Buick 1994 Roadmaster Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Buick Manuals
  4. Automobile
  5. ROADMASTER 1994
  6. Owner's manual

Buick 1994 Roadmaster Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Buick 1994 Roadmaster

Summary of Contents for Buick 1994 Roadmaster

  • Page 3 The 1994 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. 'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993 Part All Rights Reserved. 25609689 B First Edition...
  • Page 4 ‘ 4 SUPPQRT .VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN ~GERT1FlCATION THROUGH Nallonal lnslttule AUTOMOTIVE .?<. > ‘,This manual hcludes the latest information at the time SERVICE IF?$ ;”< EXGELLENCE wasprinted. We reserve the right to make, changes in the ’.: ]pko&ct after that. time without further’notice. For...
  • Page 6 Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Man (left), and Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899,...
  • Page 7 South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 19 14. I 9 I I Model 21 Touring Car on Buick’s Test Hill won 500 racing Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car.
  • Page 8 A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. And Buick’s famous vertical pillar (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the 1953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick $pecial, “Car of the Year”. The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. “toothy” grille,...
  • Page 9 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors, Buick City, is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fall of 1985.
  • Page 10 1923 Sport Roadster...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 305.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual .Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end’ when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 13 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: In the notice area, we tell you about something that ca damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
  • Page 14 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. These symbols For example, are important these symbols are used on an for you and your passengers original battery: whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK UNUICK...

  • Page 15: Seats And Restraint Systems

    Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly learn about some things you should Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls ..............

  • Page 16: Seatsandseatcontrols

    and Seat Controls Seats ,Fb+~This section tells about the seats -- how to adjust, .%them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, raising !and lowering wagon rear seats, and head restraints. Manual Seat unlock i t. Slide Move the lever under the front sea .t the seat to where you want it.
  • Page 18 Reclining Front 'Seatback(§) adjust the seatback, 1ift.tlie lever the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Releastxihe lever to lock the seatback. Pull.up on the kver and the seat will upright position., the outer side of If you have the power recliner option, the switch eat.
  • Page 21 To raise the seat, lift the seatback until it locks in the up position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it’s locked into place. Third Seatback Operation The third seat folded flat in the tailgate area of your station wagon.
  • Page 23 This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light’’ in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 24 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or you go on anything, fast as goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), is the child.
  • Page 25 Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on .Put someone on it. wheels.
  • Page 28 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident’ if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside’down.

  • Page 29: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Buick, see the section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

  • Page 30: Lap-Shoulderbelt

    Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight.
  • Page 33 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
  • Page 35 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
  • Page 36 what's wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
  • Page 39 Air Bag Readiness Light There is ‘an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows “AIR BAG”. electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem. You will see this light flash for a few sec,onds when you turn your ignition to “Run”...
  • Page 40 Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right-front passenger’s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
  • Page 41 What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator.
  • Page 44 Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’ earlier in this part. Center Passenger Position And Any Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger Position...
  • Page 45 Lap Belt When you sit in a center seating position, or in a station wagon third seat, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
  • Page 46 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 mare often in crashes than those who are wearing safety. belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thr.own of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 47 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks, Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see3afety Belt'Extender"' at the end this section. Make sure the release button so you on the buckle is positioned unbuckle...

  • Page 49: Smaller Children And Babies

    Smaller Children and Babies...

  • Page 50: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Be sure to 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 the chance of personal injury.
  • Page 52 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you...
  • Page 53 You’ll need a safety,locking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position. You can get a locking clip where child restraints are sold, or from your Buick dealer (GM Part Number 94844571). The locking clip must be the same the one shown here.
  • Page 54 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
  • Page 55 Push and pull the child.restraint in different directions to be sure is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and remove the locking clip. Let the safety belt go back all the way. The safety belt will move When freely again and be ready to work, for an adult or larger position, you’ll be using the child passenger.
  • Page 56 See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make' the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. Put the restraint the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 57 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6.
  • Page 58 5. Buckle the belt.
  • Page 59 Make sure the release button is positioned would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6 . To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while safety belt and let you push down on the child restraint.

  • Page 60: -Larger Children

    -Larger Children Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to 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.
  • Page 62 the child.sits, the lap portion the belt ’ . . :‘{should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching %he child’s thighs. This applies ,belt force to the child’s !pelvic bones in a crash.

  • Page 63: Safetybeltextender

    Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be tong enough for you.
  • Page 64 If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

  • Page 65: Featuresandcontrols

    Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell properly . . aryd what to do if you have a problem...

  • Page 66: Keys

    Keys The ignition keys are for only. the ignition The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.

  • Page 67: Doorlocks

    NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.
  • Page 68 There are several ways to lock and unlock From door key. From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control down. To unlock the door, mov the lock control up. your vehicle: Power Door Locks Use your the outside: Programmable Automatic Door Locks (Option) If you have automatic door locks, close your doors, turn...
  • Page 69 You can have the automatic door lock feature programmed to allow the doors to remain locked after you shift into (Park). See your Buick dealer if you ‘ ‘ I ? ’ ’ want the automatic door locks reprogrammed. Leaving Your Vehicle If you areyeaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside.
  • Page 70 Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option) you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid closed. This, allows you to gently push the trunk lid down and pull-down feature then secures it completely. NOTICE: Do not slam your trunk lid down if you have the Pull-Down feature.
  • Page 71 Tailgate Operation .The tailgate is locked and unlocked by using the power door lock controls, the oval key in the.lock or the Remote Keyless Entry System if you have it. It can be opened like a regular .door, or like a drop-gate. The symbols on the handles indicate their function.
  • Page 72 To open it like a drop-gate, just reach inside and pull up on the handle-that is located near the center of the tailgate. Lower the tailgate all the way down. To close the window, pull it down against the tailgate until it latches.
  • Page 73 Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) this If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk or tailgate from up to 30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
  • Page 74 This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles blocking the signal. See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
  • Page 75 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.
  • Page 76 Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is equipped with rear door security, locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: 1. Move the lever all the way down.
  • Page 77 When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a‘chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
  • Page 78 Index). If the starter won’t work with the otherkey, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the...

  • Page 79: Newvehiclebreak-In

    If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key% to have a new key made. New Vehicle ‘‘Break-in'' NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesh’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88.

  • Page 80: Startingtheengine

    With. the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions: (A) Accessory: This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is To use, push in the key and turn it toward you.
  • Page 81 NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your Buick is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “PYy (Park) only when your vehic.le is stopped. To start your 5.7 Liter LT1 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to “Start.”...
  • Page 82 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.

  • Page 83: Shifting The Transmission

    The answer depends on the weather, the kind you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
  • Page 85 NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) “N” (Neutral) with the engine rac’ing isn’t covered by your warranty. Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going less than about 35 mph (56 your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
  • Page 86 NOTICE: Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transmission. Use “3” as much as possible. Don’t shift into “2” unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
  • Page 87 Parking Brake To set, the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system’ warning’light will come on. To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake.peda1 down.
  • Page 88 Shifting Into (Park) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and the parking brake.
  • Page 90 T“ (Park). Shifting Out of LCP99 (Park) your Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from “P”...
  • Page 91 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust...
  • Page 92 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked the engine running. But if you It’s better not to park with ever have to,. here are some things to b o w . Follow the groper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move.

  • Page 93: Windows

    Power Windows Your power windows controls are on the armrest. The switch for the driver's window has an express-down feature. Pull the switch back all the way. Once engaged, release it and the window will lower all the way. To stop the window from lowering, push the switch forward.
  • Page 95 The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change. Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and downward (for left) positions.

  • Page 96: Headlight High-Low Beam Changer

    As you signal a turn or a lane change, flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.

  • Page 99: Cruisecontrol

    Wagon Rear Window Washedwiper Push the top of the switch to turn on the rear wipers. Push the bottom of the switch to turn it off. To spray windshield washer fluid on the rear window, push the top of the switch until the rear wiper turns on. Then push the top of the switch further.
  • Page 100 2. Get up to the speed you want. Push in the button at the end of the lever and release it. To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.”...
  • Page 101 (The “CRUISE’ light on the instrument panel will come on.) CRUISE 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control.
  • Page 102 To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control ” go .to There are two ways to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed, 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 103 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second.

  • Page 104: Headlights

    To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights These switches control these light systems: Headlights Taillights Parking Lights License Lights 'Sidemarker Lights Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Li.ghts...
  • Page 105 Pull the knob toward you, to the first setting to turn on the parking lights. Pull the knob toward you, to the second setting to turn on the headlights. By rotating the knob you can make the instrument panel lights bright or dim and turn the courtesy lights on or off.
  • Page 106 Your Twilight Sentinel.,and Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) the light sensor on top of your instrument panel. Don’t cover it up, if you do, it will read ‘‘dark” and your lights will Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that work with “Daytime Running Lights”...
  • Page 107 To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in the “Off” or “Lock’’ position. Then start the vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. Front Seat Reading Lights Front seat reading lights are turned on switch located on the rearview mirror.
  • Page 108 Wagon Rear Compartment .Light and Assist Handles There are courtesy lights and assist handles in the rear compartment located on each side of the tailgate window. Push the switch on each light to turn them on and Delayed Illuminated Entry When you open the door, the interior lights will go on.
  • Page 109 Automatic Mirror (Option) Your Buick may have an automatic inside mirror. The automatic mirror adjusts .for the glare of headlights behind you. It detects changes in light, and then adjusts for day or night operation. During the day the mirror reflects all the light fkom behind your car.
  • Page 110 The right outside mirror must be adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle. Power (Option) your Buick has optional power mirrors, the mirror control is located on the driver’s door. Move the center switch to choose the right or left mirror.
  • Page 111 Convenience Net (Wagon) A convenience net is provided for the rear of your wagon to,help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and The net can be also be hooked as shown so that it lies flat against the load floor.
  • Page 112 you can. the rear load floor flat Keep net. when youme Convenience Net (Sedan) Your car has a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick and stops.
  • Page 113 Wagon Cargo Security Cover (Option) The security cover to coverthe rear area you want items hidden w % T < y & ; from To use it, pull on~the handle and pull the' cover all the insert each end of the cover into the slots, making sure to get them fully in place.
  • Page 114 Wagon Luggage Carrier have a luggage carrier and can load things on’top your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, sliding crossrails and places for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, so long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.
  • Page 115 You can then tie Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Buick. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Index under “Loading Your Vehicle.”...
  • Page 116 Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning. To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on the snuffer as you puU. the ashtray down and out. NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays.
  • Page 117 Cigarette Lighter It’s near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back itself. NOTICE: If you h’old a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t beable to back away from the heating element when it’s ready.

  • Page 118: Instrumentpanel

    Assist Handles A folding handle over each door can be and out of your vehicle. The Instrument Panel: Y0u.r Enformation System used to get in Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

  • Page 119: Speedometer And Odometer

    (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Buick has a “tamper-resistant odometer.” If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers, probably someone has tried to turn it back.
  • Page 120 Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition.key just let you know they’re working.
  • Page 122 If the light still stays on, or comes on your again while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your...
  • Page 123 -full-size tire. the warning light stays ‘on after you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if it comes on again when you’re driving, your Buick needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that.
  • Page 125 Low Oil Level Light The “Low Oil Level” light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have your vehicle serviced, so it will be ready 1. L to warn you if there’s a problem..
  • Page 126 After changing the engine oil, the system reset. The reset button is on the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side behind the fuse panel door. With the ignition key in the RUN position, but the engine not started, push the reset button, holding it in until the “Change Oil”...
  • Page 127 VOLTS If the light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once. battery until you get there, turn set your air system to “OFF.” Gate Ajar Light Your wagon has Ajar warning light.
  • Page 128 1931 Buick Model...

  • Page 129: Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Part 3 includes:...
  • Page 130 Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Buick when the car is moving. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any air choice (except the rear window defogger) and.
  • Page 131 If your Buick has the Electronic Climate Control option, it looks like this: The following information tells you how it works: Temp To choose the temperature want maintained inside the vehicle, push TEMP decreases the temperature and the red up arrow inci-eases the temperature.
  • Page 132 From the AUTO mode, pushing the temperature to 90°F will automatically allow the system to select the high blower and floor mode. From AUTO mode, pushing the temperature to 60°F will automatically allow the system to select high blower, MIDDLE mode and recirculate air. When the system is off, the ventilation allows air to flow 'through the heater...
  • Page 133 Fan Speeds The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically AUTO. have the However, if you want the blower fan to run at a lower speed, push If you want to raise the blower speed, push The blower speed will go lower or higher with every push of the button until the 1ow.est or highest speed is...
  • Page 134 Defrost will work better if any ice and snow is cleared from the hood and the air inlet area between the hood and the windshield. Blower speed will be controlled automatically, or you can choose another speed by pushing Defog This setting directs the air flow to the windshield and floor areas.
  • Page 135 Rear Window Defogger (Option)
  • Page 136 Blend The BLEND setting directs the air flow to the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. Floor Pushing the FLOOR setting directs all air flow to the floor outlets. Defog This setting directs the air flow to the windshield and floor areas.
  • Page 137 Heating When outside temperatures are cold, sliding the lever to Warm will send heated air through the heater outlets, and some through the defroster vents. Defrosting The Defrost setting directs most of the air through the defroster vents, and some through the heater outlets. Use defrost when you want to remove fog or ice from the windshield.
  • Page 138 Audio Systems Your Delco’ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out of your system 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.
  • Page 139 NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere w’ith the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them.
  • Page 140 Balance control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers. The Lower'Kndb Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. Push it to Fade The FADE control behind the .lower knob moves the sound bgtween your front and rear speakers.
  • Page 141 Treble TREB Slide the lever up to increase the treble response. If the station is weak or noisy, slide the treble lever down to reduce the noise. Bass Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear.
  • Page 142 Scan When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until again. appears the graphic display. SCAN SCAN Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM).
  • Page 143 To Play a Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. With the radio on, press a tape into the slot marked AUTO REVERSE (tape side goes in first).
  • Page 144 The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It controls the volume. The volume increases and decreases when the knob is held slightly rotated against the spring load. It allows you to mute the radio or the tape player. Press to mute;...
  • Page 145 Clock To set the clock: Press the SET button. Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. on the display. Press and hold SEEK 4 or until appears on the display. To Adjust the Tone Use the levers next to the display to set the bass, midrange, ,and treble until you get the sound you want.
  • Page 146 Reverse reverse the tape, press REV and the tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the tape or until you press the REV button lightly. Forward To advance the tape, press FWD and the tape will rapidly go-forward to the end of the tape or until you press the button lightly.
  • Page 147 The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It controls the volume. The volume increases or decreases volume when the knob is held slightly rotated against the spring load. It allows you to mute the radio or tape player. Press to mute;...
  • Page 148 Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. SET will disappear from the display when the station is set. Whenever you press that‘button, the preset station will return. Clock To set the clock: Press the SET pushbutton. Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
  • Page 149 Recall Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long the CD has been playing. The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play. Compression Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passages nearly equal in volume.
  • Page 150 Anti-Theft Feature Delco-Loc I1 is a security feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally. If it is activated your player won’t be usable if it’s ever stolen, because it won’t turn on. The instructions below tell you how to enter your personal secret code into the system.
  • Page 151 Enter your secret code as follows, pause no more than 15 seconds between steps. Turn the ignition ON and the radio OFF. Press the SET button. The display will show “000”. Enter the six numbers of the code following steps 6-9 of the preceding paragraphs.
  • Page 152 Clean your tape player with .a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time, Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.
  • Page 153 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if from it’s cleaned time to time. Clean the Antenna Mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to. full mast extension. 2.
  • Page 154 1940 Buick Model 51 G...

  • Page 155: Yourdrivingandtheroad

    Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds included.many other useful tips on driving Part 4 includes: Defensive Driving ..............DrunkenDriving .

  • Page 156: Defensive Driving

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive to drive a vehicle: defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your 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.”...
  • Page 157 Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a-pedestrian, had been drinking. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of alcohol, and thousands of people are injured.
  • Page 158 It's the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person's BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level.

  • Page 160: Braking

    Braking 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 do a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 161 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle. ANTI- LOCK When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise.

  • Page 162: Steering

    The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
  • Page 163 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s importan; to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road.
  • Page 164 Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available.

  • Page 165: Passing

    Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.

  • Page 166: Lossofcontrol

    Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 167 “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels’ aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too muchspeed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

  • Page 168: Drivingat.night

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.

  • Page 169: Drivingintherain

    Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 170 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
  • Page 171 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.

  • Page 172: Citydriving

    City Driving 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 drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

  • Page 173: Freewaydriving

    Freeway Driving Mile for rnile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 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.
  • Page 174 Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
  • Page 175 Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

  • Page 176: Hill-Andmountainroads

    Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
  • Page 178 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
  • Page 179 Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise dear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges.
  • Page 180 cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

  • Page 181: Towingatrailer

    Run your engine only as long as fuel. When run the engine,, make it go than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights.
  • Page 182 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 provincial police. Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) or less. You should always a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than,2,000 pounds (900 kg).
  • Page 183 And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI, 48550.
  • Page 184 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle.
  • Page 185 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
  • Page 186 the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument 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.
  • Page 187 When You Are Ready to Leave After a Hill Parking on 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
  • Page 188 NOTICE: Adjusting an equalizing hitch with the Electronic Level Control (ELC) system engaged will defeat the function the load equalizing hitch and may cause unsatisfactory handling. Once you have completed towing your trailer, be sure to ;reinstall the Electronic Control (ELC) fuse. i In Addition Use two friction sway controls if 5,000 lbs.

  • Page 189: Problemsontheroad

    Part 5 Problems on the Road...
  • Page 190 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. rear turn signal lights will flash on and off. Your front and...
  • Page 193 Your Buick has a remote positive (+)jump starting terminal. The terminal is in the red box on the same side compartment as your battery. the remote positive terminal on your battery. To open the remote positive terminal box, pull the tab and open the cover.
  • Page 195 6. Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery.
  • Page 196 8. Now connect the black negative good battery’s negative 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 the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
  • Page 197 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.
  • Page 198 Towing Your Car Try to hav.e a GM dealer or professional towing service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier (C) tow truck. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it...
  • Page 199 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transmission should be in Neutral and the parking brake released.
  • Page 200 Front Towing Hookups Attach “T” hook chains behind the front wheels into the side of the frame rails on both sides. Position the sling crossbar just behind the rear edge of the front fascia. A 4” x 4” wood beam is Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control...
  • Page 201 Rear Towing Hookups Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear fascia. A 4” 4” wood beam is not needed. Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring.
  • Page 202 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about a hot engine on your instrument :panel. You will also find a low coolant warning light on instrument :your panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be...
  • Page 203 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3.
  • Page 204 the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is bailing, don’t do.anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above “FULL If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
  • Page 206 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts..So use the recommended coolant. 1. You can remove the Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to the left and then stop. coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system,...
  • Page 207 If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to “FULLCOLD.”...
  • Page 208 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches “FULL COLD.”...
  • Page 209 If a Tire Goes.Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “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 out slowly. should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few But if tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that...
  • Page 210 The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
  • Page 212 To remove the spare tire, unscrew and remove the wing nut from the retaining bolt. Using the tire lift strap, pull the tire out of the storage well. To remove the jack, unscrew the wing bolt from the jack retainer. Remove the jack by sliding it forward.
  • Page 213 Your Buick has a wheel cover that must be removed to access the wheel nuts. Refer to the instructions for the correct wheel cover removal. If your vehicle has either of the two following wheel covers, they must be removed by carefully...
  • Page 214 Remove this wheel cover by carefully prying off the center of the cover with the- flat wrench. If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, remove the center _ _ _ of the wheel of the wheel cover by using the wire wheel key wrench.
  • Page 215 wheel Put the flat end into the notch and carefully pry off the are ready to start using the jack and wrench to raise your vehicle. small cover. Remove the lock nut by inserting the key wrench into the hole in the center the wheel cover and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the lock nut completely.
  • Page 217 Position the jack under the vehicle. Your Buick has an indentation on the frame near each of the wheels. Raise the jack so the jack head fits into the indentation nearest the wheel with the Bat tire. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow t h m e vehicle to fall off the jack.
  • Page 218 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench off the clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough g r o p d so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
  • Page 219 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
  • Page 221 NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Now put all the equipment back in the trunk stowage area. JACK WING NUT ' "...
  • Page 222 When replacing the Estate Wagon spare tire cover, put the lower front corner of the cover into the floor track. Slide the cover toward the €i-ont of the vehicle making sure the front tabs go behind the edge. Insert the upper front corner of the cover into the track at the bottom of the glass, adjusting the position to fit over the weatherstrip.

  • Page 225: Serviceandappearancecare

    Part 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Buick then it shows how to chec.k important fluid and lubricant levels vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care Part 6 includes: Service .

  • Page 226: Service

    . . I If you want to do some of your own iervice work, you’ll want to get the proper Buick Servick.Manua1. It tells you much more about how to service yow, Buick than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications”...
  • Page 228 MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle. Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. NOTICE: Fuel that is more than 5% methanol is bad for your vehicle.

  • Page 229: Fuel

    Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly.
  • Page 230 The sedan gas cap is behind the rear license plate. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). While refueling, hang the cap inside the wagon fuel door. Place the cap on the inner most edge and turn the right as necessary to secure.

  • Page 231: Hood Release

    Be careful1 not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until hear at least clicks.
  • Page 232 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the Lift the hood. secondary hood release.

  • Page 233: Engineoil

    Before closing the b o d , be sure all the filler .caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it fil-dy. Engine Oil If the “LOW light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
  • Page 234 From the front of the engine, the engine oil dipstick is to the left of the air cleaner. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
  • Page 235 What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with this new “starburst” symbol. The “starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine.
  • Page 236 As shown in the char t, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0 C) or above; These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other,viscosity oils, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50.
  • Page 237 Engine Oil Additives .Coolant Engine Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Coolant Warmer” in Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).

  • Page 238: Aircleaner

    Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To check or replace the filter, unscrew the wing nuts and pull the air cleaner open. Replace the air filter, close the cover.and screw on the wing nuts, making sure the tabs are properly positioned.

  • Page 239: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Index. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Buick dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 240 To check transmission fluid cold: A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more.
  • Page 241 Check both sides of the dipstick, and re%3 ’the? lower’ level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way.

  • Page 242: Enginecoolant

    If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C) Give boiling protection up to 262 O F Protect against rust and corrosion.
  • Page 243 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. Adding Coolant is located at the left of the engine The surge...
  • Page 244 To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the “FULL COLD.” If thklight comes on it means you’re low on engine coolant. ‘ . i . To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the only when the engine is cool.

  • Page 245: Power Steering Fluid

    Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermbstat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended. Power Steering Fluid The power steering cap is to the left of the engine fan.
  • Page 246 Windshield Washer Fluid To Add The windshield washer reservoir is located at the left of the engine compartment. Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.

  • Page 247: Brakes

    Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid, There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 248 To Check B.rake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above ‘“IN.’’ have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After ‘work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above “MIN”...

  • Page 250: Battery

    Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system when your brake linings wear down and you have to...
  • Page 251 Headlamp Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 2. Turn each of the access cover retainers 1/4 turn and lift the cover off.
  • Page 252 3. Pull the bulb/socket straight out from the accessarea. Remove wire connector from bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base.
  • Page 253 connector (A) to tlie plastic base sure the lock .tab over the' lock (C). Install the bulb by putting the small tab (D) into the (E). small notch in the lamp Put the retainer on and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise the right) to lock it into place.
  • Page 254 Unscrew the wingnut. From outside the vehicle, carefully pull the taillight assembly away from the body. Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the 1/4 turn counter-clockwise (to the left) to remove it. To remove the bulb, push it in and rotate counterclockwise (to the left).

  • Page 255: Loadingyourvehicle

    Center High Mounted Stop Light Replacement Lift up the tailgate window. Unscrew the two screws. Bring down the bulb assembly. Pull a bulb out of its retainer and replace. Reverse the steps to reassemble. Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMA,TION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP.

  • Page 257: Tires

    You can to a warranties are delivered with every new Buick. If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, will have a tire warranty folder from each of these...
  • Page 258 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting hours or driven no more than a mile. NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation overinflation is all right.
  • Page 259 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
  • Page 260 After. the tires have been rotated, adjust the rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Infomation label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. When It’s Time for New Tires front You need a new tire if: You can see the indicators at three or more places...
  • Page 261 The tire has puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number...
  • Page 262 The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 264 Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class ?S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the rear tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely.fastened.

  • Page 265: Appearance Care

    When you use anything from a container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside.
  • Page 266 Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-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.
  • Page 267 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.
  • Page 268 Combination Stains Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Viiyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. ,Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.
  • Page 270 High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick may depth be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer.
  • Page 271 These brushes can take off the protective coating. White Sidewall -Tires Your Buick dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
  • Page 272 Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 whichever comes first.
  • Page 273 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials dealer. Buick your from these You can...

  • Page 274: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    PLANT YEAR MODEL This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.

  • Page 275: Fusesandcircuitbreakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. You'll find the fuse panel door on the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side.
  • Page 277 Fuse Usage Description Opera Lamps, License Lamp, Marker Lamps, Taillamps, Tail/Turn Stoplamps, Heater Power Mirrors Circuit Breakers Master Power Window Switch, Power Window Lockout Switch, Power Window Control Module Door Lock Relay, Power Seat Switch, Recline Switch, Passenger Seat Lumbar Controls Rear Window Defog Switch, Rear Window Defog Relay...
  • Page 278 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. Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.
  • Page 279 Overall: Length ......Width Height ......Wheelbase Front Tread Rear Tread...
  • Page 280 Overall: Length Width ....Height Wheelbase Front Tread Rear Tread Interior Front: Leg Room Head Room Shoulder Room HipRoom Roadmaster Sedan Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Interior Rear: Leg Room 215.8...
  • Page 281 Application Exterior Cornering Headlight Park/Turn Side Marker Underhood Rear Backup ... . . High Mounted Stop (Sedan) ... . . High Mounted Stop (Wagon) License .

  • Page 282: Capacities And Specifications

    Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure ask your Buick dealer. For additional information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information’’ booklet.

  • Page 283: Maintenanceschedule

    Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick dependability and emission control performance Part 7 includes: ..............

  • Page 284: Introduction

    If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices.

  • Page 285: Your Vehicle And The Environment

    Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe.

  • Page 287: Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    This section tells you the maintenance services you should have’done and. when you should schedule.them. Your Buick dealer knows~ your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with, it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
  • Page 288 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow' Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Page 289 The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same intervals. An Emission Control Service. the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall The U.S.
  • Page 290 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none driving conditions TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and I I ) Item No. O i l 1. Engine Change* Oil Filter Change* 2.
  • Page 291 TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 7. Transmission Service 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection"? 10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?' 12.

  • Page 292: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So, if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil very 3,000 miles (5 000 or sooner if the “Change Oil Soon” light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed.
  • Page 293 5. Cooling System Service*-- Drain, flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See “Coolant” in the Index. This provides proper freeze and boil protection, corrosion inhibitor level and maintains proper engine operating temperature.
  • Page 294 8. Spark Plug Replacement* with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart” in the Index. 9. Spark Plug Wire inspection*^ cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the distributor and at thespark plugs. Replace wires as needed. 10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 30,000 rniles (50 000 or more often under dusty conditions.

  • Page 295: Section B: Owner Checks And Services

    Section B: Owner Checks and Services 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. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D.

  • Page 296: Atleastonceamonth

    Lubrication' Bod$...
  • Page 298 CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE Parking Brake/and Automatic Transmission “P,’ (Park) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in (Neutral), slowly remove foot “...

  • Page 299: Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 300 INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it your vehicle is used to pull a trailer, have the rear axle gear lubricant...

  • Page 301: Section D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. FLUID/LUBRICANT service Energy Conserving viscosity. The “SH’ or “SG’ designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/,D,”...
  • Page 302 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Front Wheel Wheel bearing lubricant Bearings requirements of NLGI Grade 2, ’ Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Rear Axle Axle Lubricant (GM‘Part No. 1052271) (Standard or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Differential) Rear Axle Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.

  • Page 303: Section E: Maintenance Record

    Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE from the Schedule which correspond to the maintenance performed.
  • Page 304 Maintenance Record ODOMETER ERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

  • Page 305: Customer Assistance Information

    Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. publications and how to report any safety defects. Part 8 includes: ............. .
  • Page 306 Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern...
  • Page 307 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300 , or write: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550.
  • Page 308 - Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service .professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24-hour a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details of Buick Roadside Assistance , please consult your Buick Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.
  • Page 309 They can help a technician service. your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Buick dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if,a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle.
  • Page 310 What You’ll Find in the Index: A list of all PSP’s published by Buick in a model year (1990 or later). PSP’s covering all models Buick cars are listed in the same index.
  • Page 311 U J d...

  • Page 313: Index

    Part 9 Index Adding BrakeFluid Electrical Equipment Engine Coolant Engineoil Power Steering Fluid Sound Equipment Transmission Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System) Air Bag Readiness Light Aircleaner ....... . . Airconditioner Air Conditioner Refrigerant Alcohol.
  • Page 315 ....... . . Courtesy Lights Courtesy Transportation Cruise Control Customer Assistance Hearing/Speech Impaired Satisfaction Procedure .
  • Page 316 Fluid Brake Capacities Power Steering Transmission Windshield Washer Fluids and Lubricants Recommended Folding Rear Seats Foreign Operation Francais. Guide en Freeway Driving French Language Manual Fuel Capacity Filling Your Tank .Gage In Foreign Countries Low Light Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fuse Usage Chart G a g e Battery (Voltage Indicator)
  • Page 317 Jack. Tire Jump Starting Keyless Entry System. Remote Keys ..Label, Service Parts Identification Lane Change Indicator LapBelt Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt Front Rear Leather Cleaning Leaving Your Vehicle Lighter, Cigarette Lights Air Bag Readiness Courtesy Daytime Running Headlights...
  • Page 318 Overdrive. Automatic Overheated Engine P a i n t Spotting Park Position Park. Shifting Into Parking Brake Over Things that Burn With a Trailer ....With the Engine Running Passing Polishing and Waxing...
  • Page 320 Flat Inflation Inspection and Rotation Loading Information Pressure Quality Grading Replacement Spare Wear Indicators White Sidewall TorqueLock Towing Your Buick Towing Hookups Trailer Towing Tailgate Remote Release Transmission. Automatic Transmission Fluid Trip Odometer Turn Signalmeadlight Beam Lever Indicator Reminder Turnsignal...
  • Page 322 Fuel Mileage Chart 105 112 119 108 I I 7 126 135 144 153 162 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 110 121 165 176 187 198 209 220 231 242 253 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 252 I30 143 156 169 182 195 208 221 234 247 260 273 286 299 140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378 392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490...
  • Page 324 THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED RECYCLED PAPER USING MINIMUM 50% WASTEPAPER, 10% POST CONSUMER WASTE...

Table of Contents