Page 6 The 1998 Buick Riviera Owner’s Manual 4- 1 6- 1 7- 1 8- 1...
Page 7 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name FUVIERA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
Page 8 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together things quickly.
Page 9 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: not be covered NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would what tell will notice...
Page 10 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. 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 DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
Page 11 NOTES...
Page 12 Section 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 not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
Page 13 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the side of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. lower the front of the seat cushion by holding Raise the front part of the horizontal control up or down.
Page 14 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) The memory function controls the driver’s seat cushion- set your memory seat and mirrors: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat cushion to position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See “Mirrors” in the Index. When your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the ignition on or off, press the sane side the MEMORY smitch to recall the seat and mirror-setting.
Page 15 Memory Seat and Mirrors Personal Choice Feature (Option) The transmitters can also be programmed to move driver’s seat and outside rnirrors to a set memory position when the transmitter’s UNLOCK button is pressed. To program the system: Adjust the driver’s seat cushion to a comfortable position.
Page 16 Heated Front Seat (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the switch armrest. With the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN, press the button once and the seat will warm up. The HI light on the button will come on. Press the button a second time and come on.
Page 17 But don’t have a seatback reclined is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 18 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 20 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light’’ in the Index.) In most 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 21 Put someone on it. 1-10 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 22 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 23 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense, 1-12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask and the Answers...
Page 24 If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Page 25 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. I f pull the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 26 4. Let the belt back the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. I f you don't, the adjustment won't set, and you'll have start again. ,.,feature : . . 3. Just before it-reaches the end, give it a quick pull.
Page 27 If you move around in the vehicle enough, pull out the shoulder belt, or open your door, the belt will become tight again. If this happens, you can reset it. What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 28 The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Page 29 e." What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over shoulder at all times. 1-18 You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer fix it.
Page 31 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out the w Before you c1,as.e the door, sure the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the...
Page 32 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see “Driver Position”...
Page 33 A i r bags inflate with great force, faster blink of an eye. I f you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags.
Page 34 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
Page 35 The right -front passenger’s bap is the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. ; & $ x...
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Page 37 When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. you have breathing problems but of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.
Page 38 If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water water up to the carpeting or higher soaks your vehicle and the carpet, the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle, the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there’s crash.
Page 39 Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear seat, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a safety belt, which has no retractor. longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-28 bench To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until...
Page 40 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt wross YOU. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 1-29...
Page 41 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 42 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 46 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 47 Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
Page 50 A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a crash.
Page 53 1-42 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;...
Page 54 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 55 If your child restraint has a top strap, anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell vou how to do it.
Page 56 Securing a Child Restrgint in Outside ,Seat Position 1. Pat the restraint on seat. Re,ar 3. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoul.&r belt goes in front d neck, put it behind t h e child’s face or t h e child restraint.
Page 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates.
Page 60 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Page 61 3. Pick up the latch plzate, and-fun the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the-restraiat. The child restm.int instructions will show how. neck, put it be&d the child restraint.
Page 63 Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety .belts.
Page 64 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is...
Page 66 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 67 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you ---bed new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. 1-56 If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be...
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Page 69 Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A chiId or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 70 The ignition key is ignition only.
Page 71 Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 72 Power Door Locks Door Ajar Reminder...
Page 73 Your Memory Door Locks Feature Custon You can ;ram the memory door locks feature to change to m e following modes: Mode Operation No automatic door lock or unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
Page 74 Delayed Locking This Personal Choice feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the lock delay mode is active.
Page 76 Operation The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, both doors will unlock. Pressing the UNLOCK button will also illuminate the interior lamps. See “Illuminated Entry” in the Index. Both doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.
Page 77 Periineter Lighting: When the UNLOCK button the transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps and cornering lamps will turn on in dark conditions. Memory Seat and Mirrors: This feature programs your driver’s seat and outside mirrors to a set memory position when the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Page 78 Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode change to another mode, the ignition must be off. Then: Turn the ignition key to OFF. Press and hold LOCK on the driver’s power door lock switch throughout the procedure. Press the trunk button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode.
Page 79 For battery replacement, use a Duracell@ battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 2-12 replace the battery:...
Page 80 Trunk It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. I f you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 81 Remote Trunk Release Lockout The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box allows you to secure items in the trunk. Move the trunk release switch off, lock the glove box and take the key with you. Now the trunk release on the driver’s door will not open the trunk.
Page 82 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? If possible, park in a busy, well lit area. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Page 83 If a door or the trunk is opened without the key remote keyless entry system, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock or door locks are damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for one minute, then will go off to save battery power.
Page 84 PASS-Key@ I1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key 1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
Page 86 Ignition Positions The key with the black plastic head operates the ignition lock. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions: ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories.
Page 87 To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is moving. I f you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Page 88 NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts.
Page 89 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) very cold weather, 0 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1.
Page 90 Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle not fully in PARK (P) with the shift lever parking brake firmly set.
Page 91 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow. ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”...
Page 92 ( a ) : AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than approximately 35 mph (55 push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
Page 93 (1): This FIRST position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1)’ the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 94 Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position.
Page 95 2. Move the shift lever inter PARK like this: Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 96 Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
Page 98 Parking Over Things That Burn En.g2re Exhaust l...l...l. . . -...
Page 99 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here some things to know. ’ ; ! , ; = .tr’;* y&. bf?,L:’ ’ ‘‘4 ._I. Idling the engine with the cli ate contl system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
Page 100 Express-Down Wmdow Switches on the driver's asmrest control each of the windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory power is active. In addition, the passenger's door armrest has a switch for its own window. To lower the passenger's window, pull back=on the fight switch.
Page 102 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 103 'Windshield W1pcrs steady wiping at low speed, turn bandl away...
Page 104 In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can hrrn ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. To get more fluid on windshield, push andhold the paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddle is held.
Page 105 When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Page 106 Resuming Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 W h ) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly to reset.
Page 107 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 108 Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps Pull the knob toward you to the first setting to turn on the parking lamps and other operating lamps without the headlamps. Pull the knob toward you to the second setting to turn on the headlamps as well as the other operating lamps.
Page 109 To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To turn off all exterior lamps at night when you are in PARK (P), turn off the headlamps and move the twilight sentinel control, located on the lower area the headlamp switch, all the way toward AUTO MIN.
Page 110 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness By rotating the headlamp knob you can make the instrument panel lights bright or dim. See “Headlamps” in the Index. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. To turn on these lamps without opening the door, rotate the headlamp knob to the right.
Page 111 Perimeter Lighting This is a Personal Choice feature When the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps and cornering lamps will come on if dark enough outside according to the twilight sentinel. This option can be programmed on or off for each driver’s transmitter.
Page 112 Front Reading Lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door, and turn off when you turn the ignition on. To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp you want on.
Page 115 Mirror Operation The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR. To turn off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active.
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Page 117 P a r e r Remote Control Mirror Your vehicle has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the inner switch to the right choose either the driver’s or passenger’s side mirror. Press any of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction desired.
Page 118 Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 119 1. Push the extended tab (above the GARAGE button) or insert a screwdriver between the tab and outer edge of the cover. The garage door opener cover will flip down. 2. Remove the square height adapters from the cover. Refer to the chart to determine the number and location of the height adapters for your garage door opener.
Page 120 Your Garage Door Transmitter Name Model LINEAR ESP-T-9R ESP-T-9 301 0 MULTIELMAC 3089 3070 MU LTI ELMAC MULTIELMAC 3032 MULTIELMAC 1054 MULTIELMAC Your Garage Door Transmitter Vehicle Console Door Name MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR PULSAR...
Page 121 STANLEY 1047 STANLEY 1050 STANLEY 1076 STANLEY 1079 STANLEY 1075 STANLEY 331-1052 2-54 3. Place the height adapters on the proper peg using the Vehicle Console Door suggested combinations or by lining up the height adapters and the transmitter button on your garage door opener.
Page 122 Front Storage Armrest Center Console Cupholder...
Page 123 Compact Disc Storage The area between the ashtray and cupholder is additional storage space for your compact discs. h s h on the raised portion of the slot, and your compact disc will extend from the storage space. Push the dropped door back in to store your compact disc.
Page 124 Cigarette Lighter To use me cigarette lighter, push it all the way in and let it go. When it is hot, 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 125 OnStar System (Option) This system may be ordered if you have the optional fixed cellular telephone. The following services are available 24 hours a day: Roadside Service with Location Emergency Services Button Remote Door Unlock Theft DetectiordNotification and Stolen-\ Tracking Auto--_.
Page 126 Universal Transmitter (Option) This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered vehicle’s battery and charging system.
Page 127 Your velucle’s engine should be turned programming your transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a universal transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to (approximately 20 seconds).
Page 128 Note that the effective transmission range of the universal transmitter may differ from your hand-held transmitter and also from one channel to another. Training Garage Door Opener Equipped with “Rolling Codes” you programmed the universal transmitter, but the garage door will not open, and if your garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, your garage door may have a security feature that changes the “code”...
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Page 130 Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You’ll know how fast you’r going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are: A.
Page 131 Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that explained on the following pages. 2-64...
Page 132 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour odometer shows how your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell you how many miles you have driven since you last reset it back to zero.
Page 133 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part 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 134 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 135 System Warning Light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
Page 136 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. ANTI -LOCK That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 137 The traction control system warning light may come for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC CONT button located on the instrument panel, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again.
Page 138 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Your vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! TEMP This reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
Page 139 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which SERVICE monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission ENGINE SOON control systems. This system is called OBD 1 1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce environment.
Page 140 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 141 2-74 Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. When this light comes on and stays going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. on’t keep driving pressure is low you do, your engine can become so hot that it...
Page 142 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Check Oil Level Light The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is lit for two to four CHECK OIL seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key LEVEL is turned to RUN.
Page 143 Here are some concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station, the gas pump shuts gage reads Full (F). It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage indicated.
Page 144 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Conditioning Heating Ventilation System...
Page 145 Comfort Controls This section describes how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Your vehicle has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control system. The following information tells you how it works.
Page 146 Temperature Button To adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside the car, push the TEMP button. I f you want a warmer comfort level, push the red arrow. comfort level, push the blue arrow. Your comfort setting is shown the display.
Page 147 Manual Operation You may also manually adjust the a i r AIR FLOW This button is used to change the direction of the airflow. The airflow choices available are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. the system is set for AUTO, pressing the button will display the current airflow direction and the comfort setting.
Page 148 FRONT This selection is used to defrost the windshield by directing the airflow toward the windshield. FRONT is selected while the AUTO mode, the fan speed and the air temperature from the front defroster will vary. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will remain at that selection until another fan speed selection is made or the AUTO mode is selected.
Page 149 Adjust the direction of airflow by moving louvered nutlets. fti+...
Page 150 Defogging and Defrosting Use the FRONT button quickly remcw fog, &ost...
Page 151 The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window. An indicator light in the button will glow while the rear window defogger is operating. At speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), will stay on until you press the REAR defogger button again.
Page 152 iteering Wheel Controls for Climate 2ontrol (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the temperature comfort setting by using the control button on your steering wheel. T E M P : Press either arrow once and the current comfort setting will be displayed.
Page 153 Adjust the temperature using the COMFORT CONTROL knob. Turn the control toward COOLER or WARMER. This control can be set up to 5 O F cooler warmer than the primary setting. Notice the lighted display above the control which indicates the difference from the main temperature setting.
Page 154 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.
Page 155 Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 156 44 (3): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playmg speed.
Page 157 CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator.
Page 158 RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes.
Page 159 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
Page 160 If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can you try again, you will only have three more chances (eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before INOP appears.
Page 161 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio and comfort control functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. VOL: arrow to increase decrease volume. TEMP: Press the up arrow to increase the set temperature on your comfort control system or the down arrow to decrease the -temperature.
Page 162 To help avoid hearing loss or darnage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio add what you want.
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Page 164 Care of .lr Compact I Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
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Page 168 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering 4- 10 4- 12 Off -Road Recovery Passing 4- 12 Loss of Control...
Page 169 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, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 170 The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol. According to the American Medical Association, a 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 173 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. 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 314 of a second. But that’s only an average.
Page 174 Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.
Page 175 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. 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 176 If your vehicle is cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in the Index.) This light should come on briefly when you start the...
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Page 178 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over find a truck stopped your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 179 Off-Road Recovery find that your right wheels have dropped off edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. OFF-ROAD RECOVE surfwe edge of paved 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 180 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out the right lane to pass. When you are ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 181 Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep tqmg to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Page 182 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive.
Page 183 You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 184 ---I Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, to The water may affect your brakes. T r y to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-17...
Page 185 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 186 Citv 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 187 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. rne 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 188 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 189 some Then here are tips: Make your vehicle is well ventilated, with sure cool comfortably interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both.
Page 190 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. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 191 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-24 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.
Page 192 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have very slippery situation. You’ll have lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 193 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make hard stop on slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
Page 194 If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do s u m o n help and keep yourself and your passengers safe:...
Page 195 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that blocking your exhaust pipe.
Page 198 Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It’s automatic -- you don’t need to adjust anything. I f you don’l $e the correct equi- lent and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer.
Page 199 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or that you advice, or you can write us at: km/h) Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to:...
Page 200 Weight of the Trailer ’ lneue The tongue load (A) of any trailer 1s an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 201 Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. going Crosswinds, large trucks by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here some rules to follow: The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches.
Page 202 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 203 When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your turns instrument panel will flash for the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Page 204 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
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Page 206 Section 5 Problems on the Road to do about some problems that can occm on the road. Here you’ll find what Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5-13 Engine Overheating 5-21 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire 5-3 1 Compact Spare Tire...
Page 207 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Your front and Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Page 208 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 209 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’ttouching each other. I f they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 210 CAUTION: Using match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
Page 211 6. Connect the red positive cable to the remote positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 7. Don’t let the other end metal. touch Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery’s...
Page 212 Don’t let the other end touch anyhng 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. 8.
Page 213 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Page 214 CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 215 Front Towing 5-10 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
Page 216 These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-c~arrier equipment. Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of the body rail, behind the front wheels and engine frame. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
Page 217 Rear Towing Limits 55 mph (88 km/h), 500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on 5-12 Position the lower-sling crossbar directly under the fascia.
Page 218 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard of eachlower control arm. E,ngine Overheating a coulmt temperature gage and will f k d the.waming light about a hot engine an your .instrument panel. Steam fram an overheated engine can bnrn-you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 220 If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out o f the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 221 The coolant level should be at If it isn’t, you may have a leak heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Page 222 water Adding only plain to your cooling system water, or can be dangerous. Plain liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant ‘mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
Page 223 the overheat warning continues, there’s thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure system is cool before you do it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little...
Page 224 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
Page 225 4. Then fill the coolsuit recovery tank to FULL 5. Put the cap back on the coolant, recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off COLD.
Page 226 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out”...
Page 227 Changing Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. warning flashers. Changing tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 228 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change the tire. 1.
Page 229 Your vehicle has a wheel cover which must be taken off to reach the wheel nuts. Insert the flat end of the wrench into the notch in the center cover. Pry carefully, center cover is not scratched. 5-24 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing'the Spare Tire so the 1.
Page 230 4. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame to 3. Rotate the wheel wrench to the left to lower the jack position the jack head. You’ll find the word JACK lift head until it fits under the vehicle. and an arrow stamped into the plastic near each notch.
Page 231 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with t,,, jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 232 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 233 9. 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. If a nut cannot be tightened by hand, use the wrench and see your dealer right away. 10.
Page 234 11. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts, If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 235 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.
Page 236 The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly.
Page 237 Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too.
Page 238 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
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Page 242 Section 6 S.ervice and Appearance 6- 8 6- 8 6- 11 '6- 15 6- 17 6 . 1 8 6-20 6-23 6-25. 6-26 '6--29 6-3 1 6-33 6-39 Care 6-47 6-48 6-51 6-54 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-56 6-64 6 4 6 6-66 6-67 6-67...
Page 244 If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of...
Page 245 If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help...
Page 246 Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle.
Page 247 The fuel door can also be opened by using the release in the trunk compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the fuel door.
Page 248 If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 249 Filliry a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor, You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved containers.
Page 250 Hood Release Pull the handle inside the vehicle to open the hood. The handle is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, next to Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is under the front edge of the grille, slightly right of center as you face the vehicle.
Page 251 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine, here’s what you will When Windshield Washer Reservoir Fluid B. Remote Positive Terminal Battery C. Radiator Pressure Cap 6-10 D. Engine Dipstick E. Oil , i l l Cap F.
Page 252 Your vehicle has a 3800 Supercharged engine. Supercharging, rather than turbocharging, was chosen because it emphasizes smooth, refined power. The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use. This air, mixed with fuel, creates increased engine power.
Page 253 C: cking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 6-12 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
Page 254 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the "Starburst" symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
Page 255 shown in the chart, S A E IOW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use be colder than 60°F (16” C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 256 If none of them is true, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 k m ) or 12 months occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower.
Page 257 Remove the air cleaner assembly as follows: Remove the air duct clamp and separate the hose from the air cleaner cover. Rotate the hose throttle body upward so it is out of the way. 2. Detach the electrical connector and remove the air cleaner cover by flipping the two latches on the bottom inboard side of the cover.
Page 258 Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. When to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 36 months, whichever occurs first. What Kind of Oil to Use See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 259 See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Page 260 Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle a level place. Keep ;he engine running. The transale fluid dipstick loop losated next to the bmke master cylinder. Pull 'out wipe it with a clean rag o r paper 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the a round, red lower level.
Page 261 How to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 262 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. I€ coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Page 263 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 264 If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. COOLANT LEVEL Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 265 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat 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, a GM thermostat is recommended.
Page 266 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 267 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 268 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 269 NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake-pads could result, m costly brake repair.
Page 270 Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom’ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery.
Page 271 To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hase connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E).
Page 272 The following procedure tells you how to replace your headlamp bulbs. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Buick dealer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
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Page 274 1. Loosen the two bolts on the inboard edge of the headlamp assembly. This allows you to pull out the assembly for more hand clearance when changing bulbs. 2. Reach into the assembly and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn toward the center of the engine compartment, while pressing it firmly.
Page 275 The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it. The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done. There should not be any cargo or loading vehicle, except it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160 lbs.
Page 276 Exterior Rear Bulbs 2. Now adjust the horizontal aim. Check the horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust it as necessary. Taillarnps: A, B and C Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the pointer is Rear Turn Signal: A and C lined up with the 0 (zero).
Page 277 To access them, do the following: 2. Remove the plastic wing nuts that hold the taillamp assembly in place. 1. Remove the screws that secure the trunk trim over the taillamp area. 6-36...
Page 278 3. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle carefully, to avoid scratching the paint. The taillamp has safety straps to help you hold the assembly while replacing the bulbs. TaillampdRear Thrn SignaVBack-Up Lamps The following instructions explain how to change each bulb.
Page 279 P u l l the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 3. Install a new bulb into the socket. Reverse the instructions to replace the taillamp assembly. 6-38 Interior Lamps Front and Rear Reading Lamps To change the bulbs in the front and rear reading lamps, do the following: 1.
Page 280 Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, your Buick Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 281 Underinflated tires pose the same danger overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole, Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Page 282 When to Check once a Check your tires month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
Page 283 Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 284 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 a Tire Perfomance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Page 285 6-44 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 286 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 will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Buick model. If the 6-45...
Page 287 Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured.
Page 288 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 front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 289 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover.
Page 290 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, m i l k , soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water.
Page 291 CleaninL :he Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon Powder (non-scratching glass...
Page 293 You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Buick has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes’ and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatlclearcoat finish.
Page 294 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
Page 295 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...
Page 296 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER 994954 25 in. (0.473 L) 1050 172 1050173 (0.473 L) (0.473 L) 1050174 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050427 oz. (0.680 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052918**. 16 oz. (0.473 1052925 16 oz.
Page 297 Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index. from the vehicle.
Page 298 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some ca.ses to remain off. your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
Page 299 Instrument Panel Fuse Block CNTRL LIGHTS There is a fuse panel located at the end of the instrument panel near the driver’s door. There is an underhood electrical center and two other fuse panels located under the rear seat. 6-58...
Page 300 Fuse Usage Air Bag Injectors Anti-Lock Brake System Left Exterior Lamps T u r n Signal Lamps Oxygen Sensor Climate Control Right Exterior Lamps HVAC Relay Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Chime TMNSS Fuse Usage Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Not Used Not Used Radio Cooling Fan...
Page 301 Engine Compartment Fuse Block HORN COOLING 6-60 Fuse Usage Not Used Not Used Horn Not Used Not Used Cooling Fan #2 Cooling Fan #3 COOLING FAN # 3 Cooling Fan Not Used Horn Not Used Conditionmg Lompressor Main Pump Motor...
Page 302 Under Rear Seat Fuse Block DEFG - RR ACSRY Fuse Usage Open TRUNK Electronic Level Control Trunk Release Relay UNLOCK Open Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay DEFG - REt 7- 10 Open Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone) Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) op-- Spare Spare...
Page 303 :ar Seat Fuse Block HVAC VATS 6-62 Fuse Usage Spare Open Breaker Spare Open Spare Open IGN 1 Breaker 12-13 Spare Open Power Steering Breaker-Headlamps HVAC Blower Motor Powel’ -1in Control ModulePASS-Key Ignition 3 Ignition 1 Rear Defogger Power WindowdSunroof Power Seats...
Page 304 Fuse Usage Trunk and Fuel Door Releases Electronic Level Control Heated Seats/Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps Open Power Door Locks Interior Lamps Hazard Lamps/Stoplamps Parking Lamps Heated Mirror Open Fuse Usage Fuel Door Release Trunk Release Battery Thennistor Instrument Panel #2 Instrument Panel #1 Heated Seats Fuel Pump...
Page 305 To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion...
Page 306 A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the passenger.
Page 307 Replacement Bulbs Application Exterior Headlamp High-Beam 1’ Low-Beam Parking/Turn Back-up ........Tail .
Page 308 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 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 dealer. Engine Specifications Engine VIN Engine Code .
Page 309 Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) 6-68 Front Belt Back Belt Generator Power Steering Crank Supercharger Coolant Pump Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 eng11 belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. The second belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley.
Page 310 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule T h s section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction How this Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...
Page 311 LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
Page 312 Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do the work.
Page 313 If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them.
Page 314 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 315 Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads.
Page 316 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 317 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 318 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 319 Short WiplCity Maintenance Schedule 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 320 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (See footnote Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
Page 321 Short Trip/City MaintenancSchedulel 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 322 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 323 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles 000 km) (Continued) - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. do not use your vehicle under filter do not require changing. 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 324 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every (See footnote Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter.
Page 325 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (I05 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 326 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every An Emission Control Service.
Page 327 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 81,000 Miles (I35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 328 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 329 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 330 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule - In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
Page 331 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at krn) the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 332 ‘Tripmighway Maintenant 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 333 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles 000 km) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 7-24 DATE MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL SERVICEDBY MILEAGE...
Page 334 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and adhtional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 335 Long rrlpnighway Maintena,nce Schedule Miles (83 000 km) (Continued) 50,000 - When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
Page 336 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote”f) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 337 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 338 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Sewice. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket €or any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 339 Long TripjHighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 340 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to 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 Part D.
Page 341 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its repaired.
Page 342 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
Page 343 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, the ignition key to LOCK each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (I?). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK Mechanism Check When you are doing this check, your vehicle...
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Page 345 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by narne, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 346 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Supercharger Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Oil“ in the Index. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Chassis No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Washer Solvent (GM Part No.
Page 347 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOMETER DATE READING 7-38 Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 348 Maintenance Record 7-39...
Page 349 ODOMETER ODOMETER READING READING DATE DATE 7-40 Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PERFORMED...
Page 350 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain servi publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 -4...
Page 351 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Buick dealers have the facdities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
Page 352 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Kelations Center by calling Canada, contact GM of Canada 1-800-521-7300. Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 353 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in...
Page 354 Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals traine to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assista owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.
Page 355 Courtesy Transportation, a program which will provide Buick retail and lease customers with: Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Buick Motor Division, up to $30 a day (five days maximum) for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs. Also, reimbursement up to $30 a day (five days maximum) may be available for the cost of a rental car, bus or even a cab.
Page 356 Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that,...
Page 357 Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a, state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-521 -7300. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
Page 358 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 Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 359 1998 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by the Sewice Publication Order Form in this book and mailing or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 361 NOTES $ & I 8-12...
Page 362 Section 9 Index ......Accessory Power Outlet ........AirBag .
Page 364 ....... Damage. Finish ......Damage.
Page 365 Driving On Hill and Mountain Roads ......On Snow and Ice ....... Throughwater .
Page 366 G a g e s ....Engine Coolant Temperature ........Fuel .
Page 367 Labels Certification Service Parts Identification Tire-Loading Information ....Vehicle Identification Number Lamp. Trunk ........Lamps .
Page 368 Maintenance. Underbody ....Maintenance When Trailer Towing Malfunction Indicator Lamp Memory DoorLocks Seats and Mirrors ........Mirrors Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview Convex Outside...
Page 369 Power {Continued) Remote Control Mirror ......... Seat .
Page 371 Tachometer ....Taillamp Bulb Replacement 9-10 TapePlayerCare Temperature Button, Climate Control System Theater Dimming Theft Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... . THEFTLOCK"...
Page 372 ........TopStrap ........TorqueLoc Torque, Wheel Nut .
Page 373 ..-. w a r n i n g Devices ......Warranty Information Washer Fluid, Windshield .

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