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Page 4 French Language Manual: Aux nronriCtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franGais chez votre Please keepthis manual in your Buick, so it will be there if concessionaire ou i i DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 you ever need it when you're on the road.
Page 6 At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks Walter Murr and Thomas Buick before the company had built 40. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. He called it General Motors.
Page 8 World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced 1942), became more massive in the increased sales.
Page 9 Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special “Car of the Year”, The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special, Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks are, and will continue be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich Buicks.
Page 10 1923 Buick Sport Roadster...
Page 11 How to Use This Manual You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in this book. Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This This safety symbol means will help you learn about the features and controls for “Don’t,’’...
Page 12 This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use............Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects.” ................
Page 13 When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors o in different words,. In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Buick has used for years. " You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use...
Page 14 These symbols Here are some Vehicle Symbols are used on other symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. warning and you may see: indicator lights: For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols FUSE ENGINE these symbols are important...
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Part 1 Seats and Safety Belts Here you’ll find information about the seats your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”) systeill yuul UUIUS. and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should do with safety belts Part 1 includes: .
Page 16 Seats and Seat Controls Power Seat Front Control (F): Raise or lower the front of the seat by holding the switch to the right or left. Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back. Raise the seat by holding the control to the left.
Page 17 Reclining Front Seatback(s) Fourteen Way Seat (Driver’s Side Only Option) adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.
Page 18 If you have the power option, it works with the CAUTION: switch located on the side of the seat. Sitting in a reclined position when your vet is in motion can be dangerous. Even buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.
Page 19 Head Restraints CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen.
Page 20 Front Seatback Latches To fold seatback forward, push the seatback toward the Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless come to a sudden stop. Then will lock place. There's one time the seatback not fold without CAUTION: some help from you. That's if your vehicle is parked If the seatback isn't locked, it could move down going...
Page 21: They're For Everyone
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This figure lights up when ‘you turn the key to “Run” This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts or “Start” when your’ properly. It also tells you some things you should not do safety belt isn’t buckled, with safety belts.
Page 22: Whysafetybeltswork
Why Safety Belts Work After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are a lot! clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), is the child.
Page 23 When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’s just a seat on keeps going! wheels.
Page 24 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.” The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 25 or the instrument panel The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield...
Page 26: Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 27 Safety Belt Reminder Light most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 29: Lap-Shoulderbelt
Lap-Shoulder Belt Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it Push the latch plate into the buckle until clicks. properly. If the belt isn’t long enough, see ‘;Safety Belt 1.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? &C The lap part be worn low and snug The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 31 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 32 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 33 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix The belt is twisted across...
Page 34: Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag) This section explains the driver’s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most impdi-tant things to know: CAUTION: Even with an air bag, if you’re not wearing a safety belt and you’re in a crash, your injuries may be much worse.
Page 35 You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you CAUTION: turn your ignition to “Run” Then the light “Start.” Air bags :..Hate with great force, faster than the should go out, which means blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating the system is ready.
Page 36 When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and...
Page 37 What makes an air bag inflate?
Page 38 Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag System C UTION: Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick Don’t attach anything to the steer that it has the air bag system. There are parts of the air wheel pad. It mi injure the driver if bag system in several places around your vehicle.
Page 39: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant system. women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.
Page 40: Passengerpositions
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Rear Seat Passengers mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash.
Page 42 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on 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. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 43 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt loose. is too In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The. shoulder belt should fit against your body. Ib un1atc.h the belt, just push the buttan on the buckle.
Page 44 Center Passenger Position in a When you sit center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 46 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Secure baby an infant restraint. Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. will become so heavy you During a crash a baby can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-pound kg) baby will suddenly (5.5...
Page 47: Childrestraints
Child Restraints CAUTION: Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in An unst :hild restraint can move around booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in in a collision or sudden stop and injure people your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within in the vehicle.
Page 48 If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Page 49 Securing a Child Restraint in, a Rear See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck. If put it behind the child Outside Position restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.
Page 50 you push down on the child restraint. 6 . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 51 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch Securing a Child Restraint in the Center plate and pulling it along the belt. Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
Page 52 2. Put the .restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it for the child restraint. quickly if you ever need to. 3. Secure the child in .the child restraint as the instructions say.
Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on, the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2.
Page 54 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. > 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
Page 55 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Children who have outgrown- child restraints should To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's wear the vehicle's safety belts. safety belt and let it go back all the way. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to window...
Page 56 Accident statistics show that childsen 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 a crash. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact m Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other...
Page 58: Safetybeltextender
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt Checking Your Restraint Systems should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems pelvic bones in a crash.
Page 59: Replacing Safety Belts After A Crash
&= What’s wrong with this? Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do, you need new belts? After very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then need new belts.
Page 60 1931 Buick Model...
Page 61 Part 2 Features Controls & Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. sh and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell if everything is working...
Page 62: Keys
Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only. CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 63: Doorlocks
If Passengers especially children can easily your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to your Buick open the doors and fall out. When a doo dealer for the correct kev code if you need a: new won3 locked, the inside handle open it.
Page 64 From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: on the door down. To unlock the door, move the lock control on the door From the outside: Use your door key. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote one).
Page 65 When the door is closed again, it will not lock Power Door Locks automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again. Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock Leaving Your Vehicle both doors at once. If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from inside.
Page 66 Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as is going down. If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 15 feet...
Page 67 This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for The driver's door will unlock when UNLOCK is See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle pressed.
Page 68 When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Page 69 Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your If your Buick has this option, it has a theft deterrent valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take alarm system.
Page 70 if the alarm has been set off, but this does not shut off How to Test The Alarm the alarm. The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: window down.
Page 71 If your vehicle does start, the first ignition when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key who can service the PASS-Key I1 that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
Page 72: Newvehiclebreak-In
Se6urity light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the ignition keys. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service to have a new key made. the Pass-Key 1 1 If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and continues to flash, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off.
Page 73 Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock.
Page 74: Startingtheengine
The other positions let perform these functions: Starting Your Engine ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and Move your shift lever to (Park) (Neutral). “P,’ “ N ’ the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To use Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a Acc, push in the key and turn it toward you.
Page 76 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular...
Page 77: Shiftingthetransaxle
“P’ Ensure the shift lever is fully in (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular use when you start your engine because your vehicle “P’...
Page 78 the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift CAUTION: ‘P’ (Park)’? in this console models.) See “Shifting Out section. Shifl out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while R (Reverse) your engine is “racing”...
Page 79 2 (Second Gear) Automatic Overdrive This position gives more power but lower fuel This position is for normal driving. you need more economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help power passing, and you’re: control your speed as you down steep mountain - Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push roads, but then you would also want to use your...
Page 80 1 (First Gear) Parking Brake This position gives even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in “1,” the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 81 Shifting Into (Park) To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake CAUTION: pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 82 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Hold in the button on the lever, push the Running lever the way toward the front of your vehicle. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in “P”...
Page 83 Parking Over Things That Burn Shifting Out of (Park) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully applv your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
Page 85 Retained Accessory Power CAUTlOf [lConltlinulecJ~ After the ignition is turned off, and before any door is can be dangerous of your vehicle i,. opened, the following systems will work for ten tlhe shiift lever is not flullly i n 1 T” (Park) with the minutes: parking brake firmly set.
Page 86: Windows
Power Windows To lower the window, pull back on the switch. A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering window will lower as long as the switch is held. To raise wheel before you drive. the window, push the switch forward. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your Horn legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
Page 87: Multi-Functionlever
n r n Signal and Lane Change Indicator The Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow The lever an the left side of the steering column you to signal a turn or a lane change.
Page 88 Operation of Lights. Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps, in the direciion of the turn parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps and tail or lane change. lamps) meet all applicable Federal lighting requirements, certain States and Rovinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps.
Page 89: Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
your headlights are on, but low beam: The system Headlight High-Low Beam works normally. Just pull the lever until it clicks. Your headlights will shift to high beam and stay there. To change the headlights return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you. from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn Windshield Wipers...
Page 90 You can set the wiper speed for long short delay Windshield Washer between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or At the top the multifunction lever there’s a paddle band snow. Turn the to choose the delay time. The with the word “PUSH”...
Page 91 CAUTION: Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. don’t In freezing weather, use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 92: Cruisecontrol
Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at steady speed. So, don't use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 93 2. Get up to the speed you want. To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the Cruise 3. Push in set the button at Control switch to end of the lever and “ON.” release it. (The “C.RUISE” light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4.
Page 94 To Resume Set Speed CAUTION: your Suppose you set Cruise Control at a desired speed: and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off If you hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate” the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once lunk) longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep you’re going about 25 mph (40...
Page 95 To Increase Speed While Using Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 1.
Page 96 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When 1. Push in the button at the you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow end of the lever until down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier.
Page 97 To Get Out of Cruise Control To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control: your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Cruise and Resume Lights The CRUISE light tells you when you have your cruise control on.
Page 98 Push the LIGHTS switch to turn the headlights on or Lights off. Push the "P" (PARK) switch to turn the parking on or off. lights Headlight ''On" Warning If the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off and open the driver's door.
Page 99 Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel turns your headlights and off by sensing how dark it is outside. Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) work with the light sensor on top of your To operate it, leave the light switch off and move the instrument panel.
Page 100 -Headlights Reminder Light (Canada Only) Your work with a light sensor on top of instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. The low beam headlights will come at reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on. The headlight switch is off, and The transaxle is not in “P”...
Page 101 , > Mirrors...
Page 102 OFF: The mirror will stay in the day mode. Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror. Time Delay The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlights The mirror delays before switching from the night back behind you.
Page 103 Outside Mirrors Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two The electric mirror control is on the driver's door. photocells that make the mirror work. Move the switch to the right (R) or left (L) to choose a mirror.
Page 104 Astroroof (Option) right side mirror is convex. The control is on the roof bet1 leen the windshield and the sunroof. With Retained Ai lcessory Power, the nvex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more sunroof can be opened or cloq ;d during the 10 minute the driver's seat.
Page 105 Ashtrays remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on the snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and out. The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.
Page 106 Cigarette Lighter Console and Cupholder It’s near the ashtray. use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way in and let it go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. Electronic Level Control The center console has space for cassette storage, a This feature keeps the rear of your car level as the load coinholder and a cupholder.
Page 107: Instrumentpanel
You may wonder what happens if your Buick has to have a new instrument panel cluster installed. The new odometer doesn’t need to be reset because your car has body computer module (BCM) which stores the mileage in its memory.
Page 108 Display Selection Test By pushing the E/M Press and hold the Test (Englishmetric) button, the button with your car in Park digital display can be Neutral. This test makes changed to read English sure all your bulbs and bar (miles) or metric graph segments are working.
Page 109: Warning Lights And Gages
Warning Lights, Gages and Trip Odometer Indicators trip odometer can tell how many miles you have Warning lights and gages can signal that something is driven since you last set it wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an back to zero.
Page 110 Fuel Gage At the gas station, the gas pump shuts before the gage reads “F’. more (or takes less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example, the gage said 1/2 full, but it took more - or less - than half of the tank’s, capacity to fill Engine Oil Pressure Gage and Light “LOW, comes on...
Page 111 When the “LOW OIL LEVEL” light comes on you could be low on oil, or you might have some other should check your engine oil level and fill if necessary. oil problem. See Engine Oil in the Index. There are three ways the LOW light can come on CAUTION: briefly.
Page 112 100 RPM. Do need service, and you should take your Buick to the tachometer display. Each bar represents dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, not operate your car’s engine in the red line range. If turn off all accessories, and set your air system to you do, you can cause severe engine damage.
Page 113 If it stays on after your parking brake is Your Buick’s hydraulic fully released, it means you have a brake problem. brake system is divided into...
Page 114 Then start With anti-lock, this light the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick will go on when you start needs service. Unless the regular brake system’ warning...
Page 115 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Engine Soon Light) Light and Gage A computer monitors operation your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come the engine off as soon as when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as possible.
Page 116 PARK. ‘Electrical Problem Warning Light This light will come on if an elecpical problem has been detected. Have your vehicle inspected by your Buick dealer right away.
Page 117 Service A/C Hazard Warning Flasher this light stays on 60 This light on your instrument panel lets you seconds or more, your air conditioning system needs know when you have the service. It comes hazard warning flashers bulb cheek, whenever you the ignition to “Run”.
Page 119 Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems...
Page 120 :for you. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through you Buick when the car is moving. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any air choice (except the rear window defogger) and the HI fan speed.
Page 121 Press this button to display ventilatioh system will outdoor temperature. Press alhw air to flow through it a.gah to return your Buick when the regblar display. The outside vehi@e is moving. The temperature will display if system w’ill try keep the the system is “OFF”.
Page 122 Auto To choose the temperature When the system set far you- want maintained inside automatic, air will come the vehicle, press the TEMP from the floor outlets, the for warmer or instrument panel outlets or cooler. both. Fan speed will vary or HI (unless a blower LO pushed)
Page 123 Bi-Level To rid the system stale air in warm weather, air will come out of the floor outlets for a short time. This setting is designed for Fan Speed use on sunny days where the-air is only moderately The speed of the blower fan is controlled automancally' warm or cool.
Page 124 Econ Heater To warm use this when press air, J T ~ ~ E ' need don't temperature adjust to cool the system air. outside your speeds and fan will work as-in the AUTO comfort. Most of the come will cooling.
Page 125 Rear Window Defogger Defrost This setting will direct the The lines you see on the most air toward the rear window will warm the windshield. Use this when glass. Press the button to there is fog or ice on the start warming your window.
Page 126 Audio Systems The range for most stations is greater than for FM, Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate especially at night. The longer range, however, can easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself up noise from things like storms and power lines.
Page 127 CAUTION: Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest...
Page 128 To Play This Radio It allows frequency recall radio when is playing. you to It allows hear the other side the tape. Press the upper knob while cassette is playing. The control behind the upper knob allows balance the sound between the right and left speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations.
Page 129 Clock Pushbuttons To set the clock, The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations Press the SET pushbutton. FM). and 7 Within seconds, press and hold SCAN until the Tune in the desired station. correct hour appears on the display.
Page 130 To Play A Cassette Search Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are Push the ~ J 3 m c H button to the right. T O search for the beginning of the next selection, push FWD. Push REV 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 131 Tune To Play This Radio Press the top of the TUNE control to tune in stations higher on the AM or FM radio band. Press the bottom to tune in stations lower on the band. Seek Press the SEEK or to search forthe next station on the AM,or FM radio band.
Page 132 Setting The Clock Bass To set the clock: Press the.BASS to increase or decrease bass tones. For the BASS preset setting, press the center of Push SET (with the ignition on and the radio off'). the control. Within 5 seconds, push and hold SEEK or until Treble the correct hour appears.
Page 133 Rept (Repeat) Rev (Reverse) Press REPT to repeat a selection on the tape. For the Press REV to reverse the tape rapidly. Press REV or PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a search to stop, there must be at least a 4-second gap between selections the tape.
Page 134 To Play This Radio Tune Press the top of the TUNE control to tune in stations higher on the AM or FM radio band. Press the bottom to tune in stations lower on the band. Seek Press the SEEK or to search for the next station on the AM or FM radio band.
Page 135 Equalizer Setting The Clock Your equalizer enables you to adjust five separate sound To set the clock: frequencies. Slide an equalizer control up to emphasize Push SET (with the ignition on and the radio off). a frequency, down to de-emphasize it. It's best to begin Within seconds, push and hold SEEK or until...
Page 136 Rev (Reverse) Rept (Repeat) Press REV to reverse the tape rapidly. Press REV or Press REFT to repeat selection on the tape. repeat ". PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while to stop, there must be at least a &second gap between tape is rewinding.) the selections on the tape.
Page 137 " E r r " If the disc comes back out and appears on the To Play Compact Disc display, it could be that: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched, or wet. There's too much moisture in the air. (If there is, wait about one hour and try again.) n .
Page 138 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Comp (Compression) Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passages A tape- player that is. not cleaned regularly can cause more equal in volume. reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their Scan cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat.
Page 139 Care of Your Compact Discs Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases tape is in good condition before you have your tape or other protective cases and away from direct sunlig player serviced.
Page 140 Wipe cloth over mast sections, dirt. removing Don’t lubricate the could damage W i p d r y with clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antenna up.and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off. . 6 . Then repeat if necessary. If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it.
Page 142 WR0:NG RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY.
Page 143 ’ ‘ RAILROAD WORKERS NARROW ADVANCE FLAGGER SHOULDER AHEAD BRIDGE CROSSING AHEAD YELLOW ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. indicates a general warning. Slow down and You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, be careful when you see a yellow sign. It may signal a as part of the road may be closed off or tom up.
Page 144 HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate freeway exits show the direction upcoming you should turn to reach a particular place.
Page 145 nvad Signs anape The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. "ST0 P~ SWIMMING CANOEING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest. An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters.
Page 146 A DIAMOND-shaped A TRIANGULAR sign sign is warning of also is used..on two-lane something ahead - for roads to indicate PASSING ZONE. This example, a curve, steep sign will be on the left hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow bridge. side of the roadway.
Page 147 Symbols on Road Signs Traffic Lights There are many international road signs in use today. The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols. A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what to do.
Page 148 time. A green arrow means drive in that lane. We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours green arrows are being used in the lights for improved and days these systems are in effect. traffic control.
Page 149 Please start with very important safety device in your urn and lane change signals. Always signal when Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) plan to turn or change lanes. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 150 ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one Drunken Driving part of the lot. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the if you know you you must give way to pedestrians even highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every...
Page 151 The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker’s body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol.
Page 152 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces of 0.10 percent. Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and hour, liquor each) within an the person’s...
Page 153 “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? person with higher might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know.
Page 154 Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal, at the places where the tires meet the road.
Page 155 spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace ‘with traffic. This CAUTION: is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much “Riding” your brakes can cause them to faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 157 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. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
Page 158 Disc Brake Wear Indicators applied. This does not mean something is wrong with Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a Brake linings should always be replaced as complete high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are axle sets.
Page 159 Brake Pedal Travel Steering See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return Power Steering normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal If you lose power steering assist because the engine travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but Brake Adjustment will take much more effort.
Page 161 Off-Road Recovery either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once have You may find sometime that your right wheels have avoided the object. You must then be prepared to steer dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled you’re driving.
Page 162 If the shoulder appears to be about four inches (100 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and mm) or more below the pavement, this difference can to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever cause problems.
Page 163 “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid,...
Page 164 much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and make “mirrored surface” and slow down when you have any doubt. lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
Page 165 What you do in the daytime can also affect your night by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright fatigue. sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes wil Here are some tips on night driving.
Page 166 contract repeatedly. You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently. Remember that your headlights light up.far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving;...
Page 167 Driving in the Rain It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain you are starts to fall while driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even...
Page 168 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddre of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 169 Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see I I I I reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”...
Page 170 Don’t use your high beams. The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you. Use your defogger. In high humidity, even a light buildup of moisture on the inside of the glass will cut down on your already limited visibility.
Page 171 City Driving Obey all posted speed limits. But remember that they are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the You may need to drive below the posted limit in bad amount of traffic on them.
Page 172 'Freeway Driving Entering the Freeway the entering lane and time your approach. Try merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your rearview mirrors as you move along, and glance over your shoulder as often as T r y necessary.
Page 173 start braking. If you must brake on the through lane, and Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your if there is traffic close behind you, you can allow a littl “blind”...
Page 174 Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be But do stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way. ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 175 If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, There is something about easy stretch of road with or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the both.
Page 176 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. Coasting downhill in "N" (Neutral) or with the Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid ignition off dangerous.
Page 177 Parking on Hills As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.
Page 178 Parking Uphill Parking Downhill If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle. Turn your wheels to the right. You don't have to jam your tires against the curb, if there is a curb.
Page 179 If there is no curb when you're parking uphill, turn the If you're going uphill on a one-way street and you're wheels to the right. parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the right. If there is no curb when you're parking uphill on the left side of a one-way street, your wheels should be turned to the left.
Page 181 Driving on Snow or Ice Most the time, those places where your tires meet road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 182 You can If You’re Caught in a Blizzard traction of all. get “wet ice” when it’s about (32oF; O°C) freezing and freezing rain begins to fall. Try . . . _ to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there.
Page 183 bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around (Continued) yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. CAUTION: You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside.
Page 186 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off.
Page 187 turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When Press the button in to make your front and rear turn turn signal lights flash on and off. hazard warning flashers are on, your signals won't work. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Page 188 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure-the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 189 CAUTION: CAUTION: u could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the An electric fan can start up even when the arking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an engine is not running and can injure you. Keep utomatic transaxle in “P” (Park) or a manual hands;...
Page 190 Before connect the cables, here are some things should know. Positive (+) will go positive (+) CAUTION: go to and negative will negative or a metal engine part. Don’t connect or you’ll get Using a match near a battery can cause battery short that would damage the batterv and maybe other gas to explode.
Page 191 8. Now connect the 7. Don’t let the other black negative end touch metal. cable to the good Connect it to the positive battery’s negative terminal. terminal good battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the nex step.
Page 192 Remove the cables reverse order to prevent 9. Attach the cable at electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch inches (45 least each other or any other metal. ‘ I cm) away from the dead battery, but near engine parts that move.
Page 193 Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is When you call, tell the towing service: a sling-type (A) O r a wheel-lift (B) Or Car carrier That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
Page 194 CAUTION: (Continued) CA TlON: Never use “J” hooks. Use T-hooks instead. To help-avok rjury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that being towed. Never tow fastt than safe or postec speec Never tow ith damaged parts not fully secured.
Page 195 CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t properly secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sha edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 196 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Position a 4" 4" wood beam across the sling chains contacting the forward extensions of the engine cradle. Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the timber and the lower edge of facia.
Page 198 Engine Overheating You willi find a coolant temperature gage and warning light about a hot engine on your Buick instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: CAUTION: If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no Steam from an overheated engine can burn you steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 199 If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. help right away. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 200 When decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fan An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 201 CAUTION: 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. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 202 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above “FULL COLD,”...
Page 203 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 204 How to Ad,d Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, You can remove the but now push down radiator pressure as you turn it. cap when the Remove the cooling system, pressure cap. including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 205 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 4. Then fill the coolant recovery to “FULL tank upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe COLD.’3 engine fan. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
Page 206 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to lepk out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 207 Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. help Find a level place to change your tire. To prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Page 208 The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. If your Buick has a wire wheel cover it must be removed to access the wheel nuts.
Page 209 ” Remove the lock nut If your Buick has aluminum wheels, there are no wheel by inserting the key covers that have to be removed. wrench into the ,hole the: center of the wheel...
Page 210 Position the jack under the vehicle. There is a notch in frame near each of the CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured kill,ed.
Page 211 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 212 Replace the wheel nuts w i t h Place the spare .mounting wheel the rounded-end of the nuts surface. toward the wheel. Tighten' each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
Page 213 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in criss-cross CAUTION: sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind.
Page 214 Now put all the equipment back securely the trunk. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 215 CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden .stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. don’t mix^ your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires.
Page 216 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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Page 218 CAUTION: You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any , ; . . vehicle maintenance task.
Page 219 Fuel What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen, such as MTBE or alcohol? Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no higher: It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle.
Page 220 Gasolines for Cleaner Air Fuels in Foreign Countries Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help If you plan on driving in another country outside the prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do system.
Page 221 CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline. The release button is in the glove box.
Page 222 Or you can use the release lever in the trunk. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
Page 224 Push up on the secondary hood release lever, then lift the hood. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is located under the front edge of the grill.
Page 225 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from a--- gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
Page 226 Engine Oil To Check Engine Oil: Pull ’ out the dipstick and clean it It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you with a paper towel or cloth, get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must then push it back in all the I.ii’...
Page 227 What Kind of Oil to Use: Add engine oil at the engine oil fill cap next to the oil dipstick. Look for three things: Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way “SG’...
Page 228 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 WEATHER GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES Your Buick dealer is ready to advise if you think ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). something should be added. DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50...
Page 229 What to Do with Used Oil: When to Change Engine Oil: See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km).
Page 230 Air Cleaner CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
Page 231 Index. How to Check: Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Buick dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the...
Page 232 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these Check both sides ofthe stem: dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be 1. Pull out the dipstick and . i n cross-hatched mea. wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 233 “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Adding only plain water to your cooling system The proper coolant for your Buick will: can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other ’ liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper Give freezing protection down to -34’F (-37...
Page 234 Adding Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is located at the left of the engine compartment. To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at “FULL COLD,” or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to “FULL HOT,”...
Page 235 Radiator Pressure Cap CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 236 What to Add: Power Steering Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what to use. See kind fluid “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 237 Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full.
Page 238 Brake Master Cylinder you’ll have too much fluid when brake linines. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake your brake master cylinder hydraulic system. is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
Page 239 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, when your brake linings wear down and you have have new ones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts.
Page 240 Vehicle Storage Halogen Bulbs you’re not going to drive your vehicle for days or -more, take off the black, negative cable from the CAUTION: .battery. This will help keep your battery from running :down. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 241 Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. The bulb socket can D e accessed, turn the bulb socket 1/4 turn counter-clockwise, while pressing it firmly.
Page 242 To reassemble: Attach the wire connector (A) to the $astic base making sure the lock tab is over the lock (C). Install the bulb by putting the small tab (D) in the small notch in the lamp (E). Turn the bulb socket 114 turn clockwise to lock into place.
Page 243 Using a Phillips@ screwdriver remove the long screws. d,T&* g&@ *' . Remove the bulb socket by squeezing the plastic lock and turning it counterclockwise. Carefully pull the lamp away from the vehicle.
Page 244 Loading Your Vehicle Remove the bulb from bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise. TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION, OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. LBS. CTR. FRT. TOTAL MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE PRESSURE SPEED PSI/KPa FRT. SPA.
Page 245 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR GAWR ur vehicle any heavier than the :imum front rear GAWRs. your vehicle can break, or it THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE lay your vehicle handles. SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION ;e you to lose control.
Page 246 ;badily worm,, if your tires warranties are delivered with every new Buick. If your have been damaged, replace them spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these...
Page 247 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is located the rear edge of the drivers door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile.
Page 248 Tire Inspection and Rotation When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be rotated at the mileages recommended in the psi (420 kPa).
Page 249 CAUTION:...
Page 250 Buying New .Tires CAUTION: To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at :the Tire-Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving.
Page 251 (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire The grade C corresponds to a level of performance graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends whicrall passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations and A represent higher levels of performance on the...
Page 252 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, .wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick model. ' 1 250...
Page 253 Used Keplacement Wheels CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel CAUTION: bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and Putting a used eel on your vehicle is handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose dangerous.
Page 254 Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Page 255 Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners -- a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Page 256 Wipe with clean cloth.
Page 257 Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed Just use warm water and a clean cloth. as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed.
Page 258 Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may...
Page 259 Aluminum Wheels If your Buick has these, don’t use chrome polish on them. Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes on them could damage the protective coating. White Sidewall Tires Your Buick dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire...
Page 260 Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up Weatherstrips materials available fi-om your dealer or other service -These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Page 261 Although no defect int he paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12...
Page 263 PLANT A list of all productibn options and special equipment. 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 Add-on Electrical Equipment driver's side.
Page 264 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Page 265 Fuse Usage (Fuse Block Lower Left Side of Console) Description ISO-IGN Body Antenna Cigar BCM/IPC Stopmazard T u r n Signal Cruise W A C Park Light There is also a fuse block that is located on the right side Radio 1 of the console under a carpeted panel cover.
Page 266 The fuse chart, below, shows how to tell a blown fuse Fuse Usage from a good fuse. (Interior Relay Center Lower Right Side of Console) Description BLOWN GOOD Used FUSE FUSE r l l Defog RATING C O L O ~ GM PARTNO.
Page 267 Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other Power Options The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy windows and other power accessories. When the curren snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Page 268 Riviera Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Interior Rear: Overall: ............ 35.6 LegRoom Length 198.3 ............. Head Room 37.8 73.1 Width ..........57.4 Shoulder Room Height 52.9 ..........55.4 HipRoom Wheelbase 108.0 ......59.9 Front Tread ......Rear Tread 59.9 .
Page 269 Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number Application Number Exterior Interior Illumination ............Cornering 1156 Ashtray ......Headlight DoorCourtesy ..........High Beam 9005 Door Warning ..........Low Beam 9006 Engine Compartment ............. Marker Footwell Courtesy ............Park 194NA Glovebox ......
Page 272 This part covers the maintenance required for your You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Page 273 Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Part is Organized Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the “Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows environment.
Page 274 “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for department or another qualified service center should warranty repairs.
Page 275 Schedule I should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants Is any one of these true for your vehicle? you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Page 276 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below fieezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation in stop-and-go traffic.
Page 277 The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles (80.000 km) should be performed after miles at the same 48 000 An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion vehicle useful life.
Page 278 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. MILES (000) TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM (See Explanation of (kilometers) Miles Scheduled Maintenance Months, Whichever Services Following KILOMETERS (000) Occurs First Schedules I and I I ) Item No.
Page 279 TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM MILES (000) (See Explanation of Miles (kilometers) or Scheduled Maintenance Months, Whichever 22.5 37.5 Services Following Occurs First Schedules I and 11) Item No. KILOMETERS (000) 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T 10.
Page 280 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque" Check Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance the torque of the mounting bolts and/or nuts. Services An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency has determined that the failure perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to thecompletion of vehicle useful life.
Page 281 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? -- Inspect for burns, conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the neck. distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as help ensure proper operation, we recommend a needed.
Page 282 At Each Fuel Fill .Section B: Owner Checks and (It is important for you or a service station attendant Services to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.) Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help CHECK OR WHAT TO DO ensure the safety, dependability and emission control...
Page 283 At Least Once a Month CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE CHECK OR Starter Switch WHAT TO DO Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified or others could be injured. on the Tire-Loading Information Follow the stem below.
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Page 285 CHECK OR CHECK OR WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO SERVICE SERVICE Parking Brake Underbody At least every spring, use plain water ZAUTION: When you are doing and Automatic Flushing to flush any corrosive materials from this check, your vehicle could Transmission the underbody.
Page 286 INSPECTION 'SERVICE Throttle Linkage Inspection...
Page 287 Section D: Recommended Fluids and INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Lubricants Inspect the complete system. Inspect Brake System NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Inspection brake lines and hoses for proper part number or specification may be obtained from you hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, GM dealer.
Page 288 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Windshield Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme l l @ Brake Fluid Part 1051515) Washer Solvent Part 1052535) System equivalent. equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Hood Latch Chassis lubricant Parking Brake meeting of NLGI Assembly Guides requirements Grade...
Page 289 from the Schedule I or Schedule maintenance charts Section E: Maintenance Record which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, After the scheduled services are performed, record the you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner date, odometer reading and who performed the service information portfolio is a convenient place to store in the columns indicated.
Page 290 Maintenance Record ___~____- I . . * . - ~ _ _ -L.__> + - ! ODOMETER SERVICED BY DATE READING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...
Page 292 Customer Assistance for the Hearing Speech Impaired 1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 293 Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300 or write: Buick Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 E.
Page 294 Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to: Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Buick dealer or General Motors of Canada Limited qualified technician may have to determine if a specific Service Publications Department bulletin applies to your vehicle.
Page 295 Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Buick for all models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model.
Page 296 Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s If you want an additional ordering form for an index or which could potentially apply to the most recent Buick subscription, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to models will be listed in the most recent publication for send you one.
Page 299 Part 9 Index ..........AM Stereo Radio Reception A c c (Ignition Key Position) ........
Page 303 ......Ckauit Brmkem .262. ~Fiws.~an........
Page 304 .......... High Speed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running 76 Jack. Tire .............. Highway Hypnosis 172 Jacking the Car ............. Hill and Mountain Roads 173 Jump Starting ......... Hills. Parking on ......Holding a Baby in Your Car .......
Page 307 ............Run (Ignition Key Position) Seats and Safety Belts ............... Running Lights. Daytime Seat Controls ........Running Your Engine While You’re Parked Second Gear. When to Use ......
Page 310 ............Working on Your Car Why Wear Safety Belts ............... Windows. Power Worn Tires ......... Wrecker Towing Windshield ........Cleaning ........Washer ......... Washer Fluid ............Y o u r Driving and the Road Wipers 87. 256 .........
Page 311 Owner’s Reco.rd of Upkeep Fuel Usage & DATE...
Page 312 Owner’s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage & DATE COMMENTS...
Page 313 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE...
Page 314 Owner’s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage & DATE AMOUNT MILEAGE COMMENTS...
Page 315 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE...
Page 316 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS...
Page 317 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE...
Page 318 Owner3 Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE...
Page 319 Owner’s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage & DATE...
Page 320 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE...
Page 321 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE...
Page 322 Fuel Mileage Chart MILES FER GALLON 100 105 10 115 120 130 135 1.38 144' 150 156 162 168 174 180 186 192 198 204 210 216 54 161 168 175 182 189 196 203 210 217 224 231 238 245 252 76 184 -192 200 208 216 224 232 240 248 256 264 272 280 288 35 144...

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