb straight out of the assembly. Replace the bulb and reassemble.
Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL KG LBS. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE PRESSURE SPEED SIZETIRE PSVKPa RTG FRT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL , INFORMATION MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S.
b, CAUTION: I 1 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximumfront and rearGAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could causeyou to lose control. Also, overloading canshorten the life of your vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comeswith high quality tires madeby a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick. If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers. A CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading yourtires can cause overheating asa result of too much friction.
Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label whichis on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at leastthree hours or driven no more than a mile. When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at60 psi (420 P a ) . How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressureas shown on the Tire-Loading To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are . rotated at the mileages recommended in the properly tightened. See “WheelNut Torque” in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Index. Services’’ in the Index. Tire Inspection and Rotation I Use this rotation pattern.
c: The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. . Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS You need a new tireif: you can see the indicators at three places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
A I CAUTION: graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, servicepractices and differences in road characteristics and climate. ; Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash.
which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades the B andA represent higher levels of performance on laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Used Rep1- - ‘A CAUTION: - Vheels ’A CAUTION: 0 Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or whwl nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make yourtires lose air and makeyou lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correctwheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Putting a used wheelon your vehicleis dangerous.
Appearance Care A CAUTION: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst intoflame if you strikea match or get themon a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside.
0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate thestained area. 0 If a ring forms afterspot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric I Wipe with a clean cloth. 0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 0 Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. Then follow the solvent-type instructions above. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphaltwill stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed.
Keep belts cleanand dry. Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades ’A If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be onthe blade or windshield. Care of Safety Belts CAUTION: I Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mitd soap and lukewarm water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of thesun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (non-detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make surethe body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosionprotection. Foreign Material Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your Buick dealer. PART NUMBER SIZE 12345343 16 02. (0.473L) 1052277 1052863 12 02. (0.354L) 1 oz. (0.028kg) Spray-A-Squeak 1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes, polishes 1050173 16 oz. (0.473L) Chrome Cleanerand Polish Removes rust and corrosion 1050I74 16 oz. (0.473L) 1050214 32 02. (0.946L) 1050244 spot 1050427 Also removal 16 02. (0.473L) stain and Cleaner Glass 23 02. (0.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this labelon the rear edge of the driver’s door. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: Your VIN. \ ~ ENGINE A 3 f CODE MODEL YEAR ASSEMBLY PLANT This is thelegal identifier for your Buick. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuitbreakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electrical problems. m c You’ll find some sparefuses in the fuseblock. Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse,you can “borrow” one of the correct value.
To put the fuse panel back to its original position, squeeze the two tabs together and push the panel up. r - FUSE USAGE --- ~ Amp P- .. E 6 1. 2. 10 20 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 30 30 10 15 10 20 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 10 15 15 20 20 15 15 10 17. 25 10 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
-.. I GOOD FUSE Headlights 7 6 I I f7-7 PART GM NO. RATING 12004003 ................... 3 AMP 12004005 ................... 5 AMP 12004006 ................... 7.5 AMP 12004007 ................... 10 AMP 12004008 ................... 15 AMP 12004009 ................... 20 AMP 12004010 ................... 25 AMP 12004011 ................... 30 AMP FUSE U COLOR VIOLET TAN BROWN RED LIGHT BLUE YELLOW WHITE LIGHT GREEN The headlight wiringis protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.
LeSabre Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Sedan Rear: Overall: Length .......................... 200.0 Width ........................... 74.9 55.7 Height ........................... WheelBase ...................... 110.8 Front Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.4 Rear Tread ........................ 60.2 Interior Front: Leg Room ........................ Head Room ....................... Shoulder Room .................... Hip Room ........................ 42.0 39.3 59.1 55.
Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Application Number Exterior Interior Illumination Headlight 9005 High Beam ......................... Low Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9006 2057NA Parknurn ........................ Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194NA Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194NA Backup ............................. 1141 Cornering ........................... 1156 High Level Stop ......................
Capacities and Specifications Engine CodeL1 (L27)23.8L V-6 SF1 Belt TensionsAutomatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary. Cooling System Capacity With air conditioning: 13 quarts/l2.5 liters Crankcase Capacity4 quarts/4 liters Air Conditioning Capacity4R134 -2.0 lbs. (0.90 kilograms) R12 - 2.42 lbs. ( 1.09 kilograms) 1 2 3 4 Fuel Tank Capacity 18 gallons/68 liters Transaxle Drain & Refill - 6 quarts/5.
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This part covers the maintenancerequired for your Buick . Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety. . dependability and emission control performance Part 7 includes: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 A Word About Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Your Vehicle and the Environment . . . .
Introduction I A Word About Maintenance KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVELANDCHANGEAS RECOMMENDED IMPORTANT: 1 Protection Plan I I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan?The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Buick dealerfor details. 278 We at General Motorswant to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week.
Your Vehicle and theEnvironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenanceor the removal of important components can significantly affect the qualityof the air we breathe. Improperfluid levels or eventhe wrong tire inflationcan increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
“Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products,or their equivalents, should be used whether you do work the yourself or have it done. “Section E: Maintenance Record” providesa place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this section. This will you help determine when your next maintenance should be done.
Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide whichof the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule to follow: Schedule I Is any oneof these true for your vehicle? 0 Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). 0 Most trips are less than 10 miles ( 16 km)when outside temperaturesare below freezing. The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door delivery,or in stop-and-go traffic).
Scheduled Maintenance Services ScheduleI Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven underone .or moreof the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic. Towing a trailer.*? When operating in dusty areas.
MILES (000) TO BE SERVICED I WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and IIj 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 KILOMETERS (000) 50 55 Itern No. 60 65 70 75 80 0 II See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Service Following Schedules I and I1 7. Transaxle Service 8. Spark~Plug Replacement* ~ I I 9. Wire SparkInspection”? 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*? I 11.
Scheduled Maintenance Services ScheduleI1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specifiedin Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers)or Months, Whichever Occurs First (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 1. Engine Oil Change" Oil Filter Change" ~~ MILES (000) KILOMETERS (000) I 12.5 I 25 Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. 1.1. At first andthen every other oil change 1.1 ~ 2.
I 1 TO BE SERVICED W H E N TO PERFORM (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and II) Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First Item No. 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 KILOMETERS (000) 0 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? 0 11. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*? * 7.5 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I MILES (000) Every 30 000 mi.
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever servicesyour vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else drives the vehicle. 1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -- Always use SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
Inspect hoses and replaceif they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated.Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.Wash the pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling systemand the pressure cap. 7.
Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed beloware owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricantsare added to your vehicle, make sure theyare the proper ones, as shownin Section D.
At Least Once a Month 1 CHECKOR SERVICE ~ ~~~ Tire Inflation I WHAT TO DO Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details. At Least Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges.
CHECK OR SERVICE BrakeTransmission Shift Interlock BTSI Automatic Transmission) I WHAT TO DO CAUTION: When you are doing thischeck,thevehiclecould move suddenly. If it does, you or otherscould be injured. Follow the steps below. I 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see if “Parking Brake” in theIndex necessary). NOTE: Be ready toapply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission “P” (Park) Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in caseit begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake once at should the - Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot onthe regular brake, set the parking brake.
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performedat least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).You should let yourGM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION OR SERVICE Brake System Inspection WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Inspect the complete system. Inspect brakelinesandhosesforproper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads forwearandrotorsforsurface condition. Inspect other brake parts, includingcalipers,parkingbrake, Check parking brake etc. adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if yourdrivinghabitsorconditions result in frequent braking.
USAGE USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 BrakeFluid Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Parking Brake Guides Chassis meeting lubricant requirements of NLGIGrade2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent). Power Steering System Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and DEXRON@ IIE Automatic AutomaticSpring Anchor TransmissionFluid (GM PartNo. 1234588 1). b. Release Pawl Lubricate Multi-Purpose with Lubricant (GM PartNo.
Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled servicesare performed, record the date, odometer reading andwho performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column,insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient placeto store them.
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@ Part 8 Customer Assistance Information I Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This part also tellsyou how to obtain service publications and howto report any safety defects. Part 8 includes: CustomerSatisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired........................................ 298 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . .
STEP TWO -- If after contactinga member of Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contactGM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call 254-17-86. In Puerto Rico orU.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-1315.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying General Motors.
Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, Subscriptions and Indexesas described below is applicable onlyin the fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and onlyfor cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertainingto Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to: General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr.
Subscriptions What You’ll Find in the Index: You can subscribe to all Buick Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Buick and will not be limited to PSP’s applicable to any particular model. When you buy a subscription, you will receive the PSP’s in periodic mailings, shortly after they come out. A subscription costs U.S. $86.50 ($106.50 including a special binder) and it entitlesyou to all PSP’s publishedby Buick during the model year.
How You Can Get an Index: Toll-Free Telephone Number Indexes are published periodically. Mostof the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Buick models will be listed in the most recent publication for until that model year. This means you may want to wait the end of the model year before ordering an index,if you are interested in buyingPSP’s pertaining to a current model year car or truck.
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@) Part 9 Index A c c (Ignition Key Position) ......................... 69 Adding 248 Brake Fluid .................................. 211.243 Coolant ................................. 128.269 Electrical Eauiument ...................... Engineoil .................................. . 236 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Transaxle/Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 1.277 Windshield Washer Fluid ......................... . 247 Additives.
I 175 Cellular Telephone. Adding a ...................... 128 Chains. T i e ..................................... 261 114 “Change Oil Soon” Light .......................... ............................. * 2 3 9 Change Oil. When to 216 Changing a Flat Tire.............................. ..................... 115 Charge.Battery.. Warning Light “Check Oil Level” Light ..........................113 Checking BrakeFluid .................................. 248 Engine Coolant ...............................
Weather Strips ................................ 266 White Sidewall Tires........................... 266 Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 265 118 Comfort Control System .......................... 130.132.134. 137 Clock. Setting the ..................... 81 Closed-In Places. Don't Idle in ...................... 81 COinYourExhaust ............................... Color of Road Signs .............................. 146 Comfort Control& Audio Systems .................. 118 142 Compact Disc Care ...
Electric Outside Mirror Control .................... 100 Electrical Equipment. Adding .................. 128. 269 Emergencies. Braking ............................ 163 Emergencies on the Road.......................... 195 Emergencies. Steering in ......... ;................ 164 Emergency Starting. Dead Battery ................... 198 Emergency Wrecker Towing ....................... 203 Energy Conserving Oil ............................ 237 Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 111 Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 112 Fuel ........................................ 106 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Gasoline Tank.
Markings.Pavement .............................153 Master Cylinder. Brake ........................... 248 Methanol in Gasoline .............................231 Mirrors ConvexOutside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Heated Outside Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Outside ...................................... 99 VisorVanity .................................102 Mist.
Outside Mirrors .................................. 99 74 Overdrive.Automatic ............................. 208 Overheated Engine ............................... P (park) Position 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 267 PaintSpoaing ................................... PanelLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 78 Park Shifting Into ................................ Park, Shifting Out of ..............................
.. 1 Rotation. Tire ................................... 257 Run (Ignition Key Position) ......................... 70 Running Lights. Daytime .......................... -98 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ............81 Safety Belt Care ................................ 265 Safety Belt Extender .............................. 55 Safety Belt Reminder Light ......................... 24 Safety Belt Replacement ........................... 55 Safety Belt. Lap ..................................
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Steep Hill Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Steering in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 84 Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................... Steering Without Power Assist ..................... 163 Stereo Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upholstery Care ................................. 263 Used Oil. How to Dispose of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Vehicle Damage. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 269 Vehicle Identification Number ...................... Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 12 Vehicle Symbols .................................. 264 Vinyl. Cleaning ................................. 101 Visors. Dual Sun ...............................
Owner’s Recordof Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS I - 315
MMENTS Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage AMOUNT DATE 316 MILEAGE
OMMENTS Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage AMOUNT DATE MILEAGE -t 317
Owner’s Recordof Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE 318 MILEAGE AMOU: COMMENTS
Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage COMMENTS MILEAGE DATE I I AMOUNT I I I
Fuel Mileage Chart MILES PER GALLON r 10 13 14171615 18 19292820 272625 21242322 5 95 50 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 6 60 66 78 72 7 70 77 8 80 104 96 88 112 120 128 136 144 152 9 90 99 10 IO0 110 120 I30 140 150 160 170 11 110 121 132 143 154 165 176 187 198 209 220 231 242 253 264 275 286 297 308 319 330 341 352 363 374 385 396 12 120 I32 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 13 I30 143 156 169 182 195 208 14 140 154 168 182 15 150 165 180 16 160 176 192 208 224
THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER USING MINIMUM 500/0 WASTEPAPER, 10%POST CONSUMER WASTE .. _. - ..
