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  • Page 3 Buick running properly and looking good. perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. It also viii 4- 1...

  • Page 4: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    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 it appears in this manual. manual in your Buick, so...
  • 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 to 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, over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 1914.
  • Page 8 In 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 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors Buick City, is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fall of 1985.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
  • Page 12 Vehicle Symbols of the These are some symbols For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PROTECT & EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS BAHERY ACID COULD...

  • Page 13: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how them, and also about folding seats, reclining front seatbacks. and head restraints. Manual Seat adjust Move the lever under the front seat to the left to unlock Slide the seat to where you want it then...

  • Page 14: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Power Seat (Option) The power seat controls are located on the front of the seat. To adjust the power seat: Front Control (F): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat.

  • Page 15: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
  • Page 16 and then by pushing the seatback back and forth. If they do not latch properly, have them checked by your dealer. Remember to keep safety belts clear of seat hinges and latches so they are not damaged when you raise and lower the seatbacks.
  • Page 17 " 2. Pull the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle, then 3. Lower the storage compartment lid. push it down to the locked position.
  • Page 18 To raise the rear-facing third seatback: If your vehicle is equipped with a roll-up cargo cover, must be removed before raising the seatback. 1. Open the liftgate and lift the storage compartment lid. 2. Fold forward against the seatback. 3. Press down on the seat release levers (one on each side of the seat), and allow the seatback to pop up.

  • Page 19: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    4. Push the seatback all the way up until it locks in the upright position. Push back and forth on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.

  • Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work

    In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
  • Page 21 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider Put someone on it. doesn't stop.
  • Page 22 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-10...
  • Page 23 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. .

  • Page 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Buick, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.

  • Page 25: Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle. And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats”...
  • Page 26 Just close the door ail the way, then slowly open it. If that doesn’t fix Buick needs service. We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency.
  • Page 27 To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.
  • Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16...
  • Page 29 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17...
  • Page 30 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18...
  • Page 31 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-19...

  • Page 32: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag. Your Buick has an air bag for the driver. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: 1-20 - ~ -...

  • Page 33: How The Air Bag System Works

    How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. When should an air bag inflate? When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
  • Page 34 one can say whether an air In any particular crash, bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this.
  • Page 35 Do not open or break the air bag cover. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick The air bag affects how your Buick should be serviced. 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 working on your vehicle.

  • Page 36: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Right Front Passenger Position Was your Buick first sold when new in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle to use your right front passenger position safety belts read the Canadian Owner’s Manual Safety Belt...

  • Page 37: Center Passenger Position And Any Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger Position

    Adjust the seat (to see how, see ”Seats” i n the Index) so you Move your can sit straight. forward that your feet touch the part of called the b’toeboard” ( A ) . That way you‘d be less likely to slide under the lap belt i n a crash. Center Passenger Position and Any seat far enough Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger...
  • Page 38 Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position or in a station wagon third seat, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.

  • Page 39: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 40 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 41 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
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  • Page 44: Child Restraints

    If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need 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 45: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position

    If you want to use a child restraint with a top strap in the second seat of a station wagon, have your dealer install combination anchor-tether belt to which the top strap can be hooked. For cars first sold i n Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law.
  • Page 46 You’ll need a safety locking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position. You can get a locking clip where child restraints are sold, or from your Buick dealer (GM Part Number 94844571). The locking clip must be the same as the one shown here.
  • Page 47 5. Then thread both the lap and shoulder belt portions through the locking clip. D. Shoulder Belt A. Lap Belt Portion B. Latch Plate E. Locking Clip C. Buckle Portion 1-35...
  • Page 48 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different sure directions to be. is secure. To rernove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and remove the lockirlg clip. Let the safety belt 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 49: Center Seat

    6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Position You’ll be using the lap belt.
  • Page 50 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.

  • Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle .
  • Page 52 Your dealer order the belt and attaching hardware and install the hardware you. It’s free. The special Part No. 12340286. belt is GM Your dealer can find the part number for the correct attaching hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog. Once the special hardware is installed, please follow the instructions with it and these steps: 1-40...
  • Page 53 3. Put the belt’s special latch plate into the vehicle’s 2. Snap one hook of the infantkhild seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat. safety belt buckle. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt.
  • Page 54 Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 1-42 9. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint. If the belt won't stay tight, switch it end for end.
  • Page 55 10. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the infanuchild seat restraint: 1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate. Leave the latch plate on the special belt. 2.

  • Page 56: Larger Children

    Larger Children Children who have outgrown child wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child shou window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 57 e.’ What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, 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 58: Safety Belt Extender

    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 pelvic bones in a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.

  • Page 59: Section 2 Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 60 If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.

  • Page 61: Door Locks

    Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this option. From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock control on the door rearward.

  • Page 62: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch on either front door to lock or unlock all the doors at once. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the doors will automatically lock when you move your shift PARK (P) lever out of or NEUTRAL (N).
  • Page 63 Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors unlock your trunk from up to away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.

  • Page 64: Operation

    Operation The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lights will go on when UNLOCK is pressed. If pressed again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. The interior lights will go out after 40 seconds or when you turn on the ignition.
  • Page 65 To replace batteries: 1. Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (or in a similar object) slot between the covers and twist. 2 . Lift off the front cover, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the batteries. 4.
  • Page 66 TrunMLiftgate Remote Trunk or Liftgate Release (Option) If you you'll find the button in the glove box. trunk will unlock anytime the ignition is ON. If you have the wagon, the liftgate will unlock when the ignition is ON, and the transaxle is in PARK (P). have this option, Wagon Liftgate Operation The liftgate on your wagon has...
  • Page 67 Turn the key to the right to unlatch the liftgate, then pull up on the bottom of the liftgate. To close, pull down on the handle inside the liftgate, then firmly shut the liftgate.
  • Page 68 Turn the key to the left to release the liftgate glass. Then, pull the glass up by the handle. To close, lower the glass until the latch catches. 2-10...

  • Page 69: Glove Box

    When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
  • Page 70 Then take the door key with you. 2-12 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed...

  • Page 71: Ignition Key Positions

    Ignition Key Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: (A) Accessory: An ON position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. (B) Lock: The only position in which you can remove the key.

  • Page 72: Starting Your Engine

    To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

  • Page 73: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. you add electrical parts or accessories, could change the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. I f you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.

  • Page 74: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

    The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.

  • Page 75: Automatic Transaxle

    Automatic Transaxle Your shift lever is located on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
  • Page 76 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 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. restart when you’re NEUTRAL (N) already moving, use NEUTRAL (N)
  • Page 77 SECOND GEAR (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND for more than...

  • Page 78: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down.

  • Page 79: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting Into PARK (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and Pull the lever toward you. set the parking brake. 2-21...

  • Page 80: 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 it with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-22 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running...

  • Page 81: Torque Lock

    PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake to shift from PARK (P) when the ignition “Automatic Transaxle”...
  • Page 82 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-24...

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

    Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the enginepnning, ever have-to, here are some things to .,But., .i,f,you ’, .>, know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer”...
  • Page 84 Power Windows (Option) With power windows, switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has a control switch for its own window. 2-26 Wagon Rear Vent Windows (Option) To open, pull the latch forward, then push on the center of the latch to swing the window out into the position.

  • Page 85: Tilt Wheel

    Horn You can sounc 1 the horn by pressing your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

  • Page 86: Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator

    Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

  • Page 87: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Ihrn Signal Reminder If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile, a chime will sound. turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High-Low Beam change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way...

  • Page 88: Windshield Washer

    You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position.
  • Page 89 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold.

  • Page 90: Cruise Control (Option)

    Cruise Control (Option) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

  • Page 91: To Set Cruise Control

    To Set Cruise Control The CRUISE light on Dane1 will the instrumen come CRUISE 4. Take your foot off the accele.rator pedal. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 2-33...
  • Page 92 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate)
  • Page 93 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: 1. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 2.
  • Page 94 Lamps Theses switches control the following light systems: Headlamps Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lamps To turn on the headlamps, press the switch with the lamp symbol. Press the switch marked P to turn on the parking lamps. Press OFF to turn off all lamps.
  • Page 95 Daytime Running Lamps (Option) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make it easier to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
  • Page 96 Front Seat Reading Lamps (Option) Mirror Reading Lamps (Option) Press the switch to turn the front seat reading lamps on Press the switches on the front of the mirror to turn on or off. the reading lamps. 2-38...

  • Page 97: Courtesy Lamps

    gear Reading Lamps (Wagon) This lamp will go on when you open the liftgate. To turn on the lamp when the liftgate is closed, press the switch. Interior Lamps Delay When you pull on the driver’s outside door handle, the dome and courtesy lamps will go on and stay on for about 40 seconds, or until you turn the ignition on.

  • Page 98: Inside Mirror

    Mirrors Inside Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind you car. The day-night adjustment allows you to reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you to the night position.

  • Page 99: Power (Option)

    Power (Option) Both the driver’s and optional passenger side outside mirrors can be adjusted with the control lever on the driver’s door. Turn the knob left or right to select the driver’s or passenger’s mirror. Rotate the knob to adjust the Adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

  • Page 100: Convenience Net (Option)

    Convenience Net (Option) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. 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 101 To Use the Cover: Grasp the handle and pull the cover over the rear storage area. Insert the ends of the support rod into the slots in the trim panel near the liftgate. When the cover isn’t in use, roll it back onto the roller. Hold the handle and lift the support rod out of the slots.

  • Page 102: Luggage Carrier (Option)

    Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Buick. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
  • Page 103 Storage Armrest (Option) The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it, lift at the front the lever edge. Inside is hold cassettes or CDs and dual cup holder, flip it forward and close the armrest cover. The cup holder can be removed for cleaning. Flip the cup holder into the armrest storage area.
  • Page 104 Rear Locking Storage Compartment (Wagon) Use your door key to unlock the storage bin on the driver’s side near the liftgate. 2-46 Ashtrays Reach under the front edge of the ashtray compartment to open it. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, reach under the ashtray and push up from behind...

  • Page 105: Cigarette Lighter

    To clean the rear ashtrays, fully open the ashtray. Press down on the snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and out. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

  • Page 106: The Instrument Panel: Your Information System

    I OCK in either miles (used in the U.S.) 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 it back.

  • Page 107: Trip Odometer

    Trip Odometer how many miles you The trip odometer can tell have driven since you last set it to zero. To reset it, push the button on the instrument cluster. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.

  • Page 108: Airbag Readiness Light

    Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors and the wiring and the diagnostic module.

  • Page 109: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system two parts. working, the other still work and stop good BRAKE need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
  • Page 110 Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you...

  • Page 111: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the LOW TRACTION TRACTION light will come Slippery road conditions will exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure.

  • Page 112: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Domestic Canadian , - & . TEMPERATURE This gage 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 113: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered warranty.

  • Page 114: Battery Light

    Sometimes when the engine is idling at light may blink and off. This is If you make a hard stop, the light may come on moment. This is normal. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.
  • Page 115 Fuel Gage Canadian Domestic UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about.
  • Page 116 NOTES...

  • Page 117: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. Your Buick Comfort Control System The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them.

  • Page 118: Ventilation System

    MAX: Provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work. This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle it maximizes your air conditioner's performance and fuel economy. NORM (Normal): Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets.

  • Page 119: Rear Window Defogger (Option)

    Flow-Through Ventilation System Your Buick’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.

  • Page 120: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But most enjoyment out it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 121 BAL: The balance control behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance. AM-FM: Rotate the lower knob to tune in radio stations. Press it to change between the AM and FM bands. FADE: The FADE control behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance.
  • Page 122 A W M Stereo with Cassette Player T R E B L E A U T O B A S S A U T O R E V E R S E The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, other radio functions.
  • Page 123 Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM): Use the lower knob (TUNE) to tune in the station you want. Press SET. The SET indicator wdl appear in the display.

  • Page 124: Understanding Radio Reception

    Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 kmj. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.

  • Page 125: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player.

  • Page 126: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it.
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  • Page 133: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...

  • Page 134: Drunken Driving

    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 year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 135 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 136 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the answer. right What if there’s emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

  • Page 137: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where to go. you want it They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have 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 138: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has That means help prevent that will...
  • Page 139 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. I f one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

  • Page 140: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot to the brake pedal. If you get too you, you won’t have time close to the vehicle in front to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 141: Steering In Emergencies

    That’s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.

  • Page 142: Off-Road Recovery

    An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
  • Page 143 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.

  • Page 144: Loss Of Control

    “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. easy for the 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 145: Driving At Night

    If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

  • Page 146: Night Vision

    mirror Adjust your inside rearview qlare from headlamps behind you. you can’t Since see as well, down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals.
  • Page 147 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road tractim jm’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, even less traction.
  • Page 148 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous.

  • Page 149: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low-beam headlamps parking lamps to help make you more visible to others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray.

  • Page 150: Freeway Driving

    Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get where Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities.

  • Page 151: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealers all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. 4-19...

  • Page 152: Highway Hypnosis

    Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Wusher Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lumps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.

  • Page 153: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.

  • Page 154: Winter Driving

    Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-22 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. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.

  • Page 155: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Include an ice scraper. a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a c.ouple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple to help provide traction.

  • Page 156: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s (32°F; 0” C) about freezing and freezing rain begins to fall. to avoid driving wet ice until salt and crews can get there.
  • Page 157 You can run the engine to keep warm, but careful. 4-25...

  • Page 158: Loading Your Vehicle

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 159 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GVWR GAWR DATE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label, is the Certification label, rear edge of the driver’s door.

  • Page 160: Towing A Trailer

    Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 161 Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2.2 L (VIN Code 4) engine. Your car can tow trailer if it is equipped with the 3100 V6 (VIN Code M) engine and proper trailer towing equipment, To identifj what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”...

  • Page 162: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    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 Ave., Flint, MI 48550.

  • Page 163: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires

    After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires tires Be sure your vehicle’s are inflated to the recommended...

  • Page 164: Driving With A Trailer

    Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

  • Page 165: Making Turns

    Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.

  • Page 166: Parking On Hills

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

  • Page 167: Section 3 Problems On The Road

    Section Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Problems on the Road Your hazard warning flashers let you also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will Press the button in signal lamps flash o n and off.

  • Page 168: Other Warning Devices

    NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered warranty. Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. by your...
  • Page 169 If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios.
  • Page 171 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead batterv. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Now connect the black negative battery’s negative ;...
  • Page 172 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.

  • Page 173: Towing Your Buick

    Towing Your Buick 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 (B) or car carrier (,C) tow truck. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it...
  • Page 174 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 steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released.
  • Page 175 Front Towing Hookups Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “Towing Your Buick” earlier i n this part. 1. Attach T-hook chains behind the t’ront wheels into the bottom of the floor pan...
  • Page 176 2. Position a 4" x 4" wood beam across sling chains 3. Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between with spacer blocks contacting the forward extensions the timber and the lower edge of the fascia. of the engine cradle. 5-10...
  • Page 177 Rear Towing Hookups Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “Towing Your Buick” earlier in this part. 1. Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the tloor pan just ahead of the rear wheels.
  • Page 178 2. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper. 5-12 3. Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring. 4. Be certain your vehicle is towed no faster than 35 mph (56 k d h ) and no farther than SO miles (SO km) to avoid damage to your transaxle.

  • Page 179: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Buick’s instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can badly damaged.
  • Page 180 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3.
  • Page 181 3100 V6 Cooling System A. Coolant recovery tank B. Radiator pressure cap C. Electric engine fan 5-15...
  • Page 182 2.2L L4 Engine 5-16 3100 EngiIle The coolant level should be at the FULL HOT mark. If isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
  • Page 183 NOTICE: Engine damage from running without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine fan is running. If the engine is overheating, both fan(s) should be running. If it isn’t, your vehicle needs service.
  • Page 184 NOTICE: In cold weather, water beeze engine, radiator? heater core the recommended coolant. 5-18 and crack parts. Use other When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL HOT, the overheat warning continues, there's thing you can directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling cool before you do it.
  • Page 185 5-19...

  • Page 186: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper...
  • Page 187 L Engine The 2.2L (VIN Code 4) has one bleed valve located at the thermostat housing. 3100 Engine L V6 (VTN Code M): There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 5-21...
  • Page 188 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from 5. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the HOT mark.
  • Page 189 6. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. 8.

  • Page 190: If A Tire Goes Flat

    9. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 10. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold.

  • Page 191: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn warning flashers. your hazard The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Some steps apply to all models, others to just the Sedan or Wagon models.
  • Page 192 Sedan The equipment you’ll need is stored in the trunk. 1 . Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. 2. Turn the center retainer bolt on the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover. 5-26 3.
  • Page 193 Wagon is stored in the rear of your The equipment you’ll need vehicle. t, if so equipped. Then 1. Fold down the third seal remove the housing that covers the spare tire by carefully pushing in on the top edge of the cover and pulling it away from the vehicle.
  • Page 194 Standard Wheel Cover You will be using the flat end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel cover. Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. 5-28 Wire Wheel Cover Removing the wire wheel cover requires this wire wheel key wrench.
  • Page 195 B. Remove the theft deterrent wheel nut by placing the key end of the wire wheel wrench over the nut and turning it to the left. Pull off the wire wheel cover. C. Next, attach the wheel wrench to the end of the jack.
  • Page 196 NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. Sedan 5-30 Wagon 7.
  • Page 197 9. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 10. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts,...
  • Page 198 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. 5-32 Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover you have the wagon, in the rear cargo area, until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
  • Page 199 Sedan (Securing the Flat Tire) EPLT Place the flat tire, air valve up, in the tire storage area. Remove the extension bolt from the jacking tools bag. Secure the tire by inserting and tightening the extension bolt through the center of the tire into the storage area floor.
  • Page 200 Wagon (Securing the Flat Tire) USE TOP HOLE FOR STORAGE OF FULL-SIZE FLAT 5-34 The cover will not fit when a flat tire is stored in this location. 1. Store the wheel well cover in the floor compartment. WHEEL WRENCI. 2.

  • Page 201: Compact Spare Tire

    Wagon Spare Cover Replacement To install the spare tire cover in your station wagon when you are finished changing the tire: 1. Put the front lower corner of the cover into the floor track. Overlap the lower rear edge of the front panel one to two inches.

  • Page 202: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don’t mix your compact spare wheels tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too.
  • Page 203 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains see “Tire Chains”...
  • Page 204 NOTES 5-3s...

  • Page 205: Section O Service And Appearance Care

    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. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications”...
  • Page 206 NOTICE: If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB fuels should have the proper additives, so you should not have to add anything to the fuel.

  • Page 207: Gasolines For Cleaner Air

    What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanoE is fine for your vehicle.

  • Page 208: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With use, continuous spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust...
  • Page 209 Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear least three clicks.

  • Page 210: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.

  • Page 211: Underhood Lamp

    Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close firmly. Underhood Lamp Your underhood lanlp is designed to come on whenever you raise the hood, and either the parking lamps or headlamps are on.
  • Page 212 3100 V6 Engine The 3 100 V6 engine oil dipstick is located near the front and center of the engine compartment. 2.2L L4 Engine The 2.2L L4 engine oil dipstick is located in the fill cap near the front and center of the engine compartment.

  • Page 213: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.

  • Page 214: Engine Oil Additives

    GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is ready advise if you think something should be added.

  • Page 215: Air Cleaner

    When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic).
  • Page 216 NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. 6-12 1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp, then lift the rubber duct.
  • Page 217 2. Remove the wing nut and 3. Remove and replace the filter. Replace the cover, Dull off the cover. wing nut and rubber duct. Tighten the hose clamp. 6-13...

  • Page 218: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Index. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealer Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get dipstick.
  • Page 219 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (IO'C), you may have to drive longer. To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on level place.
  • Page 220 2.2 L L4 Engine The red handle dipstick on the three speed (3T40) transaxle looks like this. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.

  • Page 221: How To Add Fluid

    How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.

  • Page 222: Engine Coolant

    “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C) Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128 “ C ) .

  • Page 223: Adding Coolant

    Adding Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment. To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level ADD or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher. To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper coolant recovery tank.

  • Page 224: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.

  • Page 225: What To Add

    3100 V6 Engine Checking Power Steering Fluid 2.2L L4 Engine Checking Power Steering Fluid What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid.

  • Page 226: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure the manufdcturer‘s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperatLIre may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.

  • Page 227: Brake Master Cylinder

    Brakes 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 228: Brake Wear

    See “Appearance Care” in the Index. 6-24 Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Part No. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are...

  • Page 229: Brake Pedal Travel

    Battery Every Buick has a Delco Freedom" battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it's time new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom" battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label.

  • Page 230: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage If you're not going drive your vehicle for 25 days more, take off the black, negative battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. 6-26 Halogen Bulbs cable from the...

  • Page 231: Headlamp Bulb Replacement

    Headlamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index under “Replacement Bulbs.” 1. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise 1/6 turn, pressing in firmly, until the flanges align with the slots in the retainer ring. 2. Pull out the bulb assembly. 3.
  • Page 232 Front Turn and Parking Bulb and/or Side Marker Bulb Replacement 1. Raise the hood. 2. Insert a screwdriver into the loop of the spring, which can be seen just behind the bulb assembly. 3. Pull the spring to the rear and slightly toward the outside of the car until the detent releases from the notch in the headlight mounting frame.
  • Page 233 To replace the turn/park bulb: 1. Rotate the bulb socket housing 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 2. Push in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Put in the new bulb and turn it clockwise. 4. Snap the wire connector onto the bulb assembly. "...
  • Page 234 2. Engage the two blades on the lamp into the slots on the headlamp while engaging the two pins at the rear of the lamp openings into the sockets on the rear of the lamp. The lamp is now in place. 3.

  • Page 235: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    4. Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the housing 1/6 turn counterclockwise to remove it. 5. To remove the bulb, push in and rotate it counterclockwise. 6. Reverse all steps to reassemble the taillight. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed i n different ways.

  • Page 236: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Tires 6-32 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear shows edge of the driver’s door the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile.

  • Page 237: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don‘t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at psi (420 kPa).
  • Page 238 Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.

  • Page 239: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
  • Page 240 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

  • Page 241: 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. right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick the other, the model. This...

  • Page 242: Tire Chains

    NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the chassis. Used Replacement Wheels 6-38 Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must.

  • Page 243: Appearance Care

    Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
  • Page 244 Using Foam-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material.

  • Page 245: Cleaning Vinyl

    Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.

  • Page 246: Cleaning Leather

    Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and 90% water. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately.

  • Page 247: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield, Backglass And Wiper Blades

    During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability.

  • Page 248: Finish Care

    Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Buick has a “basecoatlclearcoat”...

  • Page 249: 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 250: Appearance Care And Maintenance Materials

    Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department. PART SIZE NUMBER I2345343 Goodwrench% (0.473L) 0 2 . 1052277 I2 oz. (,0.354L) I052863 (0.028kg) (0.473L) 1050 1 (0.4731,) 0 % . (0.4731) I OS02 I4 (0.946L) oz.

  • Page 251: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    MODEL CODE 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 252: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. 6-48 The fuse panel is located inside the glove box, on the left side.
  • Page 253 Fuse Usage Chart I N J / C O I L U N L O C K F A N / A L T T U R N B ~ U A I R B A G T A I L G A U G E S S T O P H A Z...

  • Page 254: Headlamp Wiring

    Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or, in some cases, to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor protected by a circuit...

  • Page 255: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS ......Back-up Lights ..Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights License Plate Light .

  • Page 256: Capacities And Specifications

    ....... he needed. the air conditioning system in ask your Buick dealex For urkr’itionnl injormntion, 4.5 quarts 4.2 L...
  • Page 257 Capacities and Specifications ..........FuelTank Power Steering Pump Only...
  • Page 258 Engine Specifications ......VIN Engine Code ........Type .

  • Page 259: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.2L L4 ............3 100 V6 Engine Oil Filter .
  • Page 260 NOTES 6-56...

  • Page 261: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

    KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Protection Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment...

  • Page 262: How This Section Is Organized

    “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists...

  • Page 263: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know...

  • Page 264: Schedule I Definition

    Maintenance Schedule Schedule I Definition Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 10 miles (8 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic).
  • Page 265 Maintenance Schedule Follow Schedule if none of the conditions from 0 1 d y Schedule I is true. Schedule I1 Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months. whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first) Schedule I1 Intervals At 7,500 Miles (1 2 500 km)
  • Page 266 Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 krn) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes -i- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the...
  • Page 267 Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every whichever occurs first).
  • Page 268 Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every whichever occurs first).

  • Page 269: Maintenance Schedule I

    Maintenance Schedule I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Ernissiorl Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 270 Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 271 Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every whichever occurs first).
  • Page 272 Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 knz) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-12 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 273 Maintenance Schedule I 36,000 Miles (60 000 k t ) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Etnission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 274 Maintenance Schedule I 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 6 months.
  • Page 275 Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). A H Enzission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every whichever occurs first).
  • Page 276 Maintenance Schedule I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-16 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 277 Maintenance Schedule I 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 278 Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Replace spark plugs (except 2.2L Code 4 engine). Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires. Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 279 Maintenance Schedule I 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 4 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 280 Maintenance Schedule I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every whichever occurs first).
  • Page 281 Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 282 Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every whichever occurs first).
  • Page 283 Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Corztrol Semite. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 284 Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-24 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 285 Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiorz Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 286 Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Replace spark plugs (2.2L Code 4 engine only). A n Emission Control Sewice. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90"...

  • Page 287: Maintenance Schedule I1

    Maintenance Schedule I1 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles ( I 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles ( I 66 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes j- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the...
  • Page 288 Maintenance Schedule I1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 289 Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 290 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Enu‘ssion Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 291 Maintenance Schedule I1 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
  • Page 292 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 293 Maintenance Schedule I1 Replace spark plugs (except 2.2L Code 4 engine). An Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires. Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
  • Page 294 Maintenance Schedule I1 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 295 Maintenance Schedule I1 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. If equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 296 Maintenance Schedule I1 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Enzission Control Service.
  • Page 297 Maintenance Schedule I1 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Replace spark plugs (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F ( 3 2 °...
  • Page 298 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
  • Page 299 Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment glove box door, and any folding seat hardware. Part you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Starter Switch 1.
  • Page 300 Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Mechanism Check 7-40...
  • Page 301 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice year (for instance. each spring and fall). You should let your service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
  • Page 302 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Engine oil with the American Engine Oil Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 303 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. Chassis Lubrication 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Hood Latch Assembly a.

  • Page 304: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Recora After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service i n the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and ODOMETER DATE READING 7-44 Services”...
  • Page 305 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-45...
  • Page 306 Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-46...

  • Page 307: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

    Owner Publications. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important dealer and Buick. Normally. any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's Sales or Service Departments. Sonletimes. however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, Inisunderstandings can occur.

  • Page 308: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd)

    We encourage you toll-free number listed to call the previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Buick, write to: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550...
  • Page 309 Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful.

  • Page 310: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 311: Courtesy Transportation

    Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details of Buick Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.

  • Page 312: Service And Owner Publications

    Canada Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased Canada have Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for a l l current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
  • Page 313 Section 9 Index A d d i n g ..... Automatic Transaxle Fluid ....... . . BrakeFluid .
  • Page 315 ........Stains The Inside of Your Buick The Outside of Your Buick .
  • Page 317 Headlamps. Bulb Replacement Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance Heating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Hitches. Trailer HoodRelease ......... Horn Hydroplaning If You’re Stuck: In Sand.
  • Page 319 ..... . . Owner Checks and Services ..... . Owner Publications.
  • Page 320 Rocking Your Vehicle ............Roof.
  • Page 321 ......Sound Equipment. Adding ......Spare Tire.
  • Page 322 ........Towinga ....... . Turn Signals .
  • Page 324 THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED RECYCLED PAPER USING MINIMUM 50% WASTEPAPER, 10% POST CONSUMER WASTE...

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