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  • Page 3 The 1994 Buick Skylark Owner’s Manual @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993 Litho in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved Part No. 25609785 A First Edition...
  • Page 4 “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner EAE‘...
  • Page 7 1906. And a Buick was the first car to travel across South America, driven from Buenos Aim, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 19 14. I 9 I I Model 2i Touring Car on Buick's Test Hill racing Buick drew plenty of attention because it could elimb hills and run through mud like no other c s .
  • Page 8 In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in 1949.
  • 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, a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. It was completed,in the €all of 1985.
  • Page 10 1923 Sport Roqdster...
  • Page 11 This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Service and Appearance Care. Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule. This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
  • Page 12 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owrier 's manual from.beginning ,to end when they first rective their new vehicle. This. will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll f@d that pictures m d words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 14 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle, is CAUTION driven: POSSIbLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN SEAT CAUSTIC BELTS...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    ( @ ] Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find inform n about the seats in your learn about some'things you should Part 1 includes: ..Seats and Seat Controls HeadRestraints SafetyBelts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Lap-ShoulderBelt Supplemental Restraint System (Air bag) Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy...

  • Page 16: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls This section tells about the seats about *reclining'front seatbacks, .and them, a l g a ri%tmints. Manual Seat how to adjust head...
  • Page 17 F0u.r Way Manual Seat Drivers Seat Only (Option) If you have this option, you have two levers under the front edge of the seat. The lever near the outer the seat Unlocks the seat allowing it to slide forward and back.
  • Page 18 Rear Control (R): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat. Reclining Front Seatback(s)
  • Page 19 But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle.is moving.

  • Page 20: Headrestraints

    . ( < Slide the head restraint up or downlso that the top of the restraint is closest the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
  • Page 22 When you fold the seatback up, push the top of the seat, making sure the seat is completely closed to ensure the seat locks in a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 25 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph is the child. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! krn/h),...
  • Page 26 Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on Put someone on it. wheels.
  • Page 28 or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
  • Page 29 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 or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.

  • Page 30: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    Be aware that there 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 31 Cars First Sold In Canada Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle the rest of Part does not apply to your vehicle.
  • Page 32 And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in theSndex) so you can sit up straight. The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as possible.
  • Page 33 Buick needs service. We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency. To unbuckle the automatic belt, just pus.h the button on the buckle.
  • Page 34 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly much protection this way.
  • Page 35 &: What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
  • Page 36 What's wrong with this? ' " ' ' ' " ' ' ' ' I The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
  • Page 39 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows “AIR BAG.” The system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to “Run”...
  • Page 40 related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside the steering wheel. ais bag does an restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts.
  • Page 41 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick System The air bag affects how your Buick should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. ‘You don’t want the system to...

  • Page 42: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Buick dealer and the 1994 Skylark Service Manual have hfqmation about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Safety belts work for everyone' including Pregnant :ysiem. The air bag system does not need"regu1ar maintepaqce. your vehicle. Your Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy women.
  • Page 43 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 44 ..Rear Seat. Passengers It's very important for.reaq seat passengers Accident stiitistics show that unbelted people in the rear iseat 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.
  • Page 45 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
  • Page 46 worn low The lap part of the belt should be the hips, just touching the thighs. force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 47 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides..will provide added comfort for children, who have outgrown child restraints, and for small adults. The comfort guides pull the shouider belts away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat.
  • Page 48 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and.insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
  • Page 49 remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together that, you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seat back and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed.
  • Page 50 Make swe the release.button on the buckle is positioned-' so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you .ever had to. infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in &United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

  • Page 51: Smaller Children And Babies

    Smaller Children and Babies...
  • Page 53 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 it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
  • Page 54 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
  • Page 55 tighten the belt, pull up the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. 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.
  • Page 56 Securing a ChiId Restraint in .the Center Rear Seat Position secure a child restraint in a center seating When position, you’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1.
  • Page 57 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show how. 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 To use a child restraint here, you will need a special infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
  • Page 59 2. S n a p . ~ m hook of the infant/child seat attaching belt Once the special hardware is installed, please. follow the near the floor at the door side the seat. instructions with it and these steps: 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pushipg the button on the buckle.
  • Page 60 4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
  • Page 61 9. To 7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. make it tight, pull the belt while you push down The child restraint instructions will show you how. on the child restraint. If the belt won't stay tight, switch it end for end.

  • Page 62: Largerchildren

    To remove the infantkhild seat restraint: 1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate. Leave the latch plate on the special belt. 3. Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicle, so it won't fly around in a crash and injure someone.
  • Page 63 Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear lap-,shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in,the rear seat.
  • Page 64 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
  • Page 66 The belt torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you They can rip apart under impact' or frayed, get a new one right away. .,-... in a crash. forces. a belt...
  • Page 67 Part 2 Features and Controls Here can learn about the many standard and optional features on yaur Buick. and information on starting. shiftin and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems properly and what to do if you have a problem Part 2 includes: .

  • Page 68: Keys

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

  • Page 69: Doorlocks

    If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using 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 your keys inside.
  • Page 70 To unlock the door, slide the lock control forward. The lock control will show orange when i n the unlock positon.
  • Page 71 Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock. all the doors at once. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of your doors will lock when you move your shift lever out “P”...
  • Page 72 The trunk release is floor between driver's Pull door. seat ' 1 : open with lever release symbol trunk lock. trunk This lockout feature is only available on vehicles that do not have the Remote Keyless Entry System. The lockout switch, located the-inside of the trunk lid, allows you to disable the remote trunk release...
  • Page 73 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 supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Com-munications Commission (FCC) Rules.
  • Page 74 Chgck the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This prodqct has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Buick dealer a qualified 'technician for service. or modifications to this system by other than an authonzed 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 may be equipped with rear door security Jocks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: 1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up.
  • 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 Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ‘ignition and transaxle.

  • Page 78: Newvehiclebreak-In

    New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn,’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
  • Page 79 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 off. To use, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.

  • Page 80: Startingtheengine

    To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. NOTICE: Don’t .try to shift to (Park) if your Buick is “P” moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to “P” (-Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 81 If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Buick” in the Index. To start your V6 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key “Start.”...
  • Page 82 If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it Withoui damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Buick,” in the Index. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE:’ . : ,...

  • Page 83: Shiftingthetransaxle

    The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer in area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
  • Page 84 Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle apply shift interlock. You have to fully before brake you can shift from “ P ’ (Park) when the ignition key is in the “Run” position.
  • Page 85 NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N’’ (NeutraQwith the engi:ne racing isn’t covered by your warranty. (Automatic Overdrive) If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this. position. is for normal driving. If you need. more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (56 accelerator pedal about halfway down;...
  • Page 86 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel can use “2” on hills. It can help economy. control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
  • 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. The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
  • Page 88 If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Bold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.
  • Page 89 Move the -lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P”...
  • Page 90 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the position, hold the regular brake pedal down.
  • Page 91 Shifting Out of ccP” (Park) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake shift from (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run” “ P ’ position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in .the Index.
  • Page 92 Running Your Engine While You’re Engine Exhaust Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things know.
  • Page 94 tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. can also raise it to the highest level to give your room legs more when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and lever.

  • Page 95: Turn Signallheadlight Beam Lever

    Turn SignallMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight Operation Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal Flash-To-Pass Feature Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
  • Page 96 signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever starts until the green arrow to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned and other drivers won't see your turn signal.
  • Page 98 The wipers will stop after one cycle. cvcles, hold the lever down to “MIST”-longer. For steady wiping at 10.w speed, move the lever to the “LOW” position. For high speed wiping; move the lever toward further up to “HIGH.” To stop the wipers, move the lever “OFF.”...

  • Page 99: Cruisecontrol

    NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 100 When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Off. Control shuts To Set Cruise Control ” 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.” 2. Get up to the speed you want. (‘i...
  • Page 101 3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 102 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed This, and then you apply the brake. the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) move the Cruise Control switch from “ON’...
  • Page 103 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. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: “ON’...
  • Page 104 ‘Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) Passing Another Vehicle While Using...

  • Page 105: Headlights

    To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights The headlight switch is located on the control left of the steering column. Turn the outer portion of the lever marked LIGHTS to turn your lights on or off.
  • Page 106 Battery Rundown Protection Your Buick is equipped with a Battery Rundown -Protection feature designed to protect your vehicle’s ‘battery. When any interior light (trunk, reading, footwell, vanity mirror,or glove box) is left on and the ignition OFF, the Battery Rundown Protection system will...

  • Page 108: Mirrors

    Mirrors Insicle Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror you can see clearly behind your car. Moving the day-night ,adjustment at the bottom of the mirror allows you to change the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind you.
  • Page 109 Outside Mirrors To adjust the left outside mirror, rotate the knob located on the driver’s door. The right outside mirror must be adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your car and the area behind your car. If you have the optional power mirror, the control is located on the driver’s door.
  • Page 110 Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) The lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the mirror cover is opened. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
  • Page 111 Sunroof (Option) have this option, the switch is on the roof between the sun visors. It will work when the ignjtion, is ON. Press the switch rearward, release and the sunroof will open to the vent position. Press and release the switch again and the sunroof will fully open.
  • Page 112 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 by itself. NOTICE: If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready.

  • Page 113: Instrumentpanel

    Storage Armrest .(Option) The armrest between thef€ixmt ‘seats opens area. open it, press 1ever.at are cupholders which can be rotated forward for use with the cover closed. There is a storage area for cassette tapes, compact discs or other small items. The Instrument Panel: Your Information SysMm into...

  • Page 114: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer...

  • Page 115: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section .describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
  • Page 116 BRAKE...
  • Page 117 ihe vehicle towed fbr’servioe. (See ‘“‘%wing Car” Your in the Index.)
  • Page 118 Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you...
  • Page 119 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is hot! That reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
  • Page 120 .Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light SERVICE should.come on when the ignition is on, but the ENGINE engine is not running, as a SOON check to show you it is working.
  • Page 121 There are three ways this light can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn’t show 1. As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your ‘key to “Run” and goes off when the engine is started. If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you.
  • Page 122 NOTICE: Damage to your engine frdheglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. “Check Oil” Light The “Check bil” light should come on briefly while you are ktarting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have your vkhicle ‘CHECK serviced to warn you if there’s a...
  • Page 123 OFF. Voltage Indicator (Option) This gage shows the voltage in the electrical system. save your battery The normal range is 11 to 15 volts. If the reading stays outside the normal range, have your Buick dealer checl the electrical system.
  • Page 124 Tachometer (Option) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute ( R F " ) . NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer the red area, or engine damage may occur.
  • Page 125 191 6 Buick Model...
  • Page 126 I957 Buick Super 1 3 A...
  • Page 127 Part 3 includes: Cornfort Control System Heater and Defroster RearWindowDefogger Ventilation Airconditioner Audiosystems Understanding Radio Reception Settingtheclock RadioControls TapePlayerControls CD Player Controls Care of Cassette Tape Player and Tapes CareofCompactDiscs Antennacare audio systems offered with your Buick 131,133, 135 130,132, 133...
  • Page 128 selecting air choice any fan speed. Air Outlets Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents. The fan control is used to select the speed you want the air. to flow. Temperature This control allows you to set the air temperature provided by your heating and cooling system.
  • Page 129 B/L (Bi-level) This setting allows the outside air to flow through your Buick in two ways. Cooler air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the vent outlets. Slightly warmer air is directed through the heater ducts and defroster outlets.
  • Page 130 Air Conditioner (Option) The air conditioner cools the air coming into your vehicle. The air conditioner works best when the -windows are closed. On a very hot day, you might want to open the windows to let the hottest air out. :Max :This setting provides maximum cooling with the least !amount of work.
  • Page 131 The range for most 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 storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise. Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late.
  • Page 132 To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It turns the radio on. It controls the volume. It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the recall knob to display the time.) Balance ne BAL control behind the upper knob allows you balance the sound between the right and left speakers.
  • Page 133 Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM). Tune in the desired station. Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display.) Within seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store a station.
  • Page 134 To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It turns the radio on. It controls the volume. It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push knob the RCL to display the time.) It allows to hear the other side PROG-RCL knob while a cassette is playing,)
  • Page 135 Tune in the station you want. Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display.) Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. Three additional stations may be preset on each band pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time.
  • Page 136 Reverse To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse ;rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly. Program from one side of the tape to the other, press the RECALL (RCL) knob. Eject To remove the tape or stop the tape and change to radio, press the STOP-EJECT button.
  • Page 137 Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Recall It tells you the time. When the ignition is off, push RCL to display the time. Seek 4 or b Pressing the Seek 4 or b button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop.
  • Page 138 To Play A Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. compact discs onlv. If the disc player is very hot, or if you’re driving on a very rough road, the disc may come out, or just not play. If you see Err on the display, the disc player is too hot to play the disc.
  • Page 139 Previous Press PREV to hear the previous track. If you hold the PREV button or press it more than once, the disc will return to previous tracks. Next Press NEXT to hear the next track now (instead of waiting until the present track is finished.) If you hold this button, or press it more than once, the disc will advance further.
  • Page 140 7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or le€t to make the next two numbers agree with your code. 8. Press the BAND AM-FM Knob and “000” will appear. Now you are ready to enter the second three digits of your code. 9.
  • Page 141 factory back-up code) and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode. If the display shows “SEC”, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged...
  • Page 142 Fixed .Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna ean withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it.
  • Page 143 NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio'to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged,. If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned.
  • Page 144 1940 Buick Model...
  • Page 145 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 h i v i n g DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle Braking ..............Steering Passing .

  • Page 146: Defensive H I V I N G

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive 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, “always expect the unexpected.”...
  • Page 147 during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker to 180-pound consume alcohol. According to the American Medical Association, a (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 rnl) of beer bottles hour with will BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
  • Page 148 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces 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 dknking will have a slightly lower BAC level.

  • Page 149: Control Of A Vehicle

    There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher...

  • Page 150: Braking

    Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average.
  • Page 151 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, or when you begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise.
  • Page 152 You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. computer senses that wheels are slowing d6wn. I f one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

  • Page 153: Steering

    Steering Powe,r Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops orthe system not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
  • Page 154 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 .on the space available.

  • Page 155: 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 accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • Page 156 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 158: Drivingatnight

    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 same thing fatigue. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase.

  • Page 159: 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...
  • Page 160 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even ’ going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t; try to slow down before you hit them.
  • Page 161 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 162: Citydriving

    City Driving 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 163: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, 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^ too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow.
  • Page 164 Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...

  • Page 165: Hillandmountainroads

    Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain 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.
  • Page 166 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine slowing down.

  • Page 167: Winterdriving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a suppl...
  • Page 168 Driving on Snow 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”...
  • Page 169 remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be serious situation.
  • Page 170 yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a littlepfaster than just idle.

  • Page 171: Towingatrailer

    Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2.3 Liter, L4 engine.
  • Page 172 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 173 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 if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your...
  • Page 174 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t’seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide”...
  • Page 175 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
  • Page 176 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. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift i,nto (ParkJ yet.
  • Page 177 Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that Part includes: Hazard Warning Flashers OtherWarningDevices “Jump”Starting TowingYourBuick Engine Overheating IfaTireGoesFlat ChangingaFlatTire CompactSpareTire If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow occur on the road...

  • Page 178: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off.

  • Page 179: Otherwarningdevices

    Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear flash d6'and Your hazard flashers work ~lio matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. turn signal lights off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work.

  • Page 180: Jump"Starting

    Jump Starting If your battery has down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly start your damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t.
  • Page 181 You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in (Park) “P,’ transaxle in (Neutral). “ N ’ 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turnoff all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
  • Page 182 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. Before you connect the cables, here are some things should know. Positive will go to positive (+) will go to negative andmegative engine part.
  • Page 183 6 . Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of, the good battery.
  • Page 184 Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal pqrt on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9.
  • Page 187 Front Towing Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
  • Page 188 Rear Towing Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur. ,Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.

  • Page 189: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about a hot engine on your instrument 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 badly damaged.
  • Page 190 If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes: If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
  • Page 191 If the coolant inside the coolant surge don’t do anything else until it cools down. .The coolant level should be at or above “FULL COLD.” If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
  • Page 194 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to "FULL COLD' or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening.
  • Page 195 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, engine and let it run yntil can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out~'for the engine fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more the proper until the level reaches the split line formed by the...

  • Page 196: Ifatiregoesflat

    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. out of a tire, it’s much more likely C-hanging a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place.
  • Page 197 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 198 Wheel Covers ..Remove either of these wheel covers by using the flat end of 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.
  • Page 199 (46cm) 18" Position the jack under the vehicle near the flat tire. There is a notch in the frame about 18" (46 cm) from the front or rear tire well. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly (46cm) positioned will damage.the v.ehicle or may allaw the vehicle to fal'l off jack lift head into Ph'e prop~er l'ocation before raising your veh'i'cle.
  • Page 200 NOTICE: Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan. Pans could crack and begin to leak. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel.
  • Page 201 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 202 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in crisscross sequence shown. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

  • Page 204: Compactsparetire

    replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you ' / , can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again.

  • Page 205: If You're Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Buick” in the Index.
  • Page 207 Part 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will fiid infomation about the care of your Buick then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care Part 6 includes:...

  • Page 208: Service

    Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Buick than manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications”...

  • Page 209: Fuel

    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. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic ahd rubber parts.
  • Page 210 these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air; especially in those pafts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing refbrmulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions.
  • Page 211 Filling Your Tank The cap is behind hinged door on the right side of your vehicle. Pull up on the release lever to unlatch the fpel door. is located on the floor to the left i'i: . the driver's seat.
  • Page 212 To take off the cap, turn itslowly to the left ,(counterclockwise). Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick'*h the Index. + ; : ,F,., ".

  • Page 213: Hoodrelease

    Checking Things Under the Hood Underhood Light Your parking lights or headlights must be on underhood light to function when you open the hood. Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. It is located in the area to the left and beneath the instrument panel.

  • Page 214: Engineoil

    Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close Engine Oil CHECK For more information, see “Check’Oil” Iight in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
  • Page 215 The engine oil dipstick is located directly behind the engine fan. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the dipstick might not show the actual level. To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with cloth, then push it back in all the way.
  • Page 216 been certified the American Petroleum Institute (MI), and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine. You should look for this on the front of the -oil container, and use .only this new symbol. You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: oils that display...
  • Page 217 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LABELS WEATHER ”F “C t 27 SAE !TW-30 PREFERRED IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 COLD GRADE OILS...
  • Page 218 GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these Most trips are less than ,It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less...

  • Page 219: Aircleaner

    What to Do with Used Oil 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.

  • Page 220: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    If th,e.alr cleaner is off, a baddire can cause a. damagtng. engine fire. And,, dirt can eadly get intosy-our engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
  • Page 221 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. 0’ In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 to 93...

  • Page 222: Enginecoolant

    The following explains your cooling system and how to ad coolant when it is low. 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°F Protect against rust and corrosion.

  • Page 225: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the “HOT”...

  • Page 226: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use waqher fluid. Water can cause the solution to’ freeze and damage your washer and other parts of the washer system.

  • Page 227: 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 229 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 have new ones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts.

  • Page 230: Battery

    Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. one of these. When it's time never have to add water to for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom' battery. ,Get one that has the catalog, number shown the original battery's label.

  • Page 231: Bulbreplacement

    Headlamp Bulb Replacement Pull the bulb/socket straight out from the access cover. Raise the hood and locate the headlamp bulb retainers. 1/4 turn remove the access cover retainers, turn them and lift the cover off.

  • Page 232: Loadingyourvehicle

    Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. . Replace the bulb. Reverse the procedures to reinstall the headlamp bulb. Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP.. CTR.

  • Page 234: Tires

    'q leading tire manufacturer. These tires 'E.' I.,' are wimqnted ,by tire manufacturers and their t b ~ are delivered with every new Buick:If than a daqgent brand your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers. with lxgh...
  • Page 237 When It’s Time for New Tires One way tp tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if YOU can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
  • Page 239 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you wi€l be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick model. your...
  • Page 240 Used Replacement Wheels NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.

  • Page 241: Appearancecare

    Tire Chains NOTICE: If your Buick has P195/65R15 or P205/55R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. If you have other fires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S”...
  • Page 242 Use a vacuum cleaiier 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, a solvent-type spot. lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will cl&%n normal spots and stains very well.
  • Page 243 NOTICE: Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch thb fabric. Wipe with a clean cloth. Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap.
  • Page 244 needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. 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 Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth.
  • Page 245 High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer.
  • Page 247 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 km) of purchase, whichever comes first.
  • Page 248 (0.946L) 1052870 (0.473L) Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See Your General Motors Dealers for These Products. See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products. You can get these from your Buick dealer. DESCRIPTION Mirror Magic Creme Wax Spray- A-Squeak Silicone Grease...

  • Page 249: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the deck lid. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts.

  • Page 250: Fusesandcircuitbreakers

    Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to your Buick unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on el&rical equipment can keep' other components from working as they should.
  • Page 251 Description Electronic PRNDL Display PRNDL Fuel Pump, Injectors F/P INJ STOP HAZ Stop/Hazard Lamps CTSY' Door Lock Switches, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, Crank Input AIR BAG Instrument Panel, Interior Lights Dimming INST LPS Gauges, Rear Defog, Warning Lights GAUGES HORN Horn...
  • Page 252 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 fuseblock.
  • Page 253 Overall: ....Length Width Height ....Wheelbase .
  • Page 254 Application Exterior Headlight Park/Turn Front S.ide Marker Backup High Level Stop License Rear Side Marker Tail Tail/Stop/Turn Replaceable Light Bulbs Number Application Interior 9004 Ashtray 2057NA Footwell Courtesy Header Reading 20057 GloveBox 1141 Trunk Underhood Vanity Mirror 3057 Number 7065...
  • Page 255 Engine Code 3 (L40) 2.3L L-4 MFI (QUAD 4) OHC...

  • Page 256: Capacities And Specifications

    Engine Code M (L82) 3.1L L-6 MFI 3100 Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by ‘a self-tensioning idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary. Cooling System Capacity 13 quarts/l2.5 liters Crankcase Capacity Oil change with filter change 4.5 quarts/4.25 liters Fuel Tank Capacity 15.2 gallons/57.5 liters Transaxle Capacity 4 quarts/3.8 liters...
  • Page 257 Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Section E: Maintenance Record Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, ........... . .

  • Page 258: A Word About Maintenance

    KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED .Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The :Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See. your Buick dealer for details.

  • Page 259: Your Vehicle And The Environment

    ~ p l . It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform.

  • Page 260: 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 be happy with it. If you go to service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.

  • Page 261: Selectingtherightschedule

    Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule to follow: Schedule I Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Most trips are less than miles (6 km).

  • Page 262: Schedule1

    Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. When most trips include extended idling andlor frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Page 263 TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM (See Explanation of Miles (kilometers) or Scheduled Maintenance Months, Whichever Services Following Schedules I and 11) 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.

  • Page 264: Schedule11

    Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions .specified in Schedule TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 1. Engine Oil Change* Oil Filter Change* 2.
  • Page 265 TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 6. Transaxle Service 7. Spark Plug Replacement* Spark Plug Wire Inspection (3.1 L Code M engine only)*? 9. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 1O.Fuel Tank, Cap &...

  • Page 266: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance SerRices Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section 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.
  • Page 267 Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the surge tank and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the surge tank pressure cap.

  • Page 269: Atleastonceamonth

    At Least Once a Month CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge “Tires” in the Index for further details. Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck.
  • Page 270 CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” necessary).

  • Page 271: Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    CHECK OR WHAT SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle “P’ (Park) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in (Neutral), slowly remove foot “...
  • Page 272 iNSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.

  • Page 273: Section D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    50J50 mixture of water (prefkrably Engine Coolant distilled) and good. quality ethylene glycol base, antifreeke [GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M recycled coolant conforming to Specification fh25M. or approved...
  • Page 274 FLUIDlLUBRICANT USAGE DEXRON* I11 or DEXRONB Automatic Transaxie Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Multi-Purpose Lubricate with Cylinders Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Automatic Engine oil. Transaxle Shift Linkage Chassis lubricant (GM Part Chassis 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

  • Page 275: 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 276 ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ,274...
  • Page 278 Nature of concern mty and Owner Assistance t for addresses of Canadian and GM When contacting Buick, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership's facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step...
  • Page 279 TO GENERAL MOTORS 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 280 (36 months, or 36,000 miles), is Courtesy Transportation, a program which will provide retail Buick customers with: - Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Buick Motor Division, for up to five days for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs. Also, to $30 reimbursement up...
  • Page 281 3,000 Buick dealers. Buick Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and security providing once again that Buick is “The Next Symbol for Quality in America.” Buick Roadside Assistance - Provides owners with access to minor repairs or towing for disabled vehicles.
  • Page 282 You can subscribe to all Buick bulletins. This way you’ll get them as they come out. You can wait a while and get an index to the bulletins. You can also get individual bulletins.
  • Page 284 1-800-551-4123. Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes .and individual PSP’s are at your participating Buick dealer. You can ask A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety initructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely.
  • Page 287 Part 9 Index Adding BrakeFluid ............Electrical Equipment .
  • Page 288 Circuit Breakers and Fuses City Driving Cleaner. Air Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Antenna Cassette Player 253. 254 Fabric Glass Inside Your Buick Instrument Panel Leather Outside Your Buick Safety Belts Underbody Maintenance 2 12 Vinyl White Sidewall Tires Windshield and Wiper Blades...
  • Page 289 Compact Disc Compact Disc Care Compact Spare Tire Control of a Vehicle Controls. Features and Convenience Net Coolant. Engine Heater Safety Warnings WarningLight Courtesy Lights Courtesy Transportation Cruise Control Customer Assistance Hearing/Speech Impaired Satisfaction Procedure Daytime Running Lights Defensive Driving Defogger.
  • Page 290 Halogen Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlamp Bulb Replacement Headlights High-Low Beam Changer “On” Warpling Head Restraints Hearing/Speech Impaired Assistance Heater Heater. Engine Block (Engine Coolant Heater) Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads ........Hitches.
  • Page 291 ....Identification Label. Service Parts Identification Number. Vehicle (VIN) Idling Your Engine Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages Infant Restraint Inflation. Tire Instrument Panel ack.
  • Page 292 Mirrors Mountain Driving N e t . Convenience Neytral Gear Position Vehicle Break-In Night Driving Number. Vehicle Identification (VIN) o c t a n e Requirements Odometer Off-Road Recovery Oil. Engine Change Quality Warning Light Overdrive,": Automatic Overheated Engine Paint Spotting Park Positian Park.
  • Page 293 Security Lock. Rear Door Service and Appearance Care Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) Service Information Service Parts Identification Label Service Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Sheet Metal Damage Shifting the Transaxle - 6 3 Skidding Sound Equipment. Adding 29, 42 .
  • Page 294 Tilt Wheel Stereo Sound Systems Storage Console Storing Your Car Stuck. If Your Car is Supplemental Restraint System ( A i r Bag) Sunroof Tank 'Pressure Cap Surge Tachometer Taillight Bulb Replacement Tape Player Tape Player Care Temperature Warning Light/Gage Theft Thermostat Third Gear Position...
  • Page 296 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE COMMENTS AMOUNT...
  • Page 298 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage...
  • Page 299 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE COMMENTS MILEAGE AMOUNT...
  • Page 300 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE...
  • Page 301 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE COMMENTS AMOUNT MILEAGE...
  • Page 302 Owner's Record of Upkeep .and Fuel Usage...
  • Page 303 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS...
  • Page 304 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage...
  • Page 305 Owner's Record of Upk'eep and Fuel Usage...
  • Page 306 Fuel Mileage Chart 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 108 117 126 135 1 4 4 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 110 121 132 143 154 165 176 187 198 209 220 231 242 253 264 275 286 297 308 319 330 341 352 363 374 385 396 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 300 312 324 336 348 130 143 156 169 182 195 208 221 234 247 260 273 286 299 312 325 338...

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