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  • Page 1 LeSabre...
  • Page 3 The 1993 Buick LeSabre Owner’s Manual @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992 Litho in U.S.A. Rights Reserved Part No. 25605118 B First Edition...
  • Page 4 We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Buick, ever need it when you’re O n the road.
  • 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 Marr, his engineer, apparently built the first auto be called a Buick in 1900.
  • Page 7 Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the first car to travel across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 19 14.
  • Page 8 World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in 1949.
  • 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. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the old buildings former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of...
  • Page 10 1923 Sport Roadster...
  • Page 11 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 12: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 13 When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or 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 your vehicle. They use...
  • Page 14 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Part 1 Seats and Safety Belts Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick. your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint/Supplemental Restraint System (“air bag”) system and how to use your safety belts properly you should do with safety belts Part 1 includes: .

  • Page 16: Seatsandseatcontrols

    Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, and head restraints. Manual Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle moving.

  • Page 17: Reclining Front Seatback(S)

    Power Seat (Option) Front Control (F): Raise the front of the seat by pushing on the left side of the switch. Push on the right side of the switch to lower the front of the seat. Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back.
  • Page 18 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. I O ~ : The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body.

  • Page 19: Headrestraints

    Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you- how to use safety belts properly.
  • Page 20 This figure lights up when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a tone, too. It’s the reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.

  • Page 21: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you goes. For example, if the bike going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. as fast as it < - When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!
  • Page 22 Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on Put someone on it. wheels.
  • Page 23 Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.” The rider doesn’t The person keeps going until stopped by something. stop. In a real vehicle, it could the windshield...
  • Page 24 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 25: About Safety Belts And The Answers

    Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.

  • Page 26: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules babies and smaller children. If a child will be d n g in your Buick, see the section after this nne, called “Children.” Follow those rules for ev.?ryone’s protection.

  • Page 27: Driverposition

    Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. Close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight.
  • Page 28 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. /" - - ' To move it up or down, squeeze the release handle. When you release the handle, try to move make sure has locked into position.
  • Page 30 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is properly positioned on your shoulder, away from your face and neck. To help you find a height that is right for you, follow these guidelines: For a tall person: Use the upper or upper-middle position.
  • Page 31 The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
  • Page 32 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. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 33 / 1 1 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. the belt would apply too much force to the Also, ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 34 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

  • Page 35: Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System

    Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System/Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) This section explains the driver’s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most important things to know: Even with an a S r bag, you’re not wearing a [in a crash, your injuries safety belt and you’re...
  • Page 36 You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to “Run” or “Start.” Then the light should go out, which means the system is ready. CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air system may...
  • Page 37 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 14 mph. However, this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower. In addition, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact.
  • Page 38 Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick that it has the air bag system. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is...

  • Page 39: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag system must be disconnected.

  • Page 40: Right Front Passenger Position

    Right Front Passenger Position Center Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part. When the lap portion the belt is pulled out all the will lock.

  • Page 41: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    When you sit in a center seating position, you have safety belt, which has no retractor. To 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 42 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. When the lap belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.

  • Page 43: Children

    CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

  • Page 44: Smaller Children And Babies

    Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. young child’s hip bones are so small that regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.

  • Page 45: Childrestraints

    Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.

  • Page 46: Top Strap

    If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, 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 47 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position 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 48 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the upward outward, you'll be able to unbuckle it retractor to set the lock. quickly if you ever need to.
  • Page 49 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull child restraint in different directions be sure secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let go back all the way.

  • Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Center 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. 1.
  • Page 51 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint, The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 6.
  • Page 52 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 53 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

  • Page 54: Largerchildren

    7. 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 55 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. Never do this.
  • Page 56 Q." What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.

  • Page 57: Safetybeltextender

    Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
  • Page 58 If your seat adjuster won't work after of the part safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. &.' What's wrong with this? The belt is torn. crash, the special CAUTION: Torn frayed belts may not protect you in a crash.

  • Page 59: Part 2 Features & Controls

    Buick. and information on starting. shifting ............

  • Page 60: Keys

    Keys 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. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

  • Page 61: Doorlocks

    If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. your ignition keys don’t have plugs, go to your Buick dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.
  • Page 62 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: your door key. From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock control on the door down. To unlock the door, slide the lock control up.

  • Page 63: Leaving Your Vehicle

    Then get out and close the door. Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet 9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

  • Page 64: Operation

    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 service. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

  • Page 65: Battery Replacement

    7. Test the operation of both transmitters with the vehicle. If the lock control does not work as it should, see your Buick dealer. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years.
  • Page 66 For battery replacement, use two Duracell batteries, type DL-20 16, or a similar type. To replace the batteries: 1. Remove the screw from the back cover. 2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put them in as the direction under the batteries indicate.

  • Page 67: Rear Door Security Lock

    Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: 1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position.
  • 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 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you. PASS-Key I1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system.

  • Page 70: Newvehiclebreak-In

    But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the Pass-Key I1 to have new key made.

  • Page 71: Ignition Key Positions

    Ignition Key Positions This lock gives you five different positions. Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the “Lock” position. This position locks your ignition, steering Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock. wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature. The other positions let you perform these functions: ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and off.

  • Page 72: Starting Your Engine

    Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. (Park) or “N” (Neutral). “ P ’ that’s a (Park) your Buick is “P” Id damage the rk) only when you “...

  • Page 73: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    4. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. T r y pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start”...
  • Page 74 Instead everything here, in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. cause m’t, it could trying to list ask that contact a Buick dealer...

  • Page 75: Automatic Transaxle

    ’ the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in “F‘” starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the ignition key is in the “Run”...
  • Page 76 into the gear you wish. “Shifting Out in this part. (Reverse) gear to back up. this Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle i z ng forward could damage your transaxle only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”...
  • Page 77 Going about mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. or 3 (Third Gear) This is like but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose “D or 3” instead of - When driving on hilly, winding roads When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting...

  • Page 78: Parking Brake

    NOTICE: If your front wh drive. This might happen you were stuck i very deep sand or mud or were up agains object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't ho only your vehicle there with the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 79 To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. If you try to drive more than 50 feet with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition.
  • Page 80 Shifting Into (Park) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like CAUTION: this: can be dangerous to get out your vehicle if shift lever is not fully In ‘6P’’...

  • Page 81: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 4. Remove the key and take with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P” (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with...

  • Page 82: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Shifting Out of ‘‘P” (Park) Your Buick has brake-transaxle shift interlock. have to fully apply your regular brake before shift from T“ (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. of “P” you cannot shift out...

  • Page 83: Running Your Engine While You're Parked

    Engine Exhaust ‘A CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas , , r b o n monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.

  • Page 84: Windows

    CAUTION: (Continued) It can be dangerous to get out the shift lever not fully in “P’ parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.

  • Page 85: Remote Trunk Release

    You may also have a lock out button. Push LOCK to disable the power window switches. This will prevent passengers from opening and closing the windows. Push UNLOCK to allow your passengers to be able to their window switches again. Horn To sound the horn, press a pad with the horn symbol on either side of the steering wheel.

  • Page 86: Tilt Steering Wheel

    The “TRUNK” button is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The ignition switch must also be ON and the transaxle in PARK or NEUTRAL for it to work. If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it will also unlock the trunk.

  • Page 87: The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever

    The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions.

  • Page 88: Operation Of Lights

    A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.

  • Page 89: Headlight High-Low Beam Changer

    some jurisdictions require that lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times, or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you own State or Provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

  • Page 90: Windshield Washer

    For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away “LO” from you to the position. For high speed wiping, “HI.” To turn the band further, to stop the wipers, move band to “OFF.” t’ CAUTION: Damaged wiper blades may prevent seeing well enough to drive safely.

  • Page 91: Cruise Control (Option)

    NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid iollow the manufacturer instructions for Idding water. Don’t mix water with ready to use washe fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of water doesn’t clean as well as washer Fill your washer fluid tank only when it’s very cold.

  • Page 92: To Set Cruise Control

    CAUTION: Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your Cruise Control on winding roads 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. 3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. (The “CRUISE’ light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
  • Page 94 CAUTION: you hold the switch at “ResumelAccelerate” longer than half second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate.”...
  • Page 95 Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to “Resume/Accelerate.” Hold it there until you get the speed you want, and then release the switch. increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to “Resume/Accelerate”...

  • Page 96: Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control

    Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.
  • Page 97 To Erase Speed Memory 2. Move the Cruise switch to “OFF.” When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or (The “CRUISE’ shift into “P” (Park), your Cruise Control set speed light will go out.) memory is erased. Lights Press the LIGHTS switch to turn the headlights on.

  • Page 98: Panel Lights

    Press the PARK switch to turn the parking lights on. Press it again to turn them off. (If the parking lights were turned on with the PARK switch, they must be turned off with that switch). Lights 660N’Z Warning If the parking light or headlight switch is left on you’ll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition open the driver’s door.

  • Page 99: Courtesy Lights

    Front Seat Reading Lights (Option) Front seat reading lights are turned on or off by pressing LAMP switch. Rear Seat Reading Lights (Option) The light, the switch, and a coat hanger are above each rear door. Slide the switch to turn the light Courtesy Lights When any door is opened, several lights go on.

  • Page 100: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)

    Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DRL work with light sensor on top of the instrument panel.

  • Page 101: Inside Mirror

    Mirrors Inside Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your car. The day-night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind you. Outside Mirrors Manual To adjust the left outside...

  • Page 102: Convex Outside Mirror

    Optional your Buick has the Your right optional power mirror, the A convex mirror’s surface is curved mirror Control is located O n the driver’s door. Move the switch in the middle of the control to choose the right or left mirror. Push the arrow controls in the direction you want to move the mirror.

  • Page 103: Convenience Net (Option)

    Convenience Net (Option) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see inside the back wall of the trunk. just Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
  • Page 104 Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) This mirror is on the larger the passenger's sun visors. It may also be on the larger of the driver's sun visors. The lights turn on when the mirror cover is opened. The brightness of the light can be adjusted by sliding this switch.

  • Page 105: Cigarette Lighter

    The rear ashtrays may also be removed for cleaning. @$$$ i ” : - . . i a J s l mer Tlammaole rnlngs Inrc your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. Cigarette Lighter It’s near the ashtray.

  • Page 106: The Instrument Panel: Your Information System

    Storage Armrest (Option) The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area. To open it, press the lever at the front edge. Inside a cupholder flips forward and unfolds to hold two cups. The cupholder is designed to breakaway should it receive excessive pressure.

  • Page 107: Speedometer And Odometer

    (used in the US.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Buick has a “tamper-resistant odometer.” If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers, probably someone has tried to turn The numbers may not be accurate.

  • Page 108: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.

  • Page 109: Brake System Warning Light

    “E”. Low Fuel Light If your Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage, will go on when your vehicle is low on fuel. You should get more fuel as soon as you can.

  • Page 110: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    Then start the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 111 If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if it comes on again when you’re driving, your Buick needs service. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)

  • Page 112: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    CAUTION: your tires spin at high speed when the If you let “TRACTION OFF“ warning light is on, they can explode and you others could be injured. And, spinning your tires with the “TRACTION OFF” warning light on can cause the transaxle to overheat or can cause other problems.

  • Page 113: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If you have the Gage Cluster, you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! That reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
  • Page 114 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle after a while the emission controls won’t well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could Engine Oil Pressure Light And Gage rnis llgr wlrn worK as This light tells you if there could be a problem with your...

  • Page 115: Check Oil Level

    If you’re “idling” a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come moment. But, when this light comes and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem.
  • Page 116 “Change Oil Soon’’ Light (Option) This light is activated by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. It indicates that the engine oil has degraded enough to require changing. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. This is determined by electronically monitoring engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed.
  • Page 117 If the light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories, and set your air system...
  • Page 118 Tachometer RPM X 1OOU UNLEADED FUEL ON The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is going. It displays engine speed in thousands minute (RPM). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachorn the red area, or engine damage may occur. revolutions per...

  • Page 119: Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

    Part 3 Comfort Controls In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 includes: ............

  • Page 120: Air Outlets

    Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your 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 If you have this option, you can adjust the direction of the air flow to the rear seating area. If your Buick has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control option, it looks like this: The following information tells you how it works.
  • Page 122 60°F (16OC), for maximum When the system is off, the ventilation system will allow air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is moving. The system will try to keep the air at the chosen temperature, unless it is very hot or very cold outside.
  • Page 123 Auto When the system is set for automatic, air will come from the floor outlets, the instrument panel outlets, or both. (unless a blower button has been pushed) as the system gets to and maintains the temperature setting you have selected. The display will show the set temperature and blower speed.
  • Page 124 The right front seat PASSENBER CLIMATE CONTROL passenger the dual zone function by pressing the COOL buttons on the passenger door. The indicator above the control will show the difference from the main temperature setting. Fan Speeds also activate WARM --%- AUTO speed...
  • Page 125 If you want to raise the blower speed, push the HI button. The blower speed will increase with every push of the button until maximum speed is reached. Econ You can use ECON when you don’t need to cool the outside air.

  • Page 126: Rear Window Defogger (Option)

    Air entering the car will be evenly split between the floor outlets and the outlets near the windshield. The blower speed will be controlled automatically, but you can choose another fan speed by pushing the HI or buttons. Defrost This setting will direct most the air flow toward the windshield.

  • Page 127: Air Conditioning

    If your Buick has this climate control system, the following information tells you how it works. Your Buick's flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when heater or air conditioning fan is running, outside air will also enter the vehicle.
  • Page 128 Bi-Level use on This setting is designed for cool. air is only moderately warm or the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. The Bi-level setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways.

  • Page 129: Audio Systems

    Rear Window Defogger (Option) The lines you rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window. After-10 minutes it will go off by itself, or pressing the button again during the heating cycle will shut it off. If you need additional warming time, push the button again.
  • Page 130 AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ is registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your system can get C-QUAM@, your D ~ I C O @ “STEREO”...

  • Page 131: How To Operate Your Sound System

    How To Operate Your Sound System _ - - - SCAN SEEK ---- To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things: It turns the radio on. (Rotate the volume knob clockwise.) It controls the volume. (The volume knob increases volume when rotated clockwise.) It tells you the time, (When the ignition is off, push the recall knob to display the time.)
  • Page 132 Within seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever press that button, the preset station will return. In addition to the 4 stations set as above, up to three additional stations may be preset pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Tune in the desired station.
  • Page 133 It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the knob to display the time.) It allows to hear the other side the knob while a cassette is playing.) When a radio is playing with the time displayed, the radio station frequency will display if you push the knob.
  • Page 134 Clock To set the clock: Press the SET button. Within seconds, press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears on the display. Treble Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response.
  • Page 135 PROGRAM go from one side of the tape to the other, press the upper knob. Note the lighted arrows next to the STOP-E JECT To remove or stop the tape and switch to radio, press the STOP-EJECT button. To Play This Radio To turn the radio on, press the PWR button.
  • Page 136 It tells you the time or the radio frequency. When the is off, push RCL to display the time. With the ignition radio on, when the time is displayed, push RCL to display the frequency. SEEK SEEK Pressing the button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop.
  • Page 137 With the radio on, press a tape into the slot marked AUTO REVERSE (tape side goes in first). Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, balance, and fade just as you did for radio. The arrow in the graphic display above the word TAPE indicates which side of the tape is being played.
  • Page 138 station that was tuned in when you inserted Pressing ST-PL again will allow the where it stopped. To Play This Radio To turn the radio on, press the PWR button. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these two things: tape.
  • Page 139 It tells you the time. When the ignition to display the time. With the radio on, and the time displayed, push it to see the frequency. SEEK Pressing the SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop.

  • Page 140: To Play A Compact Disc

    To Play A Compact Disc DO NOT use Before you begin, please note: that are called singles. They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs only. Press PWR to turn the system on. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in.
  • Page 141 Press and hold FWD to advance quickly within a track. Release it to resume playing. Watch the graphic display to stop at a specific passage. PREV Press PREV to hear the previous track. Press it again to move back one more track. NEXT Press NEXT to hear the next track instead of waiting until the present track is finished.
  • Page 142 6-digit number and keep it in a Step Write down safe place. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position. Step Step 3. Press PWR to turn the radio off. Step 4. Press presets 1 and buttons together. Hold shows on the display (at least 5 them until “-...

  • Page 143: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Disabling The Theft System Step 1. Press preset buttons 1 and 4 for ignition “On” and radio power “Off’. The display will show “SEC”, indicating the unit is in the secure mode. Step 2. Press the SET button. The display will show ‘...

  • Page 144: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
  • Page 145 3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off. 6. Then repeat if necessary. NOTICE Don’t lubrica could damage it.
  • Page 146 1957 Buick Super...

  • Page 147: Part 4 Your Driving And The Road

    Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving Part 4 includes: ..............Roadsigns .

  • Page 148: Roadsigns

    Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read Color of Road Signs &...
  • Page 149 RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign. It may signal railroad crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow solid line painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.” SHOULDER BRIDGE ORANGE...
  • Page 150 J - L 4 4 f GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place. - - - - HOSPITAL BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services.
  • Page 151 CANOEING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest. Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. ST0 P SWIMMING An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign STOP. means It is always red with white letters.
  • Page 152 A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. LEFT THROUGH A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE. This sign will be on the left side of the roadway.
  • Page 153 Symbols on Road Signs 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. There are many international road signs in use today.

  • Page 154: Traffic Lights

    Traffic Lights We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control. On some multilane roads, green arrows light up, indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn.

  • Page 155: Your Own Signals

    Pavement Markings PASSING ZONE Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals. They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway. A solid yellow line on your side the road or lane means “don’t cross.’’ Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too.

  • Page 156: Defensivedriving

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: 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.” city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...

  • Page 157: Drunkendriving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination...
  • Page 158 BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts.
  • Page 159 But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.

  • Page 160: Controlofavehicle

    Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
  • Page 161 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.

  • Page 162: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle.
  • Page 163 can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. CAUTION: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 164: Traction Control System (Option)

    See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the Index. L C 3 Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. useful in slippery Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.

  • Page 165: Brake Pedal Travel

    applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Rear Drum Brakes Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.

  • Page 166: Steering In Emergencies

    -- steering around the problem. Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then...
  • Page 167 the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop.

  • Page 168: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • Page 169 So here are some tips for passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time.

  • Page 170: Loss Of Control

    “over- driving” 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, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

  • Page 171: Drivingatnight

    vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface” - and slow down when have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want to go. Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.

  • Page 172: Night Vision

    Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A SO-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.

  • Page 173: Drivingintherain

    A Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass surfaces very filmy and can be a vision hazard if it’s left there.
  • Page 174 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.

  • Page 175: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

    to pass -- or if you get hit by a gust of wind. You could suddenly find yourself out of control. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can ir your tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low.
  • Page 176 Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost. It can be so mild that you can see through it for several hundred feet (meters). Or it might be can see only few feet (meters) ahead. It may come suddenly to an otherwise clear road. And it can be a major hazard.

  • Page 177: Citydriving

    lights on, start your hazard warning flashers, and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic. Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them.

  • Page 178: Freewaydriving

    Pull to the right (with care) and stop clear of intersections when see or hear emergency vehicles. Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest all roads. But they have their own special rules.
  • Page 179 If you are on a three-lane freeway, treat the right lane as the slower-speed through lane, the middle lane as the higher-speed through lane, and the left lane passing lane. Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind”...

  • Page 180: Driving A Long Distance

    Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...

  • Page 181: Highway Hypnosis

    On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you’ll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals.

  • Page 182: Hillandmountainroads

    Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're some planning to visit there, here are more your trips safer and enjoyable.
  • Page 183 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in “N” (Neutral) or with the dangerous. Your brakes will have ignition off t<do work of slowing down. They so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. Know how go uphill.

  • Page 184: Parkingonhills

    Parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful where you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
  • Page 185 Parking Uphill 1422...
  • Page 186 If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill, turn the wheels 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 the left. Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and transaxle into (Park) properly, the weight...

  • Page 187: Winterdriving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give than regular tires. If you do...

  • Page 188: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...
  • Page 189 Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.
  • Page 190 safe: passengers Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. 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 yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

  • Page 191: If You're Stuck In Deep Snow

    from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get fuel out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. If You’re Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it.

  • Page 192: Weight Of The Trailer

    And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550.

  • Page 193: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.

  • Page 194: Safety Chains

    Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide”...

  • Page 195: Following Distance

    Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.

  • Page 196: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill

    Parking on Hills really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. ever have But if you to park your rig on a hill, here’s...

  • Page 197: Part 5 Problems On The Road

    “Jump” Starting ....Towing Your Buick ....

  • Page 198: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

  • Page 199: Other Warning Devices

    Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work.

  • Page 200: Jump Starting

    If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous...
  • Page 201 ’ CAUTION: You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in “P” (Park) or a manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios.
  • Page 202 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
  • Page 203 - - - 6. Connect the red positive cable to the positive of the terminal vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery.
  • Page 204 8. Now connect the black negative battery’s negative terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.

  • Page 205: Towing Your Car

    GOOD Towing Your Car Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift truck. BATTERY If your vehicle has been changed or modified since...
  • Page 206 Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The make, model, and year of your vehicle. Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations.
  • Page 207 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released.
  • Page 208 Front Towing Hook-Ups Attach “T” hook chains behind the front wheels into the bottom slots of the cradle rails on both sides. Position a 4” x 4” wood beam across the sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbar just under the front bumper.
  • Page 209 Rear Towing Hook-Ups “T” Attach hook chains to the slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. ‘b ” - Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear fascia. A 4” x 4”...

  • Page 210: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating will find the warning light about a hot engine on your Buick instrument panel, If you have the optional gage cluster, you may also have a coolant temperature warning gage. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: CAUTION: eam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
  • Page 211 If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
  • Page 212 ek-bic under the k o d - c a n start up even when' the endne is not runniiig and can Injure yoG. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down.
  • Page 213 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above “FULL COLD,” add a clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”...
  • Page 214 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 “FULL above COLD,”...

  • Page 215: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator A @ ' 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 216 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base Then fill the coolant recovery tank to "FULL COLD." the filler neck. 5.
  • Page 217 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.

  • Page 218: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
  • Page 219 The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
  • Page 220 If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to access the wheel nuts. If your vehicle has a wheel cover, remove it by using the flat end the wheel wrench.
  • Page 221 If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel, you may have plastic wheel nut caps. Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the wheel nuts. If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, remove them as follows:...
  • Page 222 Use the wire wheel key wrench to remove the wheel cover. Using the flat end of the key wrench handle, between the wire wheel cover and the center cap, pry off the center cap.
  • Page 223 Remove the theft deterrent wheel nut, by placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the left. Pull the wire wheel cover. Note: When replacing the wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover.
  • Page 224 Position the jack under the vehicle. There is a notch i n the frame near each of the wheels. Fit the top of the jack into the notch nearest the wheel with the flat tire. The jack handle has markings at 8" for the rear; 10" for the front help you locate'the jacking notches in the frame.
  • Page 225 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. CAUTION: fit. Rust dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts...
  • Page 226 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs do; the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. nuts. If you Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end nuts toward the wheel.
  • Page 227 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighte.n the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown.
  • Page 228 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tlghtened wheel wheel nuts cause-the and even’come off. This could correct acclelent. Be sure to use the If you have to replace them, right kind. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 ft.

  • Page 229: Compact Spare Tire

    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 Wa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles (5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.

  • Page 230: If You're Stuck In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow

    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.
  • Page 231 Part 6 Service Here you will find information about the care of your Buick then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care Part 6 includes: ServiceTips Fuel HoodRelease...

  • Page 232: Doing Your Own Service Work

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

  • Page 233: Fuel

    Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives, to add anything to the fuel. In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded).

  • Page 234: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines.

  • Page 235: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank 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 cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle.

  • Page 236: Checking Things Under The Hood

    CAUTION: on you and then something If you get gasoline ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank nearly full, and more likely in’hot weather.
  • Page 237 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. The hood release is located under the hood, near the center, and at the front edge of the grille. Push this lever up and lift the hood. CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.

  • Page 238: Engineoil

    CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
  • Page 239 To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil.
  • Page 240 What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: “ S G ’ must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF,SG,CC,” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality.
  • Page 241 Engine Oil Additives: Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil: See if any one of these...

  • Page 242: Air Cleaner

    What to Do with Used Oil: CAUTION: Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.

  • Page 243: Airfilter

    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 instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 244 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 to 93 "...

  • Page 245: Enginecoolant

    If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -34OF (-37OC) . Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128 “C) Protect against rust and corrosion.

  • Page 246: Adding Coolant

    parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant change. If you use these, you don’t need add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.

  • Page 247: Radiator Pressure Cap

    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,” little higher. Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank.

  • Page 248: Power Steering Fluid

    Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an ACS thermostat is recommended. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.

  • Page 249: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. 4OTICE When using follow the man adding wate Don’t mix wate fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid and other parts of the washer system.

  • Page 250: Brake Master Cylinder

    Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.

  • Page 251: What To Add

    Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When replace parts of your braking system -- for example,...

  • Page 252: Halogen Bulbs

    CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.
  • Page 253 car. Pull the bulb Lift the headlamp away from the socket straight out. Turn the bulb socket 1/4 turn counter-clockwise7 while pressing it firmly. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. To install, attach the wire connector (A) to the plastic base making sure the lock tab (B) is over the lock (C).

  • Page 254: Taillamp Bulb Replacement

    Taillamp Bulb Replacement Open the trunk. access the trunk taillamp bulbs, pull the carpet away from the rear area. Pull the bulb assembly straight out of the socket. Pull the bulb straight out of the assembly. Replace the bulb and reassemble. 3 C 3 To replace the trunk lid taillamp bulbs, pull the bulb assembly straight out of the socket.

  • Page 255: Loadingyourvehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT PRESSURE SPEED SIZE TIRE FRT. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL , INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.
  • Page 256 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the the maximum front and rear GVWR you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life Your warranty does cover parts or components...

  • Page 257: Tires

    These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick. spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.

  • Page 258: Tire Pressure

    Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s 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. When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more.

  • Page 259: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the Index. Use this rotation pattern. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label.

  • Page 260: Buying New Tires

    TREAD WEAR INDICATORS You need a new tire if: you can see the indicators at three places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.

  • Page 261: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Be sure to use the same size and type tires all four wheels.

  • Page 262: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    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. have your wheels...

  • Page 263: Tire Chains

    ‘A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or whwl nuts on your vehicle dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be Always use the correctwheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.

  • Page 264: Appearancecare

    Some are dangerous you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a 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 265 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section.

  • Page 266: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel

    Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. Then follow the solvent-type instructions above. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric.

  • Page 267: Care Of Safety Belts

    Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and Glass Cleaner (GM replaced when worn. Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep...

  • Page 268: Finish Care

    High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer.

  • Page 269: Sheet Metal Damage

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first.

  • Page 270: Appearance Care And Maintenance Materials

    1052870 (0.473L) Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See Your General Motors Dealers for These Products. See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products. these from your Buick dealer. You can DESCRIPTION Spray-A-Squeak Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish...

  • Page 271: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    ENGINE A CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.

  • Page 272: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    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 fires caused by electrical problems. fuses You’ll find some spare in the fuse block.
  • Page 273 To put the fuse panel back to its original position, squeeze the two tabs together and push the panel up. FUSE USAGE Description Crank Signal - Sir Trunk Release/Back-up Lamps (W/Retained Acsrv Pwr Opt) Breaker Pwr Wdo/Sun Roof Brkr-Pwr Acsry Htd Mirror/Compass Ign/Rem Acsry Cont/lnst Cstr Supplemental Inflatable Rst...

  • Page 274: Power Windows And Other Power Options

    There are additional fuses located behind the right sound insulator panel on the passenger side. If these require service, see your Buick dealer. Maxifuse/Relay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn the two knobs 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove the cover.
  • Page 275 Sedan Overall: Length Width Height Wheel Base ..... . . Front Tread Rear Tread Interior Front: Leg Room Head Room Shoulder Room Room LeSabre Dimensions...
  • Page 276 Application Exterior Headlight High Beam ......Low Beam Parknurn ......Park .

  • Page 277: Capacities And Specifications

    Part numbers are AC type. Air Conditioning Refrigerant: Not all air-conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure ask your Buick dealer. Capacities and Specifications...
  • Page 278 I931 Buick Model 90...

  • Page 279: Maintenanceschedule

    This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick dependability and emission control performance . Part 7 includes: ..............

  • Page 280: Introduction

    If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices.

  • Page 281: Your Vehicle And The Environment

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

  • Page 282: Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and...

  • Page 283: Selecting The Right Schedule

    Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule to follow: Schedule I Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). Most trips are less than 10 miles outside temperatures are below freezing.
  • Page 284 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 freezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Page 285 TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM (See Explanation of Miles (kilometers) or Scheduled Maintenance Months, Whichever Services Following Schedules I and IIj Itern No. See Explanation of Scheduled 7. Transaxle Service Maintenance Service Following Schedules I and I1 8. Spark~Plug Replacement* 9.
  • Page 286 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules and 11) Item No. 1. Engine Oil Change" Oil Filter Change" 2.
  • Page 287 TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and I I ) Item No. 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? 10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*? The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same intervals.

  • Page 288: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
  • Page 289 Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend pressure test both the cooling system and the pressure cap.

  • Page 290: Section B: Owner Checks And Services

    Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section...

  • Page 291: Atleastonceamonth

    At Least Once a Month CHECKOR WHAT TO DO SERVICE Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
  • Page 292 CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE Brake- CAUTION: When you are doing Transmission this check, the vehicle could Shift Interlock move suddenly. If it does, you BTSI or others could Automatic Follow Transmission) 1. Before you start, be sure you have room enough should be parked on a level surface.
  • Page 293 CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE Parking Brake CAUTION: When you are doing and Automatic this check, your vehicle could Transmission begin to move. You or others “P” (Park) could be injured and property Mechanism could be damaged. Make sure Check there room in front of your...

  • Page 294: Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.

  • Page 295: Section D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Brake System Inspect the complete system. Inspect Inspection brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, Check parking...
  • Page 296 FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE Delco Supreme 11 Hydraulic Brake Part System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Parking Brake Chassis meeting lubricant requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Guides Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent). GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Power Steering 1052884) Part System...

  • Page 297: Section E: Maintenance Record

    Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers ODOMETER DATE READING from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed.
  • Page 298 Maintenance Record...

  • Page 299: Customer Assistance Information

    Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if publications and how report any Part 8 includes: ............. .

  • Page 300: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired

    In order to give your inquiry prompt attention, please call the toll-free number listed above. However, if you wish to write Buick, write to Buick Motor Division, 902 E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550. A listing of all Buick Zone Offices and offices outside the U.S. which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet.

  • Page 301: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-52 1-7300, or write: Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550.

  • Page 302: Service Publications

    They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Buick dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle.
  • Page 303 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 304 How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Buick models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying PSP’s pertaining to a...

  • Page 307: Index

    Part 9 Index A c c (Ignition Key Position) Adding Brake Fluid Coolant Electrical Eauiument Engineoil ......Power Steering Fluid .
  • Page 308 Brake Adjustment Fluid Drive Lining Replacement. How to Master Cylinder Parking PedalTravel Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Brake System. Antilock Warning Light Brake System Warning Light Brake Wear Indicators. Disc Brakes. Antilock Brakes,Rear Braking Braking Emergencies Braking if Your Engine Stops Break-In. New Vehicle Break-In Schedule.

  • Page 309: Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Weather Strips White Sidewall Tires Windshield and Wiper Blades Comfort Control System Clock. Setting the Closed-In Places. Don't Idle in COinYourExhaust Color of Road Signs Comfort Control & Audio Systems Compact Disc Care Compact Spare Tire Contents. Table of Control of Vehicle Control.
  • Page 310 Electric Outside Mirror Control Electrical Equipment. Adding Emergencies. Braking Emergencies on the Road Emergencies. Steering in Emergency Starting. Dead Battery Emergency Wrecker Towing Energy Conserving Oil Engine ......Block Heater Coolant Coolant Temperature Warning Light...
  • Page 311 G a g e s Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Fuel ........Volts .
  • Page 312 ....Label. Service Parts Identification Lane Change Indicator LapBelt Lap-Shoulder Belt. Usage by Children ......Leaving Your Vehicle Light.
  • Page 313 Outside Mirrors Overdrive. Automatic Overheated Engine ....... . (park) Position PaintSpoaing .
  • Page 314 Rotation. Tire Run (Ignition Key Position) Running Lights. Daytime Running Your Engine While You’re Parked Safety Belt Care Safety Belt Extender Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt Replacement Safety Belt. Lap Safety Belt. Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Usage By Adults Safety Belt Usage By Children Safety Belt Usage During Pregnancy...
  • Page 315 Stereo Sound Systems Storage Armrest Storing Your Car Stuck. If Your Ignition Key is Stuck. If Your Car is Subscribing to Buick Product Service Publications SunVisors Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Light Symbols on Road Signs...
  • Page 316 Upholstery Care ..... . . Used Oil. How to Dispose of ......Vehicle Damage.

  • Page 317: Fuel Usage

    Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS...
  • Page 318 Owner’s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage & AMOUNT DATE MILEAGE...
  • Page 319 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage AMOUNT DATE MILEAGE...
  • Page 320 Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOU: COMMENTS...
  • Page 321 Owner’s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage & DATE COMMENTS MILEAGE AMOUNT...
  • Page 322 Fuel Mileage Chart 0 120 I30 140 IO0 11 160 170 121 132 143 154 165 176 187 198 209 220 231 242 253 264 275 286 297 308 319 330 341 352 363 374 385 396 120 I32 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 I30 143 156 169 182 195 208 140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378 392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490 504...
  • Page 324 THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER USING MINIMUM 500/0 WASTEPAPER, 10% POST CONSUMER WASTE...

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