Page 1 2004 Buick Century Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-5 Safety Belts ... 1-6 Child Restraints ... 1-28 Air Bag Systems ... 1-49 Restraint System Check ... 1-58 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY 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 after that time without further notice.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-5 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-6 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-6 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-10 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-11 Driver Position ...1-12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-19...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9: Six-Way Power Seats
Six-Way Power Seats If the vehicle has a driver’s side power seat, the control for it is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. • To move the seat forward or rearward, push the control forward or rearward. •...
Page 10 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 11: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat If the vehicle has a split folding seat, you can gain access to the interior of the vehicle through the trunk.
Page 12: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 13: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all 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. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive.
Page 14 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 15 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 16: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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. 1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 17: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
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 – you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 18: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 19 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 20: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 21 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 25: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 26: Lap Belt
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 a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 27 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-27. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 28: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 29 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
Page 30 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 would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 31: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 32 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-26 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 33: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-22. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 1-28 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a...
Page 35 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 36: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in CAUTION: (Continued) 1-30 CAUTION: (Continued) this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 37 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 38 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults CAUTION: (Continued) 1-32 CAUTION: (Continued) and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 39 The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck.
Page 40: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 41 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 42 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 43: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 44: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 45: Top Strap Anchor Location
Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-39. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 46: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead it uses vehicles anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 47 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear) 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
Page 49 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-43...
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 51 CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger’s air bag if it inﬂates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat.
Page 52 1-46 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. See Top Strap on page 1-38 if the child restraint has one. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Page 54 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4.
Page 55: Air Bag Systems
6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7.
Page 56 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt, even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 57 CAUTION: (Continued) Always wear your safety belt, even with frontal air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle, and should not lean on the door. CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 58: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-52 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 59 If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 60: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 61: What Makes An Air Bag Inﬂate
What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both the frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the air bag.
Page 62: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inﬂated. Some components of the air bag module – the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, the side of the seatback closest to the door for the driver’s side impact air bag –...
Page 63 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. • Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an air bag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your air bag system.
Page 64: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems.
Page 65: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 66 NOTES 1-60...
Page 67: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-12 Trunk ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-17...
Page 68: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 69 The keys have unique codes embedded in them to the ignition only. help prevent theft. See PASS-Key for more information. Your dealer or Buick Roadside Assistance can provide the correct codes for the keys. Contact your dealer or see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for more information.
Page 70: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation The remote keyless entry transmitter lets you lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors or release its trunk lid from about 3 feet (1 m) and up to 30 feet (9 m) away. LOCK: Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors.
Page 72: Security Feedback
Security Feedback The remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed so that when the LOCK or UNLOCK button is pressed, the vehicle gives visual or audible feedback conﬁrmation. Each lock or unlock command veriﬁcation must be programmed individually. The ignition must be OFF for this feature to work. Programming the LOCK Command One of four modes can be selected to conﬁrm a LOCK command.
Page 73: Delayed Locking
The vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current unlock mode mode, or to change the unlock mode, do the following: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition key to RUN. 2.
Page 74: Illumination On Remote Activation
Programming Delayed Locking Delayed locking has two modes. Mode One (One Chime): Delayed locking is turned off. Mode Two (Two Chimes): Delayed locking is turned on. 1. Close the doors. 2. Move the ignition key to the RUN position. 3. Apply the egular brakes. 4.
Page 75: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement The battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. If the battery is weak the transmitter will not work within its normal range. It is probably time to change the battery if you have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter works.
Page 76: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 77: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks The vehicle has front power door lock switches. Press the top portion of a door lock switch to unlock or the bottom portion to lock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable power door locks are intended to provide...
Page 78: Lockout Protection
The vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Close all of the doors. 3.
Page 79: Trunk
Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If 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 80: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Trunk Assist Handle Notice: Using the trunk assist handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the trunk assist handle only to help you close the trunk lid. The vehicle may have an assist handle located on the inside of the trunk lid toward the driver’s side...
Page 81: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 82: Power Windows
Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest are used to control each of the windows when the ignition is in the ON position. Each passenger door has its own window switch. 2-16 Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature.
Page 83: Sun Visors
Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. They can also be moved to the side windows. The sun visors also have extenders that can be pulled out for added coverage. Visor Vanity Mirror Open the cover on the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror.
Page 84: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it is inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY warning light on the instrument panel is ﬂashing, the key may be dirty or wet.
Page 85: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be turned to ﬁve different positions: A (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate when the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it counterclockwise.
Page 86: Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP), the power windows and audio system can continue to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and before any of the doors are opened. Starting Your Engine Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 87: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater The vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. The vehicle will start easier and get 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.
Page 88: Automatic Transaxle Operation
How long should the coolant heater be kept plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil used in the vehicle, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, contact your dealer in the area where the vehicle will be parking. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 89 PARK (P): This position locks the vehicle’s front wheels. It is the best position to use when the engine is started because the vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system.
Page 90 Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it is moving slowly or not shifting gears as you increase speed may damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then.
Page 91: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 92: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 93: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
• Move the shift lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 94: Torque Lock
Torque Lock If parking the vehicle on a hill and the transaxle is not shifted into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. It might be difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 95: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell.
Page 96: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 97: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from other vehicles’ headlamps, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror, to the night position. To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever.
Page 98: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or the right. Then use the four-way arrows located on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction.
Page 99: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 100: Storage Areas
Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge ® OnStar Personal Calling ® With OnStar Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges.
Page 101: Center Console Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area If the vehicle has bucket seats it may have a center console. The console has cupholders, and storage areas for cassette tapes and compact discs. To open the console’s rear storage area, press the latch located toward the front of the console and pull up. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk.
Page 102: Sunroof
Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade. The switch to open the sunroof is located overhead on the headliner. 2-36 The switch works only when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 103 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-4 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-5 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-17 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-17 Climate Controls ...3-18 Dual Climate Control System ...3-18 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-21 Outlet Adjustment ...3-25...
Page 104: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 105: Audio System(S)
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-28. D.
Page 106: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others to use caution when approaching your vehicle. They also let police know you have a problem. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the top of the steering column.
Page 107: Horn
Horn Press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel enables the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The lever that lets the steering wheel tilt is located on the outboard side of the steering column.
Page 108: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever up or down. The lever returns to its original position when the turn is completed. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 109: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers To operate the windshield wipers turn the band located on the multifunction lever upward or downward. WIPER: Turn this band to control the windshield wipers. OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. LO (Low Speed): Turn the band away from you to LO and past the delay settings for steady wiping at low speed.
Page 110: Cruise Control
Windshield Washer (Windshield Washer): At the top of the multifunction lever, there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push on the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to the preset speed.
Page 111 The cruise control will automatically disengage when the enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to.
Page 112 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) brieﬂy.
Page 113 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the speed and load of the vehicle, and the steepness of the hills.
Page 114: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the left side of the instrument panel. 3-12 The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way in to turn off all lamps. Parking Lamps: Pull the control out, to the ﬁrst position, to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: •...
Page 115 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 116: Delayed Headlamps
Delayed Headlamps Delayed headlamp illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave the vehicle’s area. The feature is activated when the vehicle’s ignition is turned off and the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp control feature described previously in this section.
Page 117: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel lights can be brightened or dimmed by turning the exterior lamps knob. Turning the control all the way clockwise turns on the courtesy lamps. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several courtesy lamps come on to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 118: Delayed Exit Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the ignition key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs: •...
Page 119: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlets enable power electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or a CB radio to be used inside the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt outlet. It is located on the console, near the ﬂoor on the passenger’s side.
Page 120: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with it. 3-18 Manual Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following settings on the right knob.
Page 121 BLEND: This mode directs half of the air to go to the ﬂoor outlets and half to the defroster and side window outlets. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). The right knob can also be used for the defrost mode.
Page 122: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high humidity causing moisture to form and condense on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from the windshield and side windows.
Page 123: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control System The vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling and ventilation can be controlled with it. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed.
Page 124 In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting.
Page 125 WINDSHIELD/FLOOR: This setting directs some of the air to the ﬂoor outlets and some to the defroster and side window outlets. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). MID/FLOOR: This mode directs airﬂow through both the ﬂoor and the instrument panel outlets.
Page 126: Passenger Control
Sensors The solar sensor on the vehicle monitors the solar heat and the air inside of the vehicle. This information is used to maintain the selected temperature by regulating adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
Page 127: Outlet Adjustment
To warm passengers while keeping the window clear, push the AIR FLOW button to select WINDSHIELD/FLOOR which will appear on the display. Select a fan speed. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C).
Page 128: Operation Tips
Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. •...
Page 129: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
8. Replace the old air ﬁlter by pulling up on its tab. 9. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 for the type of ﬁlter to use. Make sure it slides under the compartment retainers. 10.
Page 130: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let the driver know at a glance how the vehicle is running. it shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically.
Page 131: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 132: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind occupants to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more.
Page 133: Charging System Light
CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your...
Page 134: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Page 135: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States If the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light will come on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to RUN. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after the engine has been started, turn the ignition off.
Page 136: Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If the vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System, (ETS) the warning light may come on for the following reasons: • When the vehicle is shifted to SECOND (2) or FIRST (1). To turn the system back on, shift to THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9.
Page 137: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is not working. The light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 138: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light The vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor that indicates a large change in the pressure in one tire. The system stores the tire pressures of the vehicle’s properly inﬂated tires. The LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other three tires.
Page 139: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 140: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 141 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly.
Page 142: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has a an oil problem, this light may stay on after the engine is started, or come on while you are driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem.
Page 143: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light The CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on brieﬂy as a bulb check when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it serviced. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on and stays on after the engine is started, have the oil changed.
Page 144: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light If the LOW WASH light comes on when the windshield washer paddle is used, this indicates that the ﬂuid is low in the windshield washer...
Page 145: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States The fuel gage indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty, there is still a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about.
Page 146: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light United States If the vehicle’s fuel is low, a circular light on the instrument panel cluster will come on and a chime will sound periodically until fuel is added to the fuel tank. It will also come on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working.
Page 147: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display. AM will appear for morning hours. Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. The time may be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold H and M at the same time until TIME UPDATED...
Page 148: Finding A Station
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To get to SCV, push the TUNE/AUDIO button repeatedly until SPEED VOL is displayed. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO button to select OFF, MIN, MED, or MAX.
Page 149: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 150 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. A bar graph with indicators will show how the sound is balanced.
Page 151 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 152: Rds Messages
RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 153: Radio Messages
Radio Messages CAL (CALIBRATE): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
Page 154 © ¨ SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD. Press the right arrow to go to the next track.
Page 155: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 156: Setting The Tone (Bass/Treble)
© ¨ SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Page 157 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. A bar graph with indicators will show how the sound is balanced.
Page 158 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The P-TYPE symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 159 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or CD is playing. If a cassette tape or CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 160: Playing A Cassette Tape
Radio Messages CAL (CALIBRATE): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. Playing a Cassette Tape You tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 161: Cd Adapter Kits
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing. The inactive cassette or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD TAPE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio.
Page 162 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off, ﬁrst press the eject button or DISP. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 163 To scan tracks, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. You will hear a beep. The CD will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. The sound will mute and SCAN and the track number will appear on the display.
Page 164: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed and the radio is placed in a different vehicle. This feature requires no user input to be activated.
Page 165: Understanding Radio Reception
SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go to the next preset station. The radio will scan preset stations with a strong signal only.
Page 166: Care Of Your Cds
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership. The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette tape as a damaged tape, in error.
Page 167: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14 Driving at Night ...4-16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-17 City Driving ...4-20 Driving Your Vehicle...
Page 168: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-6. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 169 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 170 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 171: Control Of A Vehicle
There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking —...
Page 172: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that is only an average.
Page 173 When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little.
Page 174: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 175: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) If the vehicle has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) it will limit wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 176: Steering
To turn the system off, move the gear shift lever to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) gear. See “Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out” under If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. When the system is turned off, the TRAC OFF warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 177: Steering In Emergencies
The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems — steering and acceleration — can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9.
Page 178: Off-Road Recovery
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 179: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 180: Loss Of Control
• If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot.
Page 181 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 182: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 183: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 184 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 185: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 186: City Driving
City Driving 4-20 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will 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: •...
Page 187: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 188: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Page 189: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 190: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-24 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 191 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 192: Winter Driving
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. 4-26 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 193: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 194: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. •...
Page 195 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 196: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 197: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, you should turn the system off. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9.
Page 198: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing, towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, and dolly towing, towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly.
Page 199: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 200: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 201 The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label, Example 1, the label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch.
Page 202 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 203 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Loading Your Vehicle Total Item 1,000 lbs Vehicle Capacity Weight for (453 kg) Example 3 = 750 lbs Subtract Occupant Weight @...
Page 204 Certiﬁcation Label 4-38 The Certiﬁcation label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
Page 205: Towing A Trailer
Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. If things like suitcases, tools, packages or any thing else are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
Page 206: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That is the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.
Page 207: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
And, it can also depend on any special equipment that is on the vehicle. Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to:...
Page 208: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Tire-Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34. Be sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 209: Backing Up
Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
Page 210: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When towing a trailer, the vehicle may need a different turn signal ﬂasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on the instrument panel will ﬂash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you are about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 211: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply the regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start the engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 212 NOTES 4-46...
Page 213: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 214 Section 5 Appearance Care ...5-88 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-88 Care of Safety Belts ...5-91 Weatherstrips ...5-91 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Finish Damage ...5-93 Underbody Maintenance ...5-94 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-94 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-95 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ...5-96...
Page 215: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 216: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 217: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 218: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel.
Page 219: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 220 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel ﬁll opening. CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 221: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When putting the fuel cap back on, turn it clockwise until a click is heard. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Page 222: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 223 2. Push the secondary hood release, located under the hood, to the right to disengage it. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, make sure all of the ﬁller caps are properly secured. Pull the hood down and close it ﬁrmly.
Page 224: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you will see: 5-12...
Page 225: Engine Oil
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36. B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-41. C. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. D. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-42. E.
Page 226 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 227 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 228: When To Change Engine Oil
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. ® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 229: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON Light The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON light being turned on, reset the system.
Page 230: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for location of engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at every oil change and replace at the ﬁrst oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km).
Page 231: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 232: How To Check
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the 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. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle.
Page 233: How To Add Fluid
The automatic transaxle ﬂuid dipstick handle is the black loop located toward the rear of the engine. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 234: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if only ® DEX-COOL extended life coolant is added.
Page 235: Checking Coolant
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 236 Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator. See “How to Add Coolant to the Radiator”...
Page 237: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overﬂow tube on the radiator ﬁller neck.
Page 238: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. CAUTION: (Continued) 5-26 CAUTION: (Continued) Just turn it off and get everyone away from the...
Page 239: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheated engine warning can indicate a serious problem. If there is an overheated engine warning and you do not see or hear any steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: •...
Page 240: Cooling System
Cooling System When it is safe to lift the hood, this is what will be seen: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-28 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 241 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. If it is not, there may be a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 242 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If a problem has not been found yet, but the coolant level is not at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for more information.
Page 243 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start the vehicle. If the overheated engine warnings continue, there is one more thing that can be done. Add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done.
Page 244: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 245 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves. There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 246 6. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. 7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-34 8. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels it is getting hot.
Page 247: Power Steering Fluid
10. 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 arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this. 11. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold.
Page 248: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless there appears to be a leak in the system or an unusual noise is heard. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 249: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Add washer ﬂuid until the windshield washer reservoir is full. Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Page 250: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. 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 5-38 normal brake lining wear.
Page 251 United States When your brake ﬂuid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-32. What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only.
Page 252: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly).
Page 253: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 254: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If the battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 255 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 256 CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.
Page 257 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 258 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-46 8. Now connect the negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery.
Page 259 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 260 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 261: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though the vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0”...
Page 262 Driver’s Side Headlamp Shown A. Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw B. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw Open the hood and locate the vertical and horizontal aim indicators. The aiming screw for the vertical aim indicator (A) is at the center of the headlamp cover and the aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator (B) is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover.
Page 263: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. For the type of bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-55. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 264: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (B) from the headlamp assembly. 4. Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots. 5. Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb being replaced. 6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn and remove it from the headlamp assembly.
Page 265: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the trunk. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid. 3. Remove the old bulb by turning it counterclockwise one-quarter turn. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. Turn the socket clockwise one-quarter turn to reinstall.
Page 266: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps 5-54 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the convenience net If the vehicle has one. 3. Remove the three plastic wing nuts (A). One wing nut is located on top of the carpet. The other two are located underneath the carpet. 4.
Page 267: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the seven hex nuts (A) from the lamp covering. 3. Remove the lamp covering. 4. Twist and pull the bulb socket (B) from the trunk lid. 5. Twist and pull the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6.
Page 268: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking each time maintenance is performed. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 1. Turn on the wipers to LO. 2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern.
Page 269: Tires
Tires 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, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 270: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example 5-58...
Page 271 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 272 (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 273: Tire Size
(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers deﬁne a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter “T” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 274: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 275 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire.
Page 276: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-68. UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear.
Page 277: When To Check
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 278 The system normally takes 15 to 20 minutes of driving time in each of three speed ranges to determine tire pressures. The speed ranges are 15 to 40 mph (25 to 65 km/h), 40 to 65 mph (65 to 105 km/h) and above 65 mph (105 km/h).
Page 279: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-68 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-72 for more information.
Page 280: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. 5-68 You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true:...
Page 281: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 282: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 283: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 284: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 285: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 286: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 287: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 288: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-87 for more information about the compact spare tire.
Page 289 3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and The tools you will be using include the jack (A), remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. extension and protection guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-77...
Page 290: Removing The Wheel Covers
Removing the Wheel Covers If the vehicle has wheel covers, be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps. Once the plastic nut caps have been loosened with the wheel wrench, ﬁnish loosening them with your ﬁngers.
Page 291 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. 3. For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, put the jack lift head (C) about 6 inches (15 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel opening (B) or just behind the two bolts (A) as shown.
Page 292 For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put the jack lift head (B) about 5 inches (13 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel opening (C) or just behind the off-set (A) as shown. 4. Put the compact spare tire near you. 5-80 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is...
Page 293 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare compact tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well. 6. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 5-81...
Page 294 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-82 CAUTION: 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 295 8. Install the compact spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Page 296 10. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 297: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After the compact spare tire is put on the vehicle, store the ﬂat tire in the trunk.
Page 298: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the protector/guide back in the foam holder. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 299: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, check to make sure it is correctly inﬂated.
Page 300: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page 301: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can — before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Page 302: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you do not get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner.
Page 303: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 304: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 305: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum 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 306: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 307: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel.
Page 308: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 309: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 310: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuses are located in a fuse block on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuse block. 5-98...
Page 311 Circuit Usage Breakers TIRE RESET Tire Inﬂation Monitor Reset Button PWR/WNDW PWR S/ROOF Power Windows, Power Sunroof R/DEFOG Rear Window Defogger PWR/ SEAT Power Seat Blank Not Used Fuses Usage PRK/LCK Ignition Key Solenoid Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in Run and Start, PCM, Powertrain Control Module, Body...
Page 312: Underhood Fuse Block
Fuses HAZRD Hazard Warning Flashers LH HTD SEAT Not Used Blank Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in ACCESSORY BCM ACCY and RUN, Body Control Module Blank Not Used LOW BLWER Low Blower Anti-Lock Brakes TRN SIG Turn Signals, Cornering Lamps RADIO, Radio, Heating Ventilation and Air HVAC, RFA,...
Page 313 Fuses Usage Anti-Lock Brake System Starter Solenoid Power Seat, Rear Window Defogger High Blower, Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks Ignition Switch, Stoplamps, Anti-Lock Brake System, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag, Daytime Running Lamps Module Cooling Fan Retained Accessory Power, Remote Keyless Entry, Data Link, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Head;...
Page 314 Fuses Not Used Generator Engine Control Module Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch Cooling Fan Electronic Ignition Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor Engine Emissions Fog Lamps Right Headlamp 5-102 Usage SYMBOL Fuses Usage Rear Compartment Release Parking Lamps Fuel Pump Left Headlamp Not Used Not Used Not Used...
Page 315: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement After Complete Overhaul When draining/replacing converter, more ﬂuid will be needed. Cooling System Including Reservoir Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 316 NOTES 5-104...
Page 317 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 318: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 319 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
Page 320: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
Page 321 Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
Page 322: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 323: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 324: Owner Checks And Services
(h) 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. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 325: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 326 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 327 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 328: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol.
Page 329: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Type Length GM Part Number...
Page 330: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14...
Page 331: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 332 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 333: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-5 Courtesy Transportation ...7-6 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 334: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 335: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 336: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
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 Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 337: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 338: Courtesy Transportation
• Vehicle license plate number Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family.
Page 339: Plan Ahead When Possible
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 340: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement (ﬁve days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such a s taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses (ﬁve day maximum) may be available.
Page 341: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the...
Page 342: Reporting Safety Defects
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection.
Page 343: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 344: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 345 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-17 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-37 Additional Program Information ... 7-8 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-97 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... 3-48, 3-55 Air Bag Readiness Light ... 3-30 Air Bag Systems ... 1-49 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...
Page 346 Backing Up ... 4-43 Battery ... 5-41 Battery Replacement ... 2-9 Battery Rundown Protection ... 3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-22 Brake Parking ... 2-25 System Warning Light ... 3-32 Brake Fluid ... 5-38 Brake Wear ... 5-40 Brakes ...
Page 347 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-58 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-94 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-34 Infants and Young Children ... 1-30 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... 1-40 Older Children ...
Page 348 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-6 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...
Page 349 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-97 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-97 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-97 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 5-97 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ... 2-14 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ... 3-39 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
Page 350 Front Storage Area ... 2-34 Fuel ... 5-4 Additives ... 5-6 California Fuel ... 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-6 Gage ... 3-43 Gasoline Octane ... 5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...
Page 351 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... 5-27 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... 5-26 If the Light Is Flashing ... 3-37 If the Light Is On Steady ... 3-38 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ... 4-28 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...
Page 352 Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ... 3-36 Oil Pressure ... 3-40 Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-30 Security ... 3-41 Service Vehicle Soon ... 3-42 Tire Pressure ... 3-36 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors ... 2-17 Loading Your Vehicle ... 4-34 Lockout Protection ... 2-12 Locks Door ...
Page 353 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ... 2-32 MyGMLink.com ... 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-13 Odometer ... 3-29 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-12 Change Engine Oil Light ...
Page 354 Power Accessory Outlets ... 3-17 Door Locks ... 2-11 Electrical System ... 5-97 Six-Way Seats ... 1-3 Steering Fluid ... 5-35 Windows ... 2-16 Power Steering ... 4-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-10 Radiator Pressure Cap ...
Page 355 Restraint System Check (cont.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ... 1-59 Restraint Systems Checking ... 1-58 Replacing Parts ... 1-59 Resynchronization ... 2-9 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... 2-20 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ...
Page 356 Service Manuals ... 7-11 Setting Preset Stations ... 3-47, 3-54 Setting the Time ... 3-45 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ... 3-47, 3-54 Sheet Metal Damage ... 5-93 Shifting Into Park (P) ... 2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ... 2-28 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...
Page 357 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-39 Torque Lock ... 2-28 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ... 4-42 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-32 Towing a Trailer ... 4-39 Your Vehicle ... 4-31 Traction Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ... 4-9 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...
Page 358 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-27 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-4 Other Warning Devices ... 3-4 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ... 3-42 Washing Your Vehicle ... 5-91 Weight of the Trailer ... 4-40 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...

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Buick 2004 Century Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Air Bag Systems

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

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