Page 3: Table Of Contents
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use............Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-7.................
Page 4 Division whenever it appears in this manual. French Language Manual: Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will be there Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell...
Page 6 Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Marr (left), and Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Man, his engineer, apparently built the first auto to be called a Buick in 1900.
Page 7 Durant also created a racing team that won 500 racing Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car. Buick’s trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Tndy 500 began.
Page 8 V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. In World War 1 1 , Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille, great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the increased sales.
Page 9 I962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, General Manager; Buick Motor Division Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s Our mission is simple: former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of “Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars General Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-art backed with services that exceed our customers’...
Page 10 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and These mean there is something that could hurt controls for your vehicle.
Page 11 not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. Vehicle Damage Warnings But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the Also, in this book you will find these notices: damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION NOTICE: and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.
Page 12 Ve hide bols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an...
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Page 15: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 2-Way Manual Seat Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
Page 16 Reclining Front Seatbacks (2-Door Models) Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat (Option) The driver’s seat may have two levers under the front edge of the seat. Lift the lever near the outer side of the seat to unlock it and slide it forward and back. Lift the lever near the center to tilt the seat up or down.
Page 17 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. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 18 Reclining Front Seatbacks (4-Door Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is mov seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward.
Page 19 Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seat folds forward to let people get into the back up, your safety belts can’t do their job when seat. Your seatback will move you’re reclined like this. back and forth freely, unless The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it you come to a sudden stop.
Page 20 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts buckle up. (See “Safety properly. It also tells you some things you should not do Belt Reminder Light”...
Page 21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes, Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
Page 22 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped something. doesn’t stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 23 or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 24 &.’ Here Are Questions Many People Ask If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? About Safety Belts and the Answers You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an even one that isn’t your fault -- you and accident...
Page 25 Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Buick, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
Page 26 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enou,gh, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. 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 27 Shoulder :It He at Adjuster (4-DOOr To move Idels) it down, squeeze the release lever and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? 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. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? 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 30 &: What's wrong with this? you wear You can be seriously injured if shoulder belt under your arm. In crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 31 &.’ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In of the a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to The belt is twisted across the body.
Page 32 Your Buick has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt...
Page 33 There an air bag readiness light on the instrument CAUTION: panel, which shows AIR BAG. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the AIR BAG blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash.
Page 34 Svstem Works How the Ail The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s sidc. Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-20...
Page 35 vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the help the occupant.
Page 36 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. provided by safety belts.
Page 37 Your vehicle is equipped with crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced. the air bag system. The module records information There are parts of the air bag system in several places about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are around your vehicle.
Page 38 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. women.
Page 39 your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. 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, When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 40 Rear Seat Passengers Lap4 bulder Belt (2-Door Models) The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! belts. Here’s how wear one properly. Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 41 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the latch end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 42 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt‘...
Page 43 Rear Seat Outsid ssenger Positions (4-Door Models) If you have a two-door model, see “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (2-Door Models)” earlier in this section. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-29...
Page 44 The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across [odds you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back The positions next the windows have lap-shoulder slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more belts.
Page 45 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 46 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 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.
Page 47 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-DOOr Models) Four-door models may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 48 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into on top.
Page 49 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 50 ‘ heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 2404b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint.
Page 51 Child Restraints iAUTION: Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 52 If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell...
Page 53 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top about the top strap if the child restraint has one. strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for for the child restraint.
Page 54 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 55 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (4-DoOr Models) If you have a two-door model, see “Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (2-Door Models)” earlier in this section. You’ll be wing the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
Page 56 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. 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. 1-42...
Page 57 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into can be badly injured by the right front passenger retractor while you push down on child restraint.
Page 58 See the earlier part about the top strap if the child 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint has one. restraint. The child restraint instructions will show vou how. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.
Page 59 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be about how to attach the child restraint properly.
Page 60 If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 6. Pull the rest of shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 61 Larger Children 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Children who have outgrown child restraints should 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different wear the vehicle’s safety belts. directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 62 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in Never do this. a crash. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other belt can’t properly spread the impact forces.
Page 63 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 this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 64 Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing be h&Wsary.
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Page 67: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on .your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if...
Page 68 The ignition keys are for the The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Your Buick dealer or ignition only. Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys. Each plug has code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place.
Page 69 Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the.inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a From the inside, push the lever down...
Page 70 Remote Keyl. !c Entry (Option) Just close your doors turn on the ignition. All of the If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of doors or unlock your...
Page 71 Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining you go transmitters with you when to your dealer.
Page 72 It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiring other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body...
Page 73 When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Page 74 Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your remove the key from the vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition. ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11.
Page 75 SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t have to wait NOTICE: three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate the PASS-Key to have a new key made.
Page 76 your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed.
Page 77 NOTICE: 2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the moving.
Page 78 your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between NOTICE: (Continued) each try help avoid draining your battery. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try the part of this manual that tells how to do it pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor without damaging your vehicle.
Page 79 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. your Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for...
Page 80 Automatic Transaxle Operation It is 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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 81 Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 82 ( a ) : AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal normal driving. It is the overdrive position. If you need driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel more power for passing, and you’re: economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).
Page 83 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) hills. use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the It can help control your speed as you go down steep shift lever is put in FIRST mountain roads, but then you would also want to use...
Page 84 Parking Brake NOTICE: To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal Driving with the parking brake on can cause down with your right foot. your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to Push down the parking replace them, and you could also damage other brake pedal with your left parts of your vehicle.
Page 85 Column Shift Shifting Into PARK (P) 1 . Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot. 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.
Page 86 lift 1 . Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this: Move the lever up as far as will go.
Page 87 Torque Lock Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.
Page 88 Parking Over Things That Burn Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.
Page 89 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or CAUTION: smell, can cause unconsciousness and death.
Page 90 indows ?ewer Windows 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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 91 Tilt St,,l ing Wheel The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down, the window will go all the way down.
Page 92 T h m Signal and Lane Change Indicator Thrn SignaYMultifunction Lever The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 93 Windshield Wipers If a bulb is burned out, replace it help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you To control the windshield signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the wipers, turn the band fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’...
Page 94 Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. For information on replacement blade type and length, In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until see “Capacities and Specifications’’...
Page 95 Cruise Control CAUT1,ON: Cruise control can be dangerous where you a steady speed. So, can’t drive safely don’t use your cruise control winding roads. or in heavy traffic. Cruise, control can be dangerous slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 96 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to.
Page 97 Using Cruise Control on Hills very small amounts, move the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about How well your cruise control will work on hills depends mph (1.6 k d h ) faster. upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 98 Turn the knob to ON to turn on the headlamps and other Lamps operating lamps. lamp controls are on the instrument panel. They PARK Turn the knob to to turn the parking and other control these systems: operating lamps without the headlamps. Headlamps Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps.
Page 99 When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps Interior Lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam moving the PANEL LAMPS dial.
Page 100 Illuminated Entry Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you: Pull a front door handle. Press UNLOCK the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (if equipped). Press DOOR on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (if equipped).
Page 101 Dome Lamp Roof Console Reading Lamp. (Option) These lamps are part of the optional roof console. They The dome lamp will go on when you open the doors. will go on when you open the doors. When the doors Next to the dome lamp are two reading lamps. Use the are closed, use the switch next to each lamp to turn them switch next to each lamp to turn them on and off.
Page 102 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from , ~ , draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the courtesy lamps on. If you leave the PANEL LAMPS dial turned all the way up past HI, or if you leave a door open, the lamps will automatically turn off after 10 minutes (if the ignition is oft).
Page 103 Convex Outside Mirror Manual Remote Control Mirror Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex Adjust the right mirror by hand. To adjust the left mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the mirror, move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror.
Page 104 Center Console Storage Compartments To open the storage area, Glove Box press the latch on the front Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. edge and pull up. To open, lift the latch. Storage Armrest To use the storage area, fold down the armrest. Press the latch on the front edge and pull up.
Page 105 Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or loading your Buick. For more information on vehicle quick starts and stops. capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.
Page 106 Ashtrays and Lighter NOTICE: The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or on the console. To remove either ashtray, open the lid Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand and lift out the ashtray. while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to To remove the rear ashtray, open it, push down on the back away from the heating element when it’s snuffer and pull out the ashtray.
Page 107 Accessory Outlet Visor Vanity Mirrors If your vehicle has a center console, you have a 12-volt Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. outlet. is on the passenger side, near the floor. Open the cover to use the outlet. NOTICE: Adding some electrical .equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working...
Page 108 Astroroof (Option) Your astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The switch works only when the ignition is on. To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the rear of the switch. Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any position.
Page 109 D. Glove Box A. Lamp Controls E. Audio System B. Instrument Cluster E Climate Control C. Vents...
Page 110 Instrum-It P: Cluster United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. 2-44...
Page 111 3 \ \ l per minute (rpm). * \‘ (used in Canada). Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not XIOOO be accurate.
Page 112 Warning Lights, Gages and When one of the warning lights comes and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows Indicators there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. This part describes the warning lights and gages that Waiting do repairs can be costly...
Page 113 Air Bag Readiness Light Charging System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument The charging system light panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the will come on briefly when air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light you turn on the ignition, as tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 114 (See “Anti-Lock Brake Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still the Index.)
Page 115 If the light still stays on, or comes on again Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If the Vehicle” in the Index.) light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you...
Page 116 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Light When your anti-lock system This light tells you that your is adjusting brake pressure engine coolant has to help avoid a braking skid, overheated or your radiator the anti-lock brake system cooling fan is not working.
Page 117 Low Coolant Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If this light comes on, your You have a gage that shows system is low on coolant the engine coolant and the engine may temperature. If the gage overheat. See “Engine pointer moves into the red Coolant”...
Page 118 Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Buick is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light with a computer which on, after a while, your emission controls may not monitors operation of the work as well, your fuel economy may not be as fuel, ignition and emission good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 119 If the Light Is On Steady If the Light Is Flashing You may be able to correct the emission system The following may prevent more serious damage to malfunction by considering the following: your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Did you just put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install Avoid hard accelerations.
Page 120 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Oil Warning Light If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see If you have a problem with “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your your oil, this light may stay engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 121 Low Oil Level Light Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. Your engine is equipped with oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW LOW OIL OIL LEVEL light will Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 122 Security Light Cruise Light This light will come on The CRUISE light comes when you turn the key to on whenever you set your START and stay on until the cruise control. vehicle starts. It will also come on and stay on if your CRUISE SECURITY key is too dirty or wet for...
Page 123 Low Fuel Light Fuel Gage If your fuel is low, a light Your fuel gage tells you will come on and stay on about how much fuel you until you add fuel. It will have left when the ignition also come on for a few is on.
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Page 125: Comfort Controls And Audio Systems
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls control and audio systems offered with your Buick. Be Fan Lever sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
Page 126 The panel has several settings to control the direction of The lever on the passenger's airflow. The indicator light on the button will glow door sets the temperature when the button is pressed. for the front seat passenger. OFF: The setting turns the system (including the fan) off.
Page 127 MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside Air Conditioning your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the automatically in this setting unless the outside compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
Page 128 Ventilation System Heating On cold days, use with the temperature lever all the way to WARM. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower).
Page 129 Defogging and Defrosting Ventilation Tips For mild outside temperatures when little heating or Your system has two settings for clearing the front and cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use through your vehicle.
Page 130: Audio System
Audio Systems Rear Window Defogger Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate The rear window defogger easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get uses a warming grid to the most enjoyment out of i t if you acquaint yourself remove fog from the rear with it first.
Page 131 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. To change Player (Option) what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes.
Page 132 Adjusting the Speakers PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers.
Page 133 SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is tape that is playing. off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc (6): Press this button to reduce background noise.
Page 134 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. To change what is and Automatic Tone Control (Option) normally shown on the display (station time), press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes.
Page 135 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the stations (six and six FM2). knob to increase or decrease bass. The middle position is detent.
Page 136 FADE: Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or PREV (1): Press this button to search for the previous rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three balances the speakers.
Page 137 ANI-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and Automatic Tone Control (Option) and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player.
Page 138 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let being played or the clock display. To change what is you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). normally shown on the display (station or time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold 1.
Page 139 When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If Push the knobs back in when you are not using them. the disc comes out, it could be that: TONE: This feature allows to choose preset treble The disc is upside down. and bass equalization settings designed for classical, pop, rock, jazz, talk and countrylwestern stations.
Page 140 The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and previous and next selections on the disc. Compact Disc Players and Automatic Tone 44 (3): Control (Option) Press and hold this button to return to a passage quickly.
Page 141 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to being played or the clock display. To change what is 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). normally shown on the display (station or time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold 1.
Page 142 Setting the Tone Playing a Cassette Tape BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the The longer side with the tape visible should face to the knob to increase or decrease bass. is on, but the radio is off, the tape right.
Page 143 seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to CLN: This message may appear on the display. If work. The sound will be muted while seeking. does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon SEEK down and up arrows will also find the possible to prevent damage...
Page 144 44 (3): display. When things get back to normal, the disc should Press and hold this button to return to a passage play. If the disc comes out, it could be that: quickly. You will hear sound. (4): Press and hold this button to advance to a The disc is upside down.
Page 145 Theft-Deterrent Feature 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your the vehicle. radio. It works by using secret code to disable all radio 2.
Page 146 ature After Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 15 seconds between steps: Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position. LOC appears when the ignition is on.
Page 147 SCAN: Press to listen to stations for a few seconds. The Steering Wheel Controls tion) radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press again to stop scanning. AM FM: Press to choose AM, FM 1 or FM2. If a tape or disc is playing, press this button to hear the radio instead.
Page 148 Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Stereo Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals and clearly. will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go.
Page 149 Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert edge of the hole and the outer edge. the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Buick dealer.
Page 150 NOTICE: The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the could damage it. mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it.
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Page 153 The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 154 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem Drunken Driving is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is what if people do? How much is “too much” if the a national tragedy.
Page 155 Since aicohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent.
Page 156 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 157 Braking Control of a Vehicle YOU have three systems that make,your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator, All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 158 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a advanced electronic braking system that will help mistake.
Page 159 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 160 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need Braking in Emergencies to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. stopping distance. If get too close to the vehicle in With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes time.
Page 161 What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in to go, and slow down.
Page 162 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. 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.
Page 163 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass ”‘b while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a following too closely reduces your area of vision, two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle.
Page 164 Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. The three types of skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels If you’re being passed, make it easy for the aren’t rolling.
Page 165 A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best at Night DrivinP handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 166 Here are some tips on night driving. have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut Drive defensively. down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a Don’t drink and drive. lot of things invisible.
Page 167 Driving in Rain and on Wet Road9 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 168 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 169 Driving Through Dc Inding NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Page 170 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities.
Page 171 Of course, “blind” spot. you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 172 Here are some things you can check before a trip: Highway Hypnosis Windsh.ield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? all windows clean inside and outside? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
Page 173 Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make 4-21...
Page 174 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane NEUTRAL Coasting downhill in (N) or with the...
Page 175 Here are some tips for winter driving: couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will Have your Buick in good shape for winter. be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in...
Page 176 least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews road probably have good traction.
Page 177 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that If You’re Caught in a Blizzard you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or...
Page 178 Run your engine only as long as you must. T h s saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 179 MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP GAWR RR DATE GVWR GAWR FRT TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. TOTAL LBS. TO ALL THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS APPLI- MOTOR VEHICLE CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE THEFT SAFETY, BUMPER, AND PREVENTION CAPACITY WEIGHT COLD TIRE...
Page 180 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can in a crash.
Page 181 To pull a trailer correctly, follow If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer properly, you can lose control when you pull for important information about towing a trailer trailer.
Page 182 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you That’s the reason for this part. In it are many tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of don’t make starts at full throttle.
Page 183 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to: General Motors Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center...
Page 184 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the You should always attach chains between your vehicle recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road inside the trunk lid) or see “Loading Your Vehicle”...
Page 185 Following Distance Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This to know your rig.
Page 186 Check (or, as you need to, a lower gear). with your Buick dealer. The green arrows on your instrument pariel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,...
Page 187 Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. something goes wrong, your rig 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down could start to move.
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Page 189 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They can occur on the road. also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Page 190 They contain enough electricity to burn you. Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or of these things can hurt you.
Page 191 If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. wouldn’t be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. An electric fan can start up even when the engine You could be injured if the vehicles roll.
Page 192 6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic Using a match near a battery can cause battery things you should know.
Page 193 8. Don’t 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. 9 Now connect the black negative cable to 7. Connect the red positive cable to the positive the good battery’s terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Page 194 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move.
Page 195 When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator Tawing Your Vehicle know that this manual contains detailed towing Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may want service tow your vehicle. to see them.
Page 196 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
Page 197 Front To! NOTICE: not tow with sling type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
Page 198 Attach T-hook chains in Rear rowmg front of the wheels, into the Tow Limits 55 mph (90 k h ) , 500 miles (800 k m ) side slots of the cradle, on both sides. These slots are be used when securing to car carrier equipment.
Page 199 Attach T-hook chains into NOTICE: slots in the bottom of the floor pan, just ahead of the rear wheels, on both sides. Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment.
Page 200 Engine Overheating will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you Coolant Temperature Warning Light” in the Index. badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 201 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, NOTICE: try this for a minute or so: Turn off your air conditioner. If your engine catches fire because you keep 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan driving with no coolant, your vehicle can speed and open the window as necessary.
Page 202 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 3.8L L36 (Code K) Engine 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank An electric fan under the hood can start up even B. Radiator Pressure Cap when the engine is not running and can injure C .
Page 203 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 204 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the level isn’t at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 205 pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot cooling system, including the radiator pressure engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap, is hot.
Page 206 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you NOTICE: turn it. Remove the pressure cap. Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 207 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed 3.8L V6 (VIN Code K): valve or valves. There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing. 3.1L V6 (VIN Code M): There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing.
Page 208 Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an ... ". air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valve(s) after radiator is filled. 5.
Page 209 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 arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 11. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT 8.
Page 210 Changing a Flat Tire If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard especially if maintain your tires properly.
Page 211 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. remove it. Then lift off spacer and remove the . t h e spare tire. 5-23...
Page 212 &..; The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench wrench (B) and wheel nut socket counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the (C). jack and wrench. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench.
Page 213 To remove a center cap, use Removing the Flat Tire a] the wrench to pry gently at Spare Tire the notch. Don’t use tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. If your vehicle has wheel 1.
Page 214 NOTICE: CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is positioned will damage the vehicle may allow dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to could be badly injured or killed.
Page 215 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust 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 4.
Page 216 CAUTION: or nuts. If you Never use oil or grease on studs do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall 'off, causing a serious accident. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 217 9. Tighten the wheel nuts NOTICE: firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
Page 218 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools F < .&.ye 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.
Page 219 +’ Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Nut 2. Cover 3. Wing Nut 4. Spacer Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the 5 . Tire passenger compartment of the vehicle could 6. Wrench cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose 7.
Page 220 Tirt Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare when your vehicle new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 221 You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or NOTICE: Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy parts you% to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as vehicle as well the tires.
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Page 223: Service And Appearance Care
Service Delco Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
Page 224 CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Buick than this You can be injured and your vehicle could be manual can.
Page 225 If this occurs, return to your authorized system protection compared to other gasolines. Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the Be sure the posted octane at least 87.
Page 226 To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to Fuels id Foreign Countries contain additives that will help prevent deposits from If you plan on driving in another country outside the forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to emission control system to function properly.
Page 227 Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: / ? i Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.
Page 228 See “Cleaning the An electric fan under the hood can start up and Outside of Your Buick” in the Index. injure you even when the engine is not running. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any you hear at least three clicks.
Page 229 Hood Release CAUTION: .. . To open the hood, first pull the handle inside Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and the vehicle. start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and You or other fluids, and plastic rubber.
Page 230 When you open the hood on the 3.1L L82 engine, you'll see: A. Engine Coolant E. Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer Recovery Tank F. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick Fluid Reservoir B. Radiator Fill Cap G. Brake Fluid Reservoir J. Battery (located under C.
Page 231 When you open the hood of the 3.8L L36 engine, you’ll see: I t ‘ A. Engine Coolant E. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Recovery Tank F. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick J. Battery (located under B. Radiator Fill Cap G.
Page 232 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. hgine If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your LOW OIL engine oil level right away.
Page 233 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add some oil.
Page 234 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American (API). Do Petroleum Institute not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
Page 235 As shown in the chart, unless you have the 3.8L engine, RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can FOR BEST FUEL -------ylY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST use SAE low-30 if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or SAL VlSCOSlTV DIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
Page 236 (-1eOc) SAE 5W-30 . I L I V C COLD Don't add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is WEATHER ready to advise if you think something should be added. USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL RECOMMENDED 3.8L L36 (Code K) Engine...
Page 237 When to Change Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 238 Pull out the filter. Be sure to install the air filter and install the cover tightly when you are finished. To check or replace the air filter, remove the four screws Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to and pull off the cover.
Page 239 Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid Operating the engine with the air cleaner off level is when the engine oil is changed. can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or...
Page 240 Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). choose to have this done your Buick dealer Service Department. At high speed for quite a while. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
Page 241 Checking the Fluid Level 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 3. Check both sides of the 2.
Page 242 It doesn’t A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for take much fluid, generally less than a pint (0.5 L). your Buick will: overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONO-111, because fluid with that label Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Page 243 NOTICE: CAUTION When adding coolant it is important that you use Adding only plain water to your cooling system DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper If silicated coolant is added to the system, coolant mix will.
Page 244 :king Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your much water warranty. Too in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 245 If this light comes on, means you’re low on engine coolant. Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and COOLANT scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Page 246 Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
Page 247 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the...
Page 248 Windshield 'Washer Fluid NOTICE: What to Use When using concentrated washer fluid, When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read follow the manufacturer's instructions for the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be adding water. operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer protection against freezing.
Page 249 system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your Brakes brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.
Page 250 What to Add NOTICE: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part Using the wrong fluid can badly damage No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid brake system parts.
Page 251 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Brake Wear squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a...
Page 252 This will help keep your be++ary from running down. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, II’...
Page 253 Bulb Replacement Headlamps In this section, you’ll find directions for changing the bulbs in some of the lamps on your Buick. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 254 3. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp bulb socket. 4. Align the tabs on the new bulb socket with the slots in the housing and install the bulb socket. 5. Turn the bulb socket clockwise. Avoid touching the glass on the new bulb.
Page 255 .y from the body of the 3. Pull the taillamp housing a L w a 2. Remove the plastic wing nuts. vehicle. 4. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise. 5 . Pull the socket. 6. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Page 256 1. Pull the windshield wiper a r m from away We don’t make tires. Your new Buick comes with windshield. 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 Buick Warranty booklet for details.
Page 257 Inflation Tire Pressure CAUTION: (Conunut The Tire-Loading Information label which is inside the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your Underinflated tires pose the S m e danger as tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has overloaded tires.
Page 258 Tire Inspection and Rotation NOTICE: (Continued) Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as you can get the following: possible and check wheel alignment.
Page 259 When It’s Time for New Tires When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. One way to tell when it’s Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire time for new tires is to rotation. check the treadwear indicators, which will After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and...
Page 260 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires Mixing tires coula you to lose control while cause driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not the Tire-Loading Information label.
Page 261 Traction A, B, C nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet While the tires available on General Motors passenger pavement as measured under controlled conditions on cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these...
Page 262 If the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum replacement. wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist. 6-40...
Page 263 Used Replacement Wheels NOTICE: also The wrong wheel can cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle Putting used wheel on your vehicle is ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used the body and chassis.
Page 264 Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. If your Buick has P225/60R16 size tires, don’t use When you use anything from a container to clean your tire chains.
Page 265 Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Don’t rub it roughly. Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will to remove the suds.
Page 266 Special Cleaning Problems Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. First, Greasy or Oily Stains Some spots and stains will clean off better with just Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe water and mild soap.
Page 267 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, Cleaning Leather treat the area with a watedbaking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or 1 teaspoon ( 5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) saddle soap.
Page 268 Cleaning the Outside of the Care of Safety Belts Windshield and Wiper Blades Keep belts clean and dry. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 269 Finish Care Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 270 You can help to keep the paint finish looking When applying a tire dressing always take care to new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted whenever possible.
Page 271 Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of...
Page 272 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE USAGE DESCRIPTION 2.75 sq. ft. 1050004 Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching I 050 172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Remover Also removes old waxes and polishes Tar and ~~~~~~~~~~~ 1050173 16 (0.473 Lj Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust and corrosion 16 oz.
Page 273 This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver‘s side.
Page 274 Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index. 6-52...
Page 275 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power Some fuses are in a fuse windows and other power accessories. When the current block on the passenger’s load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, side of the instrument panel.
Page 276 Fuse Description CIGAR LIGHTER -- Instrument Panel Cigarette Lighter DRL MDL HVAC #2 -- HVAC Control Assembly, Solenoid Box HAZARD FLASHER POWER ACCESSORY #2 -- Sunroof Control Unit LOCK CONTROL -- Door Lock Relay I/P ELECTRONICS BATTERY FEED Chime Module, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Theft-Deterrent Module, Radio, Radio Amplifier, Trip...
Page 277 Fuse Description Fuse Description WIPER -- Wiper Switch HVAC #1 Air Temperature Valve Motor: Trip Computer, TURN SIGNAL -- Turn Daytime Running Lamps Module Signal Flasher (DRL), HVAC Control Assembly, POWER LOCKS -- Door Multifunction Lever Cruise Lock Relay Control Switch AUXILIARY POWER REAR DEFOG HVAC...
Page 278 Underhood Electrical Center Passenger's Side O D D Some fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the RICMPT REL ECM passenger's side of the engine compartment. A ! C CONT FllNJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN Fuse Description R/CMPT REL Remote Trunk Release ECM BAT Powertrain Control Module...
Page 279 Relay Description Fuse Description Powertrain Control Module FUEL PUMP ECM IGN (PCM), EGR, CCP, VAPSW, A/C CMPR Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor FAN CONT #2 -- Secondary (VIN X only), Oxygen Sensor, Cooling Fan (Passenger Side) Vac Canister Switch, Fan #2 Relay FAN CONT #I Primary ELEK...
Page 280 hood Elect ’ Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. PARKLPS HORN Fuse Description PARK LPS Headlamp Switch HORN Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp VAR P/S EVO Steering Anti-Lock Brake System 6-58...
Page 281 Fuse Description Fuse Description HD LPS -- Circuit Breaker to IGN SW2 -- I/P Fuse Block: PWR “D”; WDO and Circuit Breaker Headlamp Switch Passenger’s Side Underhood ABS Relay Electrical Center: TCC and ENG Relay Description EMIS Fuses IGN SW1 -- I/P Fuse Block: ABS -- Anti-Lock Brake System Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS and HORN...
Page 282 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Number Bulb Lamps Interior ......... Back-up Ashtray ......2-Door Models Courtesy .
Page 283 Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle ......Pan Removal and Replacement 7 quarts (6.7 L) When draiizilzg/replacil.Ig convertec more,fluid may be needed.
Page 284 Engine Specifications 3.1L (Code M) 3.8L (Code K) ........Type .
Page 285 ..... 3.1L (Code M) 525 CCA If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer..... . . 3.8L (Code K)
Page 286 NOTES 6-64...
Page 287 This section covers the maintenance required for your affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Page 288 Some of these “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” services can be complex, so unless you are technically explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should service department or another qualified service center let your dealer’s service department or another qualified...
Page 289 Here’s how to decide which questions on how to keep your vehicle in good schedule to follow: condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know...
Page 290: Maintenanceschedule
Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City D e f i t i o n Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 291 Maintenance Schedule g TripIHighway Definition Long Tripmighway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true.
Page 292 Trip/City Maintenance Schedule EShort 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles 3 months, whichever occurs first). (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Page 293 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or e 7 Jery 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 294 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 295 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 18.000 Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 296 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 24,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 297 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An EInission Control Service.
Page 298 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 299 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 39 300 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every every Change engine oil and filter (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 300 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 301 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Change engine oil and filter (or every if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or 3 months, whichever occurs first). more of these conditions: An Emission Control Service.
Page 302 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or e v e v 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 303 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.
Page 304 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Con.tro1 Service.
Page 305 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 kn 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 306 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 307 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). AI? Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 308 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 000 km) 87,000 Miles $5 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 309 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.
Page 310 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 96,000 Miles (1 60 000 - r n ) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission.
Page 311 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (144 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter (or every months since last service if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or ‘ 7 whichever occurs first). See “Engine more of these conditions: Coolant”...
Page 312 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles 12 months, whichever occurs first). (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Page 313 I J - ng Tripmighway NIaintenallcr: Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 314 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 315 Long Trip/Hig'-way Maintenance Schedule Miles 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: An Emission Control Service.
Page 316 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 317 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule ’ . 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage Change engine oil and filter (or every or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for 12 months, whichever occurs first). damage. Replace parts as needed. An En?ission Control Service.
Page 318 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control! Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 319 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 320 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Drain, flush and refill cooling system if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or (or every months since last service, more of these conditions: whichever occurs first).’...
Page 321 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Chec Check the engine coolant level and add the proper Listed below are owner checks and services which coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the should be performed at the intervals specified to help Index for further details.
Page 322 Automatic Transaxle Check Cassette Deck Service Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the Index “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss may for further details.
Page 323 Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured.
Page 324 Steering Column Lock Check Park o n a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake: With the engine running The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot...
Page 325 Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Buick service manual. See “Service and Throttle Linkage Inspection Owner Publications’’ in the Index. Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, Steering, Suspension and Front- Wheel-Drive and for damage or missing parts.
Page 326 Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubricants Coolant GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush Supplement NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Sealer and refill. part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
Page 327 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Hood and Door Multi-pu ose lubricant, No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Lubrication Superlube (GM Part Hinges lubricant meeting requirements No. 1234624 1 or equivalent). of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip or GC-LB.
Page 328 Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.
Page 329 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE READING 7-43...
Page 330 Maintenance Record 7-44...
Page 331 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7-45...
Page 332 Maintenance Record 7-46...
Page 333: Customer Assistance Information
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need Customer Satisfaction Procedure assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on:...
Page 334 Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 promptly address any issue which may arise. Buick has In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair...
Page 335 Text Telephones (TTYs), Dealership name and location Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in Nature of concern Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 336 Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner's manual.
Page 337 Courtesy Transportation is Buick’s way of extending the Premium Service you’ve come to expect from Buick To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and and its 3,000 dealers. Please review the Courtesy service means “keeping you on the road.”...
Page 338 BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed to 4200 Wilson Boulevard making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...
Page 339 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could between you and Buick. If this mediation is cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled...
Page 340 If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Buick Motor Division Motors Canada Limited. You may write to: Customer Assistance Center 902 E.
Page 341 Service Manuals Service and Owner PubIications Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself”...
Page 342 Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors assistance booklets provide owners with general product performance in the field. When service methods operation and maintenance information.
Page 343 NOTES 8-11...
Page 344 NOTES 8-12...
Page 345 Section 9 Index ..... . . Accessory Outlet ......2-4 I Appearance Care Materials 6-50...
Page 346 ......Break-In, New Vehicle Inside of Your Buick 6-42 .........
Page 347 ............InaBlizzard 4-25 Convex Outside Mirror...
Page 348 ........G a p e s Engineoil 6-10 .
Page 349 ......2. 1 ........Ignition Positions Lamps 2-32...
Page 350 ............Low Coolant Warning Light 2-5 1.
Page 351 Rear Parking ........Outside Seat Position ..... 1.26.
Page 352 ....Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick 1-23 ......
Page 353 Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player ....3-21 Spare Tire. Compact ......5-32 .
Page 354 ......ix Trailer Damage Warnings ........

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