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The 1996 Buick LeSabre Owner’s Mmual ............................................................. This section tells you howto use your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains “SRS” system. FeaturesandControls .................................................................. This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .....................................................
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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. outlets and salespeople as the nucleus of a giant distribution system. He knew 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 racingteam that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on the race track,but in endurance tests across the country and around the world. Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the first car totravel across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chilein 1914.
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-8engine was introduced in 1953. And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille, (introduced in 1942),became more massive in the post-war era.
1962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s former Flint complex,which formed the cornerstoneof 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. Our mission is simple: Buicks are, and will continue to be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation.
How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls foryour vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
Also, in this book you will find these notices: 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. 1 NOTICE: When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors or in different words. Vehicle Damage Warnings These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. You’ll also cee warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE.
‘ hide mbols ‘1hese are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. ~ For example.
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety beltsproperly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Manual Front Seat Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacksand head restraints. You can lose controlof the vehicleif you try to adjust a manual driver’s seatwhile the vehicle is moving.
Power Seat (Option) Rear Control:Raise the rear of the seat by pushing the switch on the left. Lower the rear of the seat by pushing the switch on the right. leclininp Front Se--backs The power seat controls are on the armrest. Front Control:Raise the front of the seat by pushing the left side of the switch. Push the right side of the switch to lower the front of the seat. Center Control:Move the seat forward or backward by pushing the controlon the front orback.
But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle 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. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against yourbody. Instead, itwill be in front of you. In a crashyou could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. a crash the The lap belt can’t do its job either. In belt could go up over your abdomen.
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 not do with safety belts. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as areminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or airbag system. Don’t let anyone ride where he or shecan’t wear a safety belt properly.
Why Saft w l Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. t Put someone on it. . . . .*. Take the simplest vehicle. Supposeit's just a seat on wheels.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-6 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 down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.You stop overmore distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask &: About, Safety Belts-- and the Answers A: &: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? i 1 A: 1 I You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. Andthere are different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will beriding in your Buick, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systemsyour vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.
The lap part of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less llkely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop orcrash.
Before you begin to drive,move the shoulder belt adjuster tothe height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release handleand move the height adjuster to thedesired position. You can move the adjuster up justby pushing up on the bottom of the release handle. After you move the adjuster towhere you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release handleto make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder.
e.' What's wrong with this? You can be seriouslyhurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.
Q: -I&,, CAUTIO What’s wrong with this? \- A You can be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at thepelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. t A: I I I I I I I The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
What’s wrong with this? A CAUTION: ._._ . . .. You can be seriously injuredif you wear the a crash, your shoulder belt under your arm. In body would move too far forward, which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severelyinjure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder beltis worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
What’s wrongwith this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spreadimpact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. 1 A: I I 1 I I I I I I I I The belt is twisted across the body.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Buick has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: I You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if -- To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way.
CAUTION- Qmtinued) Air-bagsare designed to work onlyin moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. Theyaren’t designed to inflateat all in rollover, rear, sideor low-speed frontd crashes. Everyone in your vehicle, including the driver, i should weara safety beltproperly whether or not there’san air bag for that person. 4 . properly in yourvehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called “Children” and the caution label onthe right front passenger’s safety belt.
HQ th \ir Bag System Works The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
~ ~ 1 Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel orinstrument panel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. If something is between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse, it could cause injury. -- When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
1 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheelor the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping theoccupant more gradually.
0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service canmean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag covers.
The best way to protect the fetusis to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’smore likely that the fetuswon’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right frontpassenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in thissection. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If YQWvehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in thecenter.positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have' a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plateand pull it along the belt.
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions. To make thebelt shorter, pull its .free end as shown until the beltis -snug. .
431. er Belt The positions nextto the windows have lap-’shoulder _. belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. If the beltstops.before itreaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling untilyou can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure is secure. it ’ 1. Pick up the latchplate and pull the belt acrossyou. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the endof this section.
3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Ina crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d beless likely to slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden stop or a crash. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, justpush the button on the buckle.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesfor Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smalladults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pullsthe belt away from the neck and head. There is oneguide for each outsidepassenger position in the rear seat.
3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elasticcord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these stepsin reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from theguides.
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. 1-30 Smaller Children and Babies */A CAUTION: : y 3; ., .L' .-,-+. -'*- 4 ' , ; , I ' .A. LYiA-. -, I;Ub' .?y* 4 :57=-%...dA*fl r p --:-. - Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint.
. . CAUTION: (Co .hued) 1 , . at only 25mph (40 ludh), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. I Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weighmuch until .a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t holdit.
Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce thechance of personal injury.
~ A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bagif it inflates. Never securea child restraint in the center front seat. It’s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, but only with the seat moved all the way back. Wherever you install it, be sure to securethe child restraint properly.
Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you mayinstall ityourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle. 3. Pick up the latchplate, and run the lapand shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. ' You'll be using the lap-shoulderbelt.
4. Buckle thebelt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pullup on the shoulder belt while you push down on. the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure itis secure. To remove the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let go it back all theway.
Securing a Child Restraintin the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injuredby the right front passenger air bagif it inflates. Never securea child restraint in the center front seat.It’s always betterto secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, but only with the seat moved all the way back.
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 tobe sure it is secure. If it isn’t, securethe restraint in a different placein the vehicleand contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 5. Buckle the belt.
Securing a Child Restraintin the Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facingchild restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 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.
5. Buckle the belt.Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 6 . mXl the restof the lapbelt all theway out of the retractor to set the lock.
7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. 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 let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. ~~ Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
Accident statistics show that children aresafer if they are restrainedin the rear 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. Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one personat a time.
Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that hasa lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind in this way, in the child. If the child wears the belt a crash thechild might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs.
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 you will wear, so the in to order it, take the heaviest coat extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just foryou, and just for the seatin your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shiftingand braking. Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you if everything isworking properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys Leaving young children ina vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.
The ignition keys are for theignition only. When a new LeSabre is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug, it will have a bar-coded key tag. Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs or the tags in a safeplace.
From the outside, use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry, if your vehicle has this option. With your door key, turning the key toward the rear of the vehicle will lock the door. Turning the key toward the front of the vehicle will unlock it. Door Locks Unlocked doors canbe dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors andfall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop yourvehicle.
Power Door Locks Memory Door Locks (Option) With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle using the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock switch. The switch on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors -- that’s a safety feature. 2-4 Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock.
Customizing Your Memory Door Locks Feature To change modes: You can program thememory door locks featureto change to the following modes: 1 Mode Operation 0 No automatic door lock or unlock. 1 All doors automatically lock when shifted outof PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. 2 All doors automaticallylock when shifted outof PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically unlockswhen shifted intoPARK (P). 3 All doors automaticallylock when shifted outof PARK (P).
Rear Door Security Lock Your LeSabre is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able toopen the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. To cancel the rear door lock: 1.
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) 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 suppliedwith your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. 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.
Instant Alarm SecurityFeedback When the button with the horn symbol on the key transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for upto two minutes. This can be turned off by pressing the instant alarm again, unlocking the vehicle with a key or by turning the ignitionon. This provides feedback to the driverwhen the vehicle receives a command from thekey transmitter.
Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5 . To change to another mode: The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each remote transmitter. 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch. 2. Press theopened trunk button on the transmitter. The transmitter will remain in its current mode. To turn the feature on: 3. Press the opened trunk button again. Each time the opened trunk button is pressed,the transmitter will advance to thenext mode. 4. Release the power door lock switch. 2.
Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Battery Replacement Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost orstolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go toyour dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched.
To replace the battery: Trunk 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the coin counterclockwiseto separate the two halves of the transmitter. Trunk Lock Release 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the instructions inside the cover indicate. Be sure not to touchany of the black boxes or the green surfaces.
Remote Tlrunk R - ease Lockout The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box must be on for the TRUNK button to work. This feature allows you to secure items in the trunk when you must leave the ignition key with an attendant. To secure the trunk, turn off the TRUNK RELEASE, lock the glove box, then take thedoor key with you. Now the trunk button to the left of the steering column will not open the trunk. I u.
Theft Parking at Night Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. Although your Buick has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, thereare ways you can help. Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storagearea, or take them with you.
Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) SECURITY If your Buick has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activateif you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock.
How to Test theAlarm The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s window down. Activate the system by lockingthe doors . with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Get outof the car, close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. Then reach in through the window,unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door.This should set off the alarrn. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the hornworks. The horn fusemay be blown.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine doesnot start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off, Clean and dry the key. Wait about threeminutes and try again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this time. If the starterstill won’t work, and the key appears to be cleanand dry, wait about threeminutes and try another ignition key.
New Vehicle “Break-In” With the ignitionkey in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions. NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn’t needan elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in.
LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. If you leave your key in the ignition, in the OFF position, you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver’s door. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but Starting Your Engine still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK.
NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical If you don’t, equipment, check with your dealer. your engine might not perform properly.
L Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cordwon’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18OC) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easierstarting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up.
Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxlehas a shift leverlocated on the steering column. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to usewhen you start your engine because your vehicle can’tmove easily. It is dangerous to getout of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Don’t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N)only.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIn (0): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0 Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator allthe way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).
NOTICE: If your frontwheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happenif you were stuck in very deep sandor mud orwere up againsta solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheatand damage the PARK (P) transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal.
If you try to drive approximately40 feet (12.2 m)with and a the parking brakeon, the brake light stays on chime sounds untilyou release the parkingbrake. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brakeon can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer andare parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer”in the Index. That section shows moving.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position as follows: 0 2-26 Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehiclewith the engine running unless you have to.
lifting Out of PARK (P) 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 PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), easepressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear you want.
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked I It’s better not to park with the engine running.But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
1Windows Power Windows It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re onfairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P).
Express-Down Window Tilt Wheel The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down feature. Pull the switch back all the way,release it and the window will lower automatically. To stop the window from lowering, push the switch again. To partially open the window, pull the switch back and quickly release it. To raise the window, hold the switch forward. Window Lock Press the LOCK switch on the driver’s armrest to disable all passenger window switches.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Indicator 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. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Flash-To-Pass Feature If a bulb isburned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrowsdon’t go on atall when you signal aturn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. This feature letsyou use your high-beam headlamps to signal a. driver.in front of ,you thatyou want to pass. It works even if your headlamps areoff.
.dshielr’’ The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. Heavy snow or icecan overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop themotor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely.
When you apply your brakes, the cruisecontrol shuts off.. A CAUTION: A CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t useyour washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 0 Cruise Control 0 With cruise control,you can maintain aspeed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on theaccelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shutsoff the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise whenyou don’t want to.You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you want to useit.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control There are twoways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise controlspeed you set earlier. 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Lamps Lamps On Reminder Headlamm If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you will hear a continuous warning chime. The chime will turn off when the lamps are turned off. These switches control these systems: Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Taillamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for othersto see the front of your vehicle during the day.
When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lighted either. When it is dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change.to full brightness. The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL.
Interior Lamps Your optional twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with the light sensoron top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. If you do it will read “dark” and the headlamps will turn on. Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness Control The instrumentpanel intensity can be adjusted by moving this lever between LO and HI. The interior courtesy lamps can be turned on by sliding the lever all the way to the right.
Courtesy Lamps Illuminated Entry (Option) When any door is opened, severallamps go on. They make it easy foryou to enter and leave the car. You also can turn these lamps on by sliding the panel lights switch to INT (Interior). Press the UNLOCK button on the optionalRemote Keyless Entry transmitter and the interior courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for up to a minute.
To turn the feature off 1. Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock. 2. Press the instant alarm on thetransmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp two times. 3. Press the instant alarm on the key transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time. 4. Release the door lock switch.The perimeter lighting option is now off. To turn the feature on: 1.
Rear Reading-.Lamps(Option) Mirrors The lamp, the switch and a coat hanger are above each off. rear door. Slide the switchto turn the lamp on or Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror With Integral Reading Lamps Battery Rundown Protection This feature shutsoff the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove box and visor vanitymirror lamps, if any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition isoff. This will keep your battery from running down.
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (Option) I . This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on thethe back of mirror senses is when it becoming dark outside.
Time Delay Manual Remote Control Mirror The automaticmirror has a timedelay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delayprevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. The outsiderearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable drivingposition. Reverse Gear Dav Mode The reverse day mode is another important featureof the electrochromicmirror.
Outside Power Remote Control Mirror (Option) If your Buick has the power mirror, the control is located on the driver’s door. Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview Mirror (Option) If you have this option, the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. See “Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in this section.
Center Console CupholderlCoinholder (Option) Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lockand unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch release on the left ofside the glove box door. The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area. To open it, press the lever at the. front edge. ' Inside, acupholder flips forwardand unfolds tohold two eups. The cupholder is designed to break away should it receive excessivepressure. If it breaks away, snap the edges back into place.
Convenience Net (Option) Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To use a lighter, just push the center in all the way and let it go. When it is ready the center will pop back by itself. Pull out the entire unit to use it. Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating.If you do, it won’t be able to it’s back away from the heating element when ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Your vehicle may have a convenience net.
Sun Visors Dual Sun Visors Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) This mirror is on the laJcger of the passenger’s sun visors. The 1amps.turnon when the mirror cover is opened. The brightness of the lamp can be adjusted by sliding Each sun visor has two parts, so that both the windshield and door glass canbe shaded at thesame t h e . There is also a tinted transparent extension thatmay be pulled outfromtheouter sun visor. the switch.
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Air Outlet 10. Glove Box 2. Headlamps Switch 11. Climate Control System 3. Parking Lamps Switch 12. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 4. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 13. Ignition Switch 5. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 6. Instrument Cluster/Gages 7. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 14. Driver’s Side SRS (Air Bag) a. 17. Trunk Release Button Audio System 9. Passenger’s Side SRS (Air Bag) 15. Traction Control Switch 16. Fuel Button 18.
Instrument PanelClusters Your instrument panel clusters are designed to let you know aatglance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much .fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. Your Buick is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
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Speedometer and 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 in the United States) orkilometers (used in Canada). Your Buick has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see bright silver lines between the numbers, you'll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back. The numbers may not be true.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. Thepictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see“Air Bag” in the Index.
Voltage Indicator (Option) Brake System Warning Light I Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working,the other part canstill work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well, l l If you have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the electrical system. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. The normal range is 11 to 15 volts.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light I j With the anti-lock brake Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake.
Traction ControlSystem Warning Light (Option) TRACTION OFF The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the button located to the left of the steering wheel, thewarning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should gooff. (See “Traction ControlSystem” in the Index for more information.) This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (Option) - h 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! TEMP Ty These lights tell you that yourengine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working.
Low Coolant Warning Light COOLANT LOW When this light comes on, the cooling system is low on coolant. As a bulb check,it will come on when the ignition is in the RUN position and then go off. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK If the coolant levelis low, the light will come back on. If this happens, see“Engine Coolant” in the Index for proper coolingsystem fill.
If the Light Is Flashing NOTICE: I If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correctthe emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just put fuel intoyour vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnosticsystem can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. Thiswill allow fuel to evaporate intothe atmosphere. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deeppuddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet.
If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. Engine Oil Pressure Light and Gage But, when this light cumes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, oryou might have some other oil problem. See your dealer for service. OIL CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine canbecome so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check Oil Level Light (Option) CHECK OIL LEVEL The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is lit for three seconds as a bulbcheck each time the ignitionkey is turned to the RUN position. If the light doesn’tcome on, have your vehicle serviced. If the engine oilis more than one quart low, the light will come on briefly, then go off for 15-25 seconds, and then come back on for 20-40 seconds. However, the system will not registerlow engine oilif it has not been more than eight minutes since the engine was shut off.
When to change your oil depends on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Because of this, the CHANGE OIL SOON light may come on as early as 2,000 miles (3 218 km) or less for harsh circumstances. The CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for fiveseconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position. It will stay on for 60 seconds once 90% of the oil lifehas been used and each time the engine is started after that.
Fuel Gage o\\‘ \ E It takes a littlemore or less fuelto fill up than the gage indicated.For example, the gagemay have indicated thetank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves a littlewhen you turn a corner, speed up, or make a hard stop. The gage doesn’t go back to empty (E) when you turn off the ignition. Low Fuel Light (Option) Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the engineis on.
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this sectionyou’ll find out how to operate thecomfort control systemsand audio systems offered with your Buick. Be sure toread about the particularsystem supplied withyour vehicle. Electronic Touch Climate Control Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems,you can controlthe heating, cooling and ventilation in your Buick.
HI The FAN control is used to select the speed of the blower fan and the force of air you want. There are four speeds tochoose from. Moving the leverbetween LOW and HIGH will decrease orincrease the fan speed.The fan will be off when the system is off. This leverregulates the temperature of the air coming through the system. Move theTEMPERATURE lever to change the temperature of the air coming through your outlets. Move the lever between COOL and WARM to lower orraise the temperature.
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (Option) If the display is flashing after the system is started, you should see your dealer forservice. If your Buick has the dual automaticcomfortemp climate control option, the following information tells you how it works. Temperature Button You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light on the button will indicate which buttons are active. The lights areon all buttons except TEMP, FAN and AIR FLOW.
UP - atm When the system is set for AUTO, the system adjusts automatically to changes in temperature to maintain your temperature setting. The system may supply cooler air to the side towards the sun. Air will come from the floor, middle and windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting. To find your comfort zone, start with a 75 O F (24°C) temperature setting, allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
toward the floorand windshield outlets. If the down AIR FLOW button is selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, thesystem will send the air toward the floor and FRONT will cancel. The arrows will appear on the display. VENT The VENT button allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the air conditioning compressor working. AUTO andVENT may be selected at thesame time so the system will maintain the temperature selected. Press the button againto turn off the VENT selection.
Heating Ventilation System If you have the electronic touch system, on cold days, use HTR with the TEMPERATURE lever toward WARM. If youhave the dual automatic cornfortemp system, pressAUTO and adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or downarrow. You may also adjust the dual automatic comfortemp system manually by pressing the AIR FLOW button until FLOOR appears. Again, adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down arrow.
When you enter a vehiclewith the electronic touch system in cold weather, select HTR to supply air through the floor outlets. Thenmove the FAN lever to HIGH for a few moments before driving away. This will blow moist air from the intake outlets toward the floor, not the windshield. It reduces the chance of fogging your windows. If you have the dual automaticcomfortemp system, the AUTO setting will do this for you.
On cool, humid days, use FRONT to keep the windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog, frost or ice from the windshield. If you have the the electronic touch system, adjust the TEMPERATURE lever toward WARM and the FAN lever toward HIGH. If you have the dual automatic cornfortemp system, while in the AUTO mode, the fan speed will vary. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will remain at that selection until the engine is turned off or another selection has been made.
,,senger Cnr If you have the dual automatic cornfortemp system, the front seat passenger can control the air temperaturein their seating area. Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the temperature functionby using the button on your steering wheel. Press the TEMP up arrow to increase the temperature and the TEMP downarrow to decrease the temperature. This canbe set up to 5 OF (- 15 C) cooler or warmer than the primary setting.
4udio Syste===, Your Delco@audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. 'ting the ClocK Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears.
Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM, FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to the next hgher or lower station. The sound will be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for few a seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for few a seconds, then go on to the next station.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or todisplay the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. If you press the knob when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to select AM, FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). Adjusting the Speakers 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. Use the middle position to balance these speakers. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move 3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons.
Your tape bias is set automatically. 00 (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to search The display will show either OFF or ON for afew seconds when you press the button. for the next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. The sound will be muted while seeking. (((3): Press this button to reversethe tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player and Automatic Tone Control RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall thestation To change what is being played or to display the clock. normally shown on the display (station or time),press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes.If you press the button when the ignitionis off, the clock will show for a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to select AM, FMl or FM2.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decreasetreble. 3. Press TONE to select the setting you prefer.
Playing a Cassette Tape The longer side withthe tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition and the radio are on, thetape will begin playing. If you hear nothing or hear agarbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing,use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls justas you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functionswhen a tape is inserted.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. TAPE with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time),press the button until you see the displayyou want, then hold the button until the display flashes.If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let Finding a Station 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons.
'laying a Con Sct Disc ng th ?one BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Push the knobs back in when you are not using them.
PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the current track if more than eight secondshave played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking. NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players and Automatic Tone Control the RECALL button until you see thedisplay you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to select AM, FMl or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press theup or down arrow to choose radio stations.
4. Press andhold one of the six numbered buttons. 5 . The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return andthe TONE you selected will be automatically selected for that button. P SCAN: Press thisbutton to listen toeach of your TONE: This feature allowsyou to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for classical, pop, rock, jazz,talk and country/western stations.
ssette Tape The longer sidewith the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition and the radio are on,the tape will begin playing. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls justas you do forthe radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing.
EJECT The system has two EJECT buttons. Press the button near the CD slot to remove a disc. Press the button near the tape slot to remove a tape. The radio will play. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tapeplayer needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index.
RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five secondsto see how long ithas been playing. To change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes. PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played.
Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theftof your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power,isremoved. If THEFTLOCK is active, the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash when the ignitionOFF. is 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignitionto the ACCESSORY or RUN position. 3. Turn the radio off.
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret codeas follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 1. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position. 2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press MIN again to make thelast two digits agree with your code. 3.
Steering Wheel Controls (Opwmu--, If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions usingthe buttons on your steering wheel. Some steeringwheel controls may operate climate controls. See “SteeringWheel Controls for Climate Control” earlierin this section. SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher orlower radio station. SCAN: Press this button to scan the stations preseton your radio pushbuttons.
Understanding Radio Receptic FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interferewith FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. AM The range formost AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range,however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like stormsand power lines. Try reducing the treble to reducethis noise if you ever get it.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape playerthat is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes ora damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be storedin their cases away from contaminants,direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failureof the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use.
Heated BackliteAntenna Your AM-FM antenna is now integrated, with your rear window defogger, into your rear window. Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. Do not try to clear frostor other material from the inside of the rear window withan ice scraper, credit cardor other hard object.
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device inyour Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways,it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other driversare going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do.
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if the driver plans to drive?It’s a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem.
Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries,it’s even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.
The body takes about an hour to riditself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee ornumber of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else aboutdrinking and driving that many people don’t know.
I Control of a Vehicle . You have threesystems that makeyour vehicle gowhere you want it togo. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systemshave to do theirwork at the places where the tires meet theroad. Braking , . . Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide topush on thebrake pedal. That’s perception time.Then you have tobring up your foot and do it.That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4of a second.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by 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. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,you will eliminate alot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. ., . Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. 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. Using Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you.
The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle evergets stuck in sand, mud, ice orsnow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index.) To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnasteer Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking, yet a firrn, solid feel at highway speeds. T’, Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem.
3ff‘Ta d n e c n You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto theshoulder while you’re driving. The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for justthe right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following tooclosely reduces your area of vision, especiallyif you’re following alarger vehicle. Also,you won’t have adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like achance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close.
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. In a skid, a driver can lose controlof the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by talung reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll those conditions. But skids are always possible.
Driving at Night a Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reducethe glare from headlamps behind you. 0 Since youcan’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can lightup only so much road ahead. a In remote areas, watch for animals. 0 If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, oreven several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are facedwith severe glare (asfrom a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or avehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Keep your windshield and all the glasson your vehicle clean -- inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass.
The heavierthe rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, aheavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, theedge of the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. Butitcan if your tires haven’t much tread or if the.pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lotof water is standing on telephone the road. If you can see reflections from trees, poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could behydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t ahard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
ty Driving v * One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other driversare doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for across-country trip. 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy.
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as apassing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave thefreeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stopand back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Buick dealerships all across North America. They’1.l be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
If you drive regularlyin steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here aresome tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 A CAUTION: Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts canwork hard on mountain roads. . . Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have .to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t workwell.
Winter Driving 1 i \ Here are some tip? forwinter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-24 Include anice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag,some winter outer clothing, asmall shovel, a flashlight, ared cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Driving on Snow orIce Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. 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.
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for surethat you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert policethat you’ve been stopped by the snow. 0 f i t on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, makebody insulators from newspapers,burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keepwarm. . , L I ’ , 0 Snow can trapexhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcomeyou and kill you.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable 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 and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on yourvehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shortenthe life of your vehicle. NOTICE: Your warranty does not coverparts or components that fail becauseof overloading.
Towing a Trailer If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not workwell or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the Ask your Buick dealer for steps in this section. advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Weight of the Trailer If you do, here are some important points: How heavy can a trailer safely be? 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincialpolice. 0 Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer aboutsway controls.
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.
Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Driving with a Railer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out forthe open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving isnow a good deal longerand not nearly as responsive as your vehicle isby itself.
Making Turns I NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer tocome in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus,you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a 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 ona 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 on a hill,here’s how to do it: Shift into a gear; and 0 Release the parking brake. 1.
@ Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do aboutsome problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warnmg Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashers are 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 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 to do it safely. 5-2 Batteries can hurtyou.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negativeground system. NOTICE: If the other systemisn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause aground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
- I ~ 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Using a match neara 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 water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every newGM vehicle.
7 . Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if 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.
I) 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to .. the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on theengine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 1 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the deadbattery, but not near engine parts that move.
11. Try to start thevehicle with the deadbattery. If it won’t start after afew tries, itprobably needs service. 12. Remove thecables.in reverseorder. Take care that they don’t touch each other any or other metal. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero .
I CAUTION: (Continued) Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. A CAUTION: To help avoid injury toyou or others: Never let passengers ridein a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe orposted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
I I Attach T-hook chains on both sides inthe slotted holes in thebottom of the cradle,behind the front wheels. Position a4” x 4” wood beam across sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbardirectly under the front bumper.
Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. L Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each control arm. 5-10 No 4 ” x 4 ” wood beam is needed.
Position the lower sling crossbardirectly behind and at the lower edge of the rearbumper cover. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant light orthe warning light about a hot engine onyour Buick’s instrument panel. If you have the optional gage cluster, you may also have a coolant temperature warning gage. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light” or“Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engineif you see or hear steam coming from it.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see orhear no steam, theproblem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for aminute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive.
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-ACAUTION: I . . . I Heater and radiatorhoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could loseall coolant. That could cause an engind fire, and you could beburned. Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive the vehicle. The coolant levelshould be at orabove the R k L COLD mark. If it isn’t,you may have a leak in the or radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump somewhere e1se.
How to Add Coolant to the Cool: Recovery Tank NOTICE: If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water(preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.) TM 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.
You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator $T:$:-y< .,< c ,. ?# ’,? ;.‘m+F,: . . .-.:. bl ‘‘-J~‘-’=?-jF@py~ , 1. You can remove the radiator pressure capwhen the cooling system, including the radiator pressurecap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) ’ , ’ , “I.‘.a,,&? If you hear a hiss, wait for that tostop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 5-18 2.
3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the fillerneck. 4. Then fill the coolant recoverytank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure capoff.
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 7 . By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 5-20 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck,reinstall the pressure cap.
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tireto “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire,it’s much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,”here are a few tips aboutwhat to expect and what to do: If a tire goes flat,avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
Removil The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section formore information aboutthe compact spare. The box that stores the jack and wrench is on the passenger’s side trunk wall. Open the box and then twist the wing bolt a quarterturn counterclockwise. Remove the jack and wheel wrench.
Removing wheel clovers and Wheel Nut Caps : ." The tools you'll be using include the jack(A) and wheel wrench (B). If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to access the wheel nuts.
If your vehicle has awheel cover, remove it byusing the flat endof the wheel wrench. Pry along the 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 this aluminum wheel, you may have plastic wheel nut caps. Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the wheel nuts.
If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, remove them as follows: 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 nut, by placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the left. Pull off the wire wheel cover. Note: When replacing the wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover.
Removing the Flat Tireand Installing the Spare Tire 2. Attach thewheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack and rotate thewrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen thewheel nuts, but don't remove them. 3. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame to put the jackhead into. The front notch is 10 inches (25 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 8 inches (25 cm) forward from the rear wheel well.
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked upis dangerous. If thevehicle slips off the jack,you could be badly injuredor killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. NOTICE: 4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you.
7. Remove any rust or dirt from thewheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5. Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the jack far enough so there’s enough room for the spare tire to fit. 6 . Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
~ A CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after a time. Thewheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places the where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a papertowel a scraper or wire to do this; but be sure to use brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. Never use oilor grease on studs or nuts.
10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence. 9. Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely.
A CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to getnew GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100 Ib-ft (140 N-m). NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tireon your vehicle, you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the following procedure to securethe flat tire in the trunk. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.
storing the Spare Tiregqd - 4 s 5 Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. Ina sudden stop orcollision, loose equipment couldstrike someone. .Storeall these in the proper place. 3 4 1 2 The compact spare is fortemporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tireas soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in thissection. See the storing instructions label to replace your compact spare intoyour trunk properly. 1.
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressureregularly. It should be 60 psi (420 P a ) . After installing thecompact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. Themethod known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck,_but yc must usecaution. 6h,CAUTION: If you let your tires spina t high speed, they can explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transaxleor other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could causea n engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin thewheels as little aspossible.
Section 6 Service and AppearanceCare Here you will find information about the care of your Buick. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service needs.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to getthe proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Buick than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.
Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specificationshave been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better vehicleperformance and engine protection. Gasolinesmeeting the AAMA specification could provideimproved driveability and emission controlsystem protection compared to other gasolines.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in -yourarea to help clean the air.
Fillir Your Tal A CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highlyflammable. It burns violently, and thatcan cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away fromgasoline. The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignitesit, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the capall the way. Decause you have the (L36) 3800 V6 engine, your fuel cap will be tethered and you cannot hang it on the inside fuel doorwhile refueling.
When you put the capback on, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Thiswould allow fuel to evaporate intothe atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. NOTICE: Checking Things Underthe Hood A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start u injure you even when the engine is not running.
Hood Relea! To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is next to the parking brake pedal near thefloor. Then go to the frontof the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. The hood latch is under the hood, near the center, and at the frontedge of the grille. Lift up on the lever as you lift up on the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hooddown and close it firmly.
3800 2 8s II Engine (L36 - When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Battery C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Engine Oil Fill Cap E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner I.
. .. Engine Oil CHECK OIL LEVEL For more information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in the Index. You should check your engine oil level .regularly; this is anadded reminder. It's a good idea to checkyour engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the .oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be on levelground..
Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil Pull out the dipstickand clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll needto add some oil. But you must usethe right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. I NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil.
What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking forthe “Starburst” symbol. Thissymbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not c m y this Starburst symbol. ~~ RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BGl FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE 011 FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
As shown in the 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, you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Donot use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. I NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol.
W hi to Do with Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Air Cleaner The air cleaner and filter are on the driver’s side of the engine compartment.
2. Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hosewhere the hose attachesto the throttlebody near the topof the from the throttlebody, then engine. Detach the hose pull back the entire rear portion of the air cleaner by pulling upward and rearward. 3. Replace the air filter. 4. Reinstall the rear sectionof the air cleaner. 5. Reattach the air intake hose and tighten the clamp. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determinewhen to replace the airfilter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index.
I A CAUTION:L Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air,it stops flames if the engine backfires.If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with theair cleaner off. NOTICE: I I Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oilis changed.
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, besure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid candamage your transaxle. Too much can mean thatsome of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be inthe cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 2.
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid touse. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. This coolantis designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles ( 166 000 km), whichever occurs first.
NOTICE: When adding coolant it is important that you use DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. If silicated coolant is added to thesystem, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. -- Adding only plain water to yourcooling system can be dangerous.
‘NOTICE: Checking Coolant If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer checkyour cooling system. I NOTICE: r If you use the proper coolant, you don’t haveto add extra inhibitors or additives which claimto improve the system.
COOLANT LOW Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids toblow out and burnyou badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it.
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on theradiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC? cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolantsystem.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid It is not necessary to regularlycheck power steering fluid unless you suspect there isa leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid ioss in this system could indicate aproblem. Have thesystem inspected and repaired. What to Use The power steering fluid reservojris lbcated below the alternator and behind the accessory drive belt on the driver’s sidetoward the rearof the engine.
NOTICE: 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tankonly three-quarters full whenit’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full.
your brake system fixed, since aleak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct aleak. 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. I If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine.
NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, justa few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brakesystem can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted surfaces, the paint finish canbe damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See “Appearance Care” in the Index.
I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions orclimates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This doesnot mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wearindicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.
Battery BuIb Replacement Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom’ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get one thathas the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. The following proceduretells you how to replace your headlamp bulbs. Halogen Bulbs Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery.
1.' Remove the retainers.,by turning in a counterclockwise direction. (Each headlamp is attached by retainers with round plastic knobs.) 2. Lift theheadlamp away from the car.
6 . To install, attachthe wire connector (A) to the plastic base making sure the lack tab (B) is over the lock (C). illamps For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” the in Index. 7. Install the bulb by putting the small tab (D) into the smallnotch in the lamp (E). 8. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it into place. When reinstalling the headlamp assembly into the headlamp mounting panel make sure the tab is properly engaged in the panel slot. 11. Open the trunk.
. , . 2. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise, while pressing it firmly. Trunk Mounted Taillamps For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. 3. Pull thebulb socket straight outof the assembly. 4. While holding the bulb socket in one hand,turn the bulb one-quarter turn counterclockwise, while . pressing it firmly. I 5. Pull the bulb straight outof the socket. 1 E 6. Replace with a new bulb by turning it one-quarter turn clockwise, while pressing it firmly. 7.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the type with a release clip: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Push down on the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm. 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm. For the correctwindshield wiper blade replacement length and type, see“Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index.
I Tires We don’t make tires. Your new Buick comes with high-quality tires madeby a leading tiremanufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. I Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating asa result of too much friction. You could havean air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tie-LoadingInformation label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, showsthe correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”means your vehicle has been sitting for atleast three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not.
Tire Inspection and Rotation . Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km)for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotateyour tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check foi damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in thissection for more information. The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more uniform wear for all tireson the vehicle. The first rotation is themost important.
When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
A CAUTION: Mixing tires couldcause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of differentsizes or types (radial and bias-beltedtires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use thesame size and type tires on all wheels. It’s all rightto drive with your compact spare, though. It was developedfor use on your vehicle.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)traction. Temperature -- A, B,C The temperature grades areA (the highest),B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditionson a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel.
1 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replacethem only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Buick model.
The Chains and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to cleanyour vehicle: NOTICE: Gasoline Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that arethe proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean,damp cloth. Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners, asolvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather. Here are some cleaning tips: 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. 0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaneron Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleanerat all. Some spotsand stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, “feathering”toward the center. Keep changing to a cleansection of the cloth.
Cleaning Vinyl Care of Safety Belts Use warm water and a clean cloth. Keep belts clean and dry. Rub-with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do itmore than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a cleancloth and a GM VinylKeather Cleaner orequivalent product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylbeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear afterusing the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax or othermaterial may be on the blade orwindshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent.
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Buick has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. outlets. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damagethe paint finish.
.' Appearance Care Materials Chart NUMBER PART I Chamois Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish Vinyl and Leather Cleaner Glass Cleaner Cleans Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner Spot Lifter 1050174 16 1050201 1050214 1 1050427 I 23 oz. (0.680 L) ~~ I I DESCRIPTION sq. ft. 02. (0.473 L) 16 02. (0.473 L) 02. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 3 2 oz. (0.946 L) 1050004 2.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .. , Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.On this label is: , your VIN, the model designation, f E N G I N E A G CODE MODEL YEAR ASSEMBLY PLANT This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on a plate in the front cornerof the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Electrical System Windshield Wipers Add-on Electrical Equipment The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have it fixed. I NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick unless you check with your dealer first.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Driver’s Side Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
Fuse 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 1A 2A 3A 4A SA 6A 7A SA 9A 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 6-52 Usage Not Used Not Used Power Seats Circuit Breaker Not Used Not Used PASS-Key Spare Not Used Not Used Up-Level HVAC, ALM, Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors Not Used Perimeter Lighting Ashtray, Cigarette Lighter Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, Cornering Lamps, LCM Spare Not Used Not Used Anti-Lock Brake System, Computer Command Control Brake and Hazard Lamps
Fuse 7B 8B 9B IC 2c 3c 4c 5c 6C 7c 8C 9c ID 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D Usage Not Used Interior Lighting Electronic Level Control Air Bag System Spare Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans, Transaxle Parking Lamps, Interior Lamps Not Used Parking Lamps Radio, Cluster Telltale, Chime, Cluster Spare Not Used Not Used Base A/C Not Used Not Used Fuse 8D 9D 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E Usage Radio Not Used Not Used Air Bag System, PASS-Key Not Used Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Not Used Wipers, Washer Not Used Passenger’s Side
Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 RELAY POSITIONS o n on0 7 n o 000 r---------q I I I I I I I I FUSE POSITIONS I I ~ I 6-54 & n 8 U 12 U nI l I I I I n ~ 8 9 10 11 12 Usage Door Locks Trunk Release, RAC Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engine Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used Not Used A/C Programmer Not Used
Replacement Bulbs Bulb Outside Lamps Front Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194NA Parkingnurn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2057NA Halogen Headlamps Low-Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006 9005 High-Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194NA Rear Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1141 License Plate Lamp .......................
Capacities and Specifications Automatic TransaxleAT (Overdrive) Pan Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 quarts (6.1 L) After Complete Overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 quarts (10.4 L) When draining or replacing torque converter, more j h ’ d may be needed. Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigeran'; Not all air conditioning refrigerants arethe same. If the air conditioningsystem in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, askyour Buick dealer. Engine Specifications 3800 Series I1 Engine (L36) VIN Engine Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V6 Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.
L36 Engine Accessory Belt A. Power Steering The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for when to check the belt. B. Alternator C. Air Conditioning D. Idle E.
Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL -AT THE PROPER -LEVEL AND RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Environment I This section coversthe maintenance required foryour Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Protection Plan Proper vehiclemaintenance not only helpsto keep your vehicle ingood working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”shows what to have done and how often. Someof these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. Performing maintenance work ona vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule The proper fluids and lubricants to use arelisted in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle These schedules are forvehicles that: in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it.
f Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition Follow the ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions istrue for your vehicle: 0 1 Most trips are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to 16km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below .freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling(such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. 0 You frequently tow a trailer oruse a carrier ontop of your vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Driving a vehicle with u f i l l y warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to breuk down slower. Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation.
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
I ShortTriplCityMaintenanceSchedule I 3.000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires.
I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Co17tso1 Service. An Emission Control Sesvice. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every6 months, whichever occurs first).
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.
-&City Maintenance Schedule I I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Con.tro1Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
I , Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule '1 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3.months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whicheveroccurs first). .
Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. 33,000 Miles (55000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75000 km) 42,000 Miles (70000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Lubricate the suspension and steering in dusty conditions.Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 50,000 A4ile.s (83 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
I 1 Short Trip/City MaintenanceSchedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control $erviCe. An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Corztrol Service. * 17 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every6 months, whichever occurs first).
r S h i t Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ( I ,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Replace air cleaner filter. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every An Emission Control Service. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage * or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Sewice.
I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule 66,000 Miles (I10 000 km) I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * * Cl Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 kmj) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months; whichever occursfirst). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering * 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in 'dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission ControlService.
0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Enzission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every6 months, whichever occurs first). c]Rotate tires.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 kj 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An En1ission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every6 months, whichever occurs first).
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService.. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Replace air cleaner filter. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or ,leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
I I Short TriplCity, Maintenance Schedule 93,OOOMiles (155 000 km) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
I Short l’rip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166,000km) Jl Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). * An Emission Control Service. 0Drain, flush and.refil1cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. ,Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires.
I TridCity Maintenance Schedule S (hotr l.OO,OOOMiles (166000 km) (Continued) 0Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter ' - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32 C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km)should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km)at the same intervals. Footnotes 3‘ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of this vehicle’s useful life.
Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule II 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 45,000 Miles (75000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever,occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 52,500 Miles (87500 km) 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 0Change engine oil and filter (or e:veqJ if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
B o n g Trip/Highwa&aintenance Schedule L 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or eve?r‘ 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emissio??Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule - ~~~~ ~ ~ ~~~ I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires.
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. [7 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
1 I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressuretest the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. -f 0Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Listed below are 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. Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs arecompleted at once.
At Least Twicea Year At Least Once a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Key Lock CylindersService Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Starter Switch Check A CAUTION: Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check I A CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does,you or others could be injured. Follow thesteps below. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parkingbrake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and serviceswhic.h should be performed at least twicea year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified servicecenter do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairsare completed at once. Proper procedures toperform these servicesmay be found in a Buick service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants USAGE FLUIDlLUBRICANT NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
USAGE Chassis Lubrication FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen@Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Hood Latch Assembly Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate lubricant aerosol(GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services areperformed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after themaintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or“Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to storethem.
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-45
I Maintenance Record I SERVICED READING DATE I 7-46 ODOMETER I I BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 1
Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise. Buick has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to resolveyour concern to your complete satisfaction. If your concern has not been resolved toyour satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealer management.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to givethe Customer Assistance Representative: Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.
, Roadside Assistance . Our commitment to Buickowners has always included superior service through our network of 3,000 Buick dealers. Buick Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and security. n Buick Roadside Assistance: - Provides owners with access to minor repairs or towing for disabled vehicles. 1 ..- r For details on Buick Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.
Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, QualityMeans Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” Included with your 1996 Buick new car warranty (36 month/36,000 miles, whichever occurs first),is Courtesy Transportation, aprogram which will provide Buick retail customers with: - Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Buick Motor Division, forup to five days for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs.
GM Participation inBBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed to making sure you are completelysatisfied with your new vehicle.
We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Buick. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitratorwill make a decisionwhich you may accept or reject.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K l G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Service and Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosticand repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself” service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians.
Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjects areregularly sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to helpthe technician perform better service. Service bulletinsmay involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service.
Section 9 Index . A i r Bag ...................................... 1-16 How Does it Restrain ........................... 1-20 ; . . . . . . . . . 1-18 How it Works ...................... Location .................................... 1-18 1-17, 2-56 Readiness Light ......................... Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Brake 6-28 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Touch Control . . . . . . . . 3-9 Climate Control System ........................... 3-1 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 2-47 Coinholder .................................... Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-31 Compact Disc Care ............................. 37 18 Compact Disc Player ............................ Compact Disc Player Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i Electrical Equipment. Adding‘ ..... ......... 3.30.6.50 Entry Lighting. Delayed ..........................2-41 Electrical System ............................... 6-50 Ethanol ........................................ 6-4 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror .......... 2-44 2-29 Exhaust. Engine ................................. 4-29 Electronic Level Control ......................... Exit Lighting. Delayed ........................... 2-41 Electronic Touch Climate Control ...................
.. en Gages Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-60 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Fuel ....................................... 2-67 GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Gear7-41 Positions, Automatic TransaxleSystem Glove Box .................................... 2-47 Gfoss Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Certificationnire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 4-28 Tire-LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Courtesy . . . . . . . . .
. . . Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-47 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ....................... 2-61 Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Manual Remote Control Mirror .......... ......... 2-45 MaxifuseBelay Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-50 2-4 Memory Door Locks ...................
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-22 Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Publications. Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .18 Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LapBelt .................................. :.1-23 Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9.1.25 1-40 LargerChildren ............................... Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Rear Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Reminder Light ...................
Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 18 Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 4-10 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ColumnLockCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 1 1 Magnasteer mr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Traction 4-8 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59. 4-8 4-8 Off Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer 4-33 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-39 Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32.6.56 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 WindowLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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