Page 2 This Customer Assistance Information section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. This It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page...
Page 3: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. .Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will be there :if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual owner can use it.
Page 5 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 Mar, his engineer, apparently built the first auto to be called a Buick in 1900.
Page 6 1909 and 1910, including successes at 'Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on the race track, but in endurance tests across the country and around the world. Buick was the only complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race 1906.
Page 7 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 1949.
Page 8 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 9: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols % You w i l l with a. slash^ through it this book. This safety symbAol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this also find a circle happen.”...
Page 10: 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. In the notice area, we tell you about something that ca damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and costly.
Page 11 Vehicle Symbm These are some of the symbols you may find For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC...
Page 13: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the side driver's and passenger's seats. Raise or lower the front of the seat by holding the front part of the horizontal control up or down.
Page 14 When your Buick is in PARK (P) with the ignition on or OFF, press the same side of the MEMORY switch to recall the seat and mirror setting.
Page 15: Reclining Front Seatbacks
Heated Front Seat (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the switch is on the driver’s armrest. With the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN, press the button once and the seat will warm up. The HI light on the button will come on.
Page 16: Head Restraints
But don’t have a seatback rqdined if your vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint closest to the top of your reduces the chance of a neck injury in a cr~ash. This position ears.
Page 17: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. The front seatback folds forward to the back seat.
Page 18 Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. I f you are in a crash and you’re not wearing safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured killed.
Page 19: Why Safety Belts Work
most states and Canadian provinces, theiaw 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 20 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider Put someone on it. doesn’t stop.
Page 22 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. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers...
Page 23: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Be aware that there belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be kding in your Buick, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
Page 24: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. The shoulder portion of the belt has energy management loop. It is designed to open and help protect you in certain crashes. If it opens, you will see a label on the safety belt that says to replace the belt.
Page 25 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on In a crash, this applies the hips, just touching the thighs. force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less lkely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the beit would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 CAUTIO You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 29 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 30 &: What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out way. If you slam the door on you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 32: Right Front Passenger Position
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or a i r bag syst Your Buick has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most hportant things to know about the air bag system: (’.:’;,+...
Page 33 Air bags inflate wnn great force, faster than blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags.
Page 34 HOW the Air...
Page 35 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag may not inflate properly force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Page 36 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 37 1-26 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Air bags affect 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 38 Lap B:elt your vehicle has a front split 'seat. #and a rear bench i n the center po@tigm.. seat, .someone can.
Page 40 1. Pkk up the latch plate- and pull the belt across you. Don't twisted. let-it get aX& the latch plate the buckle until it clicks. into 1-29...
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Page 42 To unlatch the- belt, just push the button the buckle. 1-31...
Page 43: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 47: Where To Put The Restraint
C ild Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used vehicle. If it is, it will have label saying that it meets Federal Mator Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 48: Top Strap
If your child restraint has a top strap, anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Page 49 You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap Jf-the child restraint has one. 1. Put the^ restraint on. the seat. Follow the instructions child restraint.
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Page 51 A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It’s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, but the seat m.oved all the way back.
Page 53 A child in a rear-facing child restraint seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat.
Page 54 8. Push md p d the child restraint in dif€erent directions- to be m e it is secure.
Page 55: Larger Children
Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-44 If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
Page 56 < Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by at a only one person time.
Page 58: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should, use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, extender will be long enough for you.
Page 59: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. 1-48 If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be...
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Page 62 2~35 2-44. 2-46 2-50 2-52 2-60 2-60 2-60 2-61 2-64 2-68 Warning Lights, Gages Indicators...
Page 63 Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in 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 controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 64 If your ignition keys don’t have tags or plugs, go to your Buick dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.
Page 65: Door Locks
Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 66: Power Door Locks
Central Door Unlocking System (Option) the driver’s door key is held in the unlock position for more than one second, all doors will Power Door Locks Press the power DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK switch to lock or unlock both doors at once. Door Ajar Reminder If one of the doors on your vehicle’...
Page 67 Customizing Your Memory Door Locks Feature You can program the memory door locks feature to change to the following modes: Mode Operation No automatic door lock or unlock. doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
Page 68: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key in the ignition with the driver’s door open. You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine is running.
Page 69: Operation
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and If you’re still having trouble, see your Buick dealer or a quallfied technician for service. Operation The driver’s door...
Page 70 Instant Alarm When the button with the horn symbol on the remote entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound keyless and the headlamps and taillamps two minutes. This can be turned off by pressing the instant alarm button again or by turning If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Theft Deterrent feature, you may also turn off the instant alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key.
Page 71 Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode change to another mode, the ignition must be 1. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch (located on the driver’s side door). 2. Press the opened trunk button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode.
Page 72 Memory Seat and Mirrors This is another Personal Choice feature of your Riviera. The transmitters can also be programmed to move the mirrors driver’s seat and outside to a set when the key chain transmitter’s UNLOCK button is pressed. To program the system: 1.
Page 73: Battery Replacement
Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. See your Buick dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years.
Page 74 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
Page 75: Trunk Lock Release
Trunk It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. can’t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 76 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Buick has a number features, we know that nothing we put on it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Page 77: Parking Lots
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, if your ignition is the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door.
Page 78: Testing The Alarm
If a door or the is opened without the key or trunk Remote Keyless Entry System, the alarm will go off. will also go off if the trunk lock or door locks are Your damaged. vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn several minutes, then will go off to save will sound battery power.
Page 79 Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 1 1 .
Page 80: Ignition Positions
New Vehicle “Break-In’’ Ignition Positions The key with the black~plastic head opmws !ne ignition lo,&.
Page 81 'is the only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it doesn't send any electrical power to the accessories.
Page 82: Starting Your Engine
To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) 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 83: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
2-22 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F C> coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged four hours prior to starting your vehicle. or colder, the engine in a minimum...
Page 84 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. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 85: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions €or 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. 2-24 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 86 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shdt interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK key is in RUN. you cannot shift out of PARK...
Page 87 ( a ) : AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than approximately 35 mph (56 push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
Page 88: Parking Brake
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle until the vehicle is going won’t shift into mRST slowly enough.
Page 89: Shifting Into Park (P)
Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position.
Page 90: Steering Column Shift Lever
Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake by pushing down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you.
Page 91: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Console Shi€t Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
Page 92: 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 before you can shift from P A R K (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle”...
Page 93: Engine Exhaust
Parking Ovel rhings That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-32 Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. carbon monoxide smell.
Page 94: Running Your Engine While You're Parked
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
Page 96 TiIt Wheel...
Page 97 An mow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the t u r n or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.
Page 98: Windshield Wipers
Headlamp HighlLow Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel will also be on. Flash-To-Pass Featr? This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 99: Washer Fluid Low
2-38 In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until .the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. To get more fluid on the windshield, push and hold the paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddle is held. When you get to a low fluid condition, the LOW WASHER FLUID light will...
Page 100: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, maintain a speed of about 25 mph 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 h / h ) . When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
Page 101 1 . Move, the c&se control switch t o 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever a n d d w e CRUISE light will instrument panel come on. 4. Take y m foot off accelerator pedal.
Page 102 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Cantrol...
Page 103 Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A for less than half a second and then release it.
Page 104 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 105: Lamps On Reminder
Lamps Headlamps This switch controls these systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps 2-44 Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps Pull the knob toward you to the first setting to turn the parking lamps and other operating lamps without the headlamps.
Page 106: Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure isn’t covered.
Page 107 If you move the control all the way AUTO MAX, your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. I f you move the control toward AUTO MIN, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your e n w e .
Page 108 Time Oat Feature The interior lamps will automatically shut off after 10 minutes if a door is left open. This feature is designed to help eliminate battery wear down. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. lney make it easy for you to enter and leave the car.
Page 109: Perimeter Lighting
Perimeter Lighting This is a Personal Choice feature of your Riviera. When the UNLOCK button on the key chain transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps and cornering lamps will come on if it enough outside according to the twilight sentinel. This option can be programmed on or transmitter when the ignition is off.
Page 110: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door, and turn off when you turn the ignition on. To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind want on.
Page 111: Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Pull the tab forward for daytime use; push it back for night use. Your Buick may have an automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you.
Page 112 Cleaning the Photocells cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary. Electrochromic Daymight Rearview with Compass (Option) Mirror...
Page 113 glare is too high, the mirror will At night, when gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a seconds). The &or will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. Setting the Mirror OFF: This setting turns off the dayhight function and compass.
Page 114 Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. I f this happens, follow these instructions to the variance your particular location: Find your location on the -me map.
Page 115 Power Remote Control Mirror Your Buick has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the inner switch to the right choose either the driver’s or passenger’s side mirror. Press any of the four arrow buttons to move in the direction desired.
Page 117 from 2. Remove the square height adapters the cover. Refer to the chart to determine the number and location of the height adapters for your garage door opener. If your unit does not appear on the chart, you will have to try different adapter number and location combinations.
Page 118 Your Garage Door Transmitter Vehicle Console Door Name LINEAR LINEAR MICOM MICOM MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC Your Garage Door Transmitter Vehicle Console Door Name MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR PULSAR PULSAR 2-57...
Page 119 PULSAR- ,832C PULSAR PDX-9921 SEARS 9B53738 STANLEY 104.7 2-58 4. Use the Velcro@ found in the storage area and attach the garage door opener securely inside the console. Line up the 5. Close the cover and test the GARAGE button. If your garage door opener doesn’t work after installed, button with the height adapters.
Page 121 Compact Disc Storage Your vehicle has a convenience net. You'll see it just The area between the ashtray and cupholder is additional inside back wall of the tru_nk. storage space for your compact discs. Push on the raised portion of the slot, and your compact disc will extend from the storage space.
Page 122: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray The front ashtray is behind a panehbove the compact disc storage area. Press on the panel door to reveal the ashtray and cigarette lighter. The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning. Press the tabs on each side of the ashtray and pull up to remove.
Page 123: Garment Hooks
If your vehicle is equipped with the cellular telephone readiness package, your Riviera has been pre-wired installation of a cellular telephone. If you choose to install a cellular telephone, contact your Buick dealer. Assist Handles An assist handle above each door can be used to help you get in or out of your vehicle.
Page 124: Universal Transmitter (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option) This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.
Page 125 If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult your Buick dealer. Be sure to keep your original hand-held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter.
Page 126: Erasing Channels
You may now use either the universal transmitter hand-held transmitter to open your garage door. still have difficulty in programming and require assistance, please call your Buick dealer. Erasing Channels feature. To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash.
Page 127: The Instrument Panel
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Page 128 Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You’ll know how going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are: 1.
Page 129: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your Buick is equipped with this instrument panel cluster. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are- explained on the folkowing pages. 2-68...
Page 130: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your how far odometer shows your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 131: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Gages and Indicators 1g ights, This part 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 132 When the key you^ RUN, this light willcornc3 on briefly, to Show that your generator and battery charging system are working.
Page 133: Brake System Warning Light
Brake system Warning Light Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
Page 134: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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 regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock...
Page 135 The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: turn the system off by pressing the TRAC If you CONT button located on the instrument panel, the warning light will come on and stay on. system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off.
Page 136: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Your vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! TEMP This reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
Page 137 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. ENGINE SOON system called OBD (On-Board This Diagnostics-Second Generation) md is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 138 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 139: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. When this light comes on and stays going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. 2-78 Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 140: Check Oil Level Light
Check Oil Level Light The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is lit for two to four seconds as a bulb check each t h e the ignition key is CHECK OIL turned to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on, have your LEVEL vehicle serviced.
Page 141: Low Fuel Light
Fuel Gage The fuel about how much fuel is in your tank. FUEL It works only when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears Empty (E) you still have a little fuel left. You need to get more fuel right away. Here are some concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage.
Page 142: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Buick. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Dual Automatic ComforTemp...
Page 143: Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control
Comfort Cuntrsls This section describes how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Your vehicle has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp you how it works. You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light on the button will indicate which buttons are active.
Page 144 Automatic Operation Mode Controls the AUTO setting and change the fan speed.
Page 145 OFF mode. VENT The VENT button allows outside air to flow through your Buick without the air conditioning compressor working. Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at the same time allows the system to control...
Page 146: Air Conditioning
Operating RECIRC in cold temperature or under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to form on inside of the windshield. If this condition occurs, deselect the RECIRC button. FRONT This selection is used to defrost the windshield by directing the airflow toward the windshield. If FRONT is selected while in the AUTO mode, the fan speed and the air temperature from the front defroster will vary.
Page 147: Ventilation System
Ventilation System When the vehicle is moving, fresh air outlets. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get fresh by selecting any airflow choice (except the rear window defogger) and any fan speed. a i r flows through the...
Page 148: Defogging And Defrosting
Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as leaves. defroster will work better, reducing the chance of fogging your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
Page 149 At speeds above 30 mph (48 lun/h), will stay on until you press the REAR defogger button again. At speeds below 30 mph (48 window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use. If you press it again, the defogger will operate for about five minutes only.
Page 150 Passenger Zone Comfort Control Steering Wh.eeI Controls for Climate Control (Qptian)
Page 151: Audio Systems
Adjust the temperature using the COMPORT CONTROL knob. Turn the control toward COOLER or WARMER. This control can be set up to cooler or warmer than the primary setting. Notice the lighted display above the control which indicates the difference from the main temperature setting. Push the OFF button on the main control panel once to turn off this part of the system.
Page 152 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.
Page 153 Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Bush these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them.
Page 154 If E and a number appear on the radio display, the won’t play because of an error. E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the t r y open end down and to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
Page 155 CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent darnage to the tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player”...
Page 157 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow, explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
Page 158 If you enter the wrong code eight times, appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can you try again, you will only have three more chances (eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before INOP appears.
Page 159 Steering Wheel Controls (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio and comfort control functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. VOL: arrow to increase or TEMP: Press the up arrow to increase the set temperature on your comfort control system or the down arrow to decrease the temperature.
Page 161: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Buick dealersh 3-20 may also choose a non-scnibbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.
Page 162: Power Antenna Mast Care
Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: Twn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
Page 163 NOTES...
Page 164: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4- 10 Steering 4-12 Off-Road Recovery 4-13 Passing 4- 14 Loss of Control 4-15...
Page 165 The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device 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 166 Drunkel Death and i n ~ ~ r y 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 affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination...
Page 167 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 168 The body takes about an hour to rid itself in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
Page 169: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you 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. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Page 170: Anti-Lock Brakes
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 171 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 A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If 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 172: Traction Control System (Option)
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If‘ you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 173: Braking In Emergencies
To turn the system off, press the TRAC CON” button located on the instrument panel. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on system won’t turn off right away.
Page 174: Steering In Emergencies
That’s the time for evasive action 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 collision.
Page 175 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 176 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another 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 177: Loss Of Control
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Page 178: Driving At Night
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 179: Night Vision
Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 180: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a w road, you can’t stop, accelerate or your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on And, if your tires don’t have much tread even less traction.
Page 181 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. But if you can’t, to slow down before vou 4-18 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in one side.
Page 182 Ehve good tires with proper tread depth. (%e “Tires” Index.)
Page 183 the biggest problems with city streets i s the them. You’ll want to watch out for amount of traffic what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20...
Page 185: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in 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 186: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads...
Page 187 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 188: Winter Driving
Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-25...
Page 190 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F;...
Page 191: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 192 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
Page 193: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle ‘m TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. CTR. FRT. TOTAL MAX. LOADING & GVWR’SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT SPEED SIZE TIRE FRT. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL IN FOR MATlON Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight may properly The Tire Loading Information label...
Page 194: Electronic Level Control
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Page 195: Towing A Trailer
To pull trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing with your vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper towing equipment.
Page 196 That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
Page 197: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
How heavy It- shauld~mver weighmore tban 1,OQQ pounds (450 kg). But even that can be heavy. Division Buick Motor Customer RelatiQns Cater 902 E. Han-liltan Avenme Flint, MI 48550 Canada, write to: 4-34 Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
Page 198: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 199 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Page 200: Making Turns
Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
Page 201 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, use the highest gear possible.
Page 202: Section 5 Problems On The Road
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 14 Engine Overheating 5-24 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-24 Changing a Flat Tire 5-34...
Page 203 police h o w - p u have a problem. also. reat. lamps will flashon and r signal Your fi-ont and To turn off the flashers, press down on the button again. When the hazard warning flashers signals won't work. located on top of the steering column to make your front and rear...
Page 204: Other Warning Devices
Jump Starting your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please use the following steps to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 205 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. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure.
Page 207 6. Connect the red positive cable to the remote positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote (+> positive terminal if...
Page 209: Towing Your Vehicle
A. Heavy Metal Engine Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your Riviera. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since...
Page 210 To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
Page 212 These slots to be used when loading aqd securing car-carrier eqipmmt. Attach-T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of the body rail, behind the front wheels .and cradle.
Page 213: Rear Towing
Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. NOTICE: Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the drive axle. This could cause damage to the drive axle boot. 5-12 Rear Towing mph (88 kmlh), Limits Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the...
Page 215: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating 5-14...
Page 216: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no stearn, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
Page 217 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank 5-16 An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 218 The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, be very hot.
Page 219 to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at FULL COLD, add a mixture of clean water 50/50 (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL’ (silicate-free) antifkeeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”...
Page 220 When molant recovery the coolant tank is at cool before- you do it.
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Page 224 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out 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 DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Page 226: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
I ........- - . . \ The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
Page 228: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire / / / 3. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. 1. Position the wheel wrench securely over the wheel nuts to loosen, but don't remove them yet. 2.
Page 229 4. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame to position the jack head. You'll find the word JACK and an arrow stamped into the plastic near each notch. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack head until it fits firmly against the sheet metal next to the word JACK.
Page 230 5. 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 fit. 6 . Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 7.
Page 231 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 5-30 . ~. 9. Repiace the wheei nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 233: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sure to position the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the wheel.
Page 234: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools SPAR,E TIRE COVER...
Page 235: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire 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). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 236: 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 too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 237 NOTES 5-36...
Page 238: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care 6.1 1 6-16 6-1 7 6-1 8 6-2 1 6-25 6-26 6-28 6-3 1 6-33 6-36 6-43 6-51 6-51 6-55 6-58 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-61 6-67 6-69 6-70 6-72 6-72 6-72 6-72...
Page 239 We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your vehicle has your own sexvice work, see “Sqi4!cing Your Bag-Equipped~ Buick” in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list mileage perbm. ‘See “Maintenance...
Page 240: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your Buick dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number shows the code letter for your engine.
Page 242: Fuels In Foreign Countries
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
Page 243: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. 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.
Page 245 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 (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap.
Page 246: Hood Release
Hood Release...
Page 247 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine, here’s what,you will see (the 3800 Non-Supercharged (L36) engine is similar): 6-10...
Page 248: Engine Oil
H. Supercharged Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I. Air Cleaner Your vehicle may have a 3800 Supercharged engine. Buick chose supercharging rather than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use.
Page 249: Checking Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil P u l l out the dipstick .and clean it ,with cloth, then push it back i n a l l way.. keeping the tip down, check the level. paper towel ar Remcwe:it-again,...
Page 250: What Kind Of Oil To Use
When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 251 RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTT GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VlSCOSllV GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. WEATHER + l o o - - +38 +80- - + 2 7 + 6 0 - - + 1 6 +40- - + 4 + 2 0 - - - 7...
Page 252: Engine Oil Additives
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 If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city...
Page 253: Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner As you face the front of the vehicle, the air cleaner is in the front right section of the engine compartment. There is a filter inside the air cleaner. 6-16 Remove the air cleaner assembly as follows: Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct from the air cleaner cover.
Page 254: Supercharger Oil
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
Page 255: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Check and Ad(. Check oil only when the engi-_- is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot, pressure may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole.
Page 256: How To Check
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow a l l the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Page 258 E.ngirt- Coolant...
Page 259: What To Use
NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Page 260: Checking Coolant
NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 261: Low Coolant Level
If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. COOLANT LEVEL Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL’ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but careful not to spill it. Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 262: Radiator Pressure Cap
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. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube filler neck.
Page 263: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 264: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Open .the cap .labeled WASHER FLUID washer fluid until the tank is full. 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 to and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 265: Brake Fluid
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 266 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 267: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard...
Page 268: Replacing Brake System Parts
Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery.
Page 269: Vehicle Storage
To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor Pan (E).
Page 270: Bulb Replacement
Exterior Front Bulbs Bulb Replacement...
Page 271 If more hand clearance is required, remove the air cleaner assembly as follows: 1. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct from the air cleaner cover. Rotate the duct on the throttle body upward so it is out of the way. 6-34 2.
Page 272 Headlamps The right high-beam headlamp access area is next to the radiator pressure cap. The right low-beam headlamp access area is to the right and slightly behind the high beam area. The left high-beam headlamp access area is located near the air cleaner.
Page 273: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require of the bulb assembly recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Buick dealer. To check the aim, the vehicle should be-properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface.
Page 274 NOTICE: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading plus 0.76 degrees or minus 0.76 degrees from the center of the bubble.
Page 276 Exterior Rear Bulbs The entire taillamp assembly must be removed to change any of these bulbs. To access them, do the following: Taillamps: A, B and C Rear Turn Signal: A and C Back-up Lamps: D t r i r n 1.
Page 278 TaillampdRear Turn Signal/Back-Up Lamps The following instructions explain how to change each bulb. 1. Remove the bulb socket assembly by squeezing the plastic lock and turning it one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. pull 3.
Page 279 2,. insert a small screwdriver into hale (A) and pull the blade assembly off (B). wiper arrn...
Page 281: Tire Pressure
Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located 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 three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or It’s...
Page 282: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
Page 283 When It’s Time for New One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
Page 284: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Mlxmg tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 285: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet cpavement as measured under controlled conditions on :specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. -A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. ‘Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based ion braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not mclude cornering (turning) traction.
Page 286: Wheel Replacement
GM only equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for yonr Buick model. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 287: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION:; Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or it’s how far been driven. I t could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 288: Appearance Care
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Buick dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clea normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
Page 289 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding t r i m along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label.
Page 290: Cleaning Vinyl
Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft wine, vomit, urine and blood can d r i n k s , be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
Page 291: Cleaning Wood Panels
Cleaning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap.
Page 292: Washing Your Vehicle
During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) -!aning the Outside of Your Buick paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth ‘l’he of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 293: Finish Care
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible. Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water.
Page 294: Sheet Metal Damage
Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
Page 295: Underbody Maintenance
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 whichever occurs first.
Page 296: Appearance Care Materials Chart
Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE in. x 994954 2.75 sq. ft. 1050004 1050172 (0.473 L) 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050200 gal. (3.785 L) 1050214 32 oz.’(0.946 L) 1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 8 oz.
Page 297: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
ENGINE/1997 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 labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Page 298: Electrical System
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker.
Page 299 There is a fuse panel located at the end of the instrument panel near the driver’s door. There is an underhood electrical center and two other fgse panels located under the rear seat. 6-62 Instrument Panel Fuse Block OXYGEN SENSOR j _ _l TMNSS C/LTR...
Page 300 Fuse Usage Air Bag Injectors Anti-Lock Brake System Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Oxygen Sensor Climate Control Right Exterior Lamps HVAC Relay Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Chime TMNSS Fuse Usage Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Not Used Not Used Radio Cooling Fan Not Used Not Used...
Page 301 Engine Compartment Fuse Block COOLING 6-64 Fuse COOLJNG FAN # 3 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Not Used Horn Not Used Not Used Cooling Fan #2 Cooling Fan #3 Cooling Fan ABS Main ABS Pump Motor Not Used Horn Not Used...
Page 302 Under Rear Seat Fuse Block OPEN OPEN F/l”P DEFG ACSRY Fuse TRUNK DDOOR UNLOCK 7- 10 DEFG - RR 17-22 OPEN Usage Open Electronic Level Control Trunk Release Relay Not Used Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Not Used Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone) Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) Not Used...
Page 303 Under Rear Seat Fuse Block HDLP Fuse Usage Spare Open Breaker Power Windows/Sunroof Spare Open Spare Open Breaker Power Seats 12-13 Spare Open Power Steering Breaker-Headlamps W A C Blower Motor Powertrain Control ModulePASS-Key Ignition 3 Ignition 1 Rear Defogger Tmnk and Fuel Door Releases Electronic Level Control...
Page 304: Removing The Rear Seat Cushion
Fuse Usage Heated Seats/Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps Open Power Door Locks Interior Lamps Hazard Lamps/S toplamps Parking Lamps Open Open Fuel Door Release Trunk Release Battery Thermistor Instrument Panel #2 Instrument Panel #1 Heated Seats Fuel Pump Open Defog 2 Defog 1 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion To access the battery and main fuse boxes, the rear seat...
Page 305 Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt CAUTION: (Continued) 6-68 hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the passenger.
Page 306: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Application Exterior Headlamp High-Beam Low-Beam Parking/Turn Back-up Tail T@"urn Number Interior Rail Courtesy. Reading Front Overhead Reading 9005 9006 3057 3057 3057 ....PC168 .
Page 307: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index Engine Code 1 (L67) 3.8L V-6 SF1 Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary. Cooling System Capacity Crankcase Capacity (oil change with filter change)
Page 308 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Code K (L36) 3.SL V-6 MFI Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary. Cooling System Capacity Crankcase Capacity (oil change with filter change) Fuel Tank Capacity...
Page 310 Engine Accest :‘y Belt (L36) The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt- routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for when to check the belt. A. Power Steering Generator C.
Page 311 mercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) 6-74 1. Front Belt Back Belt A. Generator B. Power Steering C. Crank D. Supercharger E. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and The second belt drives the supercharger.
Page 312 NOTES 6-75...
Page 313 NOTES 6-76...
Page 314: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...
Page 315: Your Vehicle And The Environment
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some your Buick services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified...
Page 316 It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 318 Maintenance Schedule...
Page 319 Maintenance Schedule Trin/Hiohwgv lhfinitinn Follow this maintenance schedule only conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.
Page 320 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) should be perforrned after 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 k m ) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 d e s (240 000...
Page 321 9,000 Miles (15 000 and filter '(or Change engine oil every 3 months, whichever occults first). An Emission Control Seuvicb,~. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVJCED BY:...
Page 322 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
Page 324 Short Triplcity Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 326 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 327 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Mill- (65 000 km) Change er .ne oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-14 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 328 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.
Page 329 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 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 O F C) or higher.
Page 330 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ACTUAL MILEAGE 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 331 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 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 7-18 ;O,OOO Miles (100 000 km) ange engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 332 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 333: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 44,000 Miles (110 000 k t ) Change engine oil filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis co,mponents (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection anu Rotation”...
Page 334 Short Wip/City Maint>enance Schedule...
Page 335 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schec 78,000 Miles (130 000 kna) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
Page 336 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 0'00 km)
Page 337 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service, Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
Page 338 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 339 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 7-26 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs.
Page 340 150,000 Milts (240 000 km) faand ia taxi, police or - Us'es .such delivery service.
Page 342: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
1’ Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
Page 343 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 7-30...
Page 344 500 Miles (62 45,000 Miles, (75 0'00 km) "...
Page 345 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid 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. filter...
Page 346 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVIC!ED BY:...
Page 347 Long TriplHighway Mainte 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern additional information. (See footnote Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Emission Control Service.
Page 348 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 349 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
Page 350 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
Page 351 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedul- 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 352: At Least Once A Month
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 P a r t...
Page 353: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have repaired.
Page 354 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
Page 355 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is PARK (P). The key should come out only Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) N - -:hanism I3eck When you are doing this check, your vehicle...
Page 356 Part 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 357 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. FLUIBLUBRICANT USAGE Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 358 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Key Lock Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Cylinders Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Supercharger Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Oil” in the Index. Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 359: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional infomation from “Owner Checks and ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE 7-46 Services”...
Page 360 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE SERVICED BY READING 7-47...
Page 361 Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48...
Page 362: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
Page 364 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center 1-800-521-7300. Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 365 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Buick, address your inquiry to: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue...
Page 366: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistanc owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.
Page 367: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation, a program which will provide Buick retail customers with: Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Buick Motor Division, for up to five days for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs. Also, reimbursement up to $30 a day (five days maximum) may be available for the cost of a rental car, bus or even a cab.
Page 368: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that,...
Page 369: Warranty Information
Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-7300. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
Page 370: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian 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 Relations 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 371 1997 BUCK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling o the Service Publication Order Form in this or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Owners and on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 372 ORDER TOLL FREE On&) (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927 'rrices are subject to change without notice and without incurring ligation. Allow ample time for delivery.) Orders will be mailed within 1 Omdays of receipt. Please allow ade uate service.
Page 374 Section 9 Index ......Accessory Power outlet AirBag How Does it Restrain ....... . How it Works Location Readiness Light...
Page 376 Climate Control System Steering Wheel Control ....... Clock. Setting the Comfort Controls PassengerZone Steering Wheel Control...
Page 378 Halogen Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers ....... . . Head Restraints .
Page 379 Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running License Plate Holder Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel Lighter Lights Air Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Battery Warning Brake System Warning CheckOil Door Ajar Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Interior Low Coolant Warning LowFuel Oilpressure Safety Belt Reminder...
Page 381 Rear Outside Seat Position Safety Belt Comfort Guides Seat Passengers Towing Window Defogger Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight Inside Daymight With Compass Reclining Front Seatbacks Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Recovery Tank. Coolant Refrigerants. Air Conditioning Remote Fuel Door Release Keyless Entry Trunk Release...
Page 382 Manuals, Ordering Parts Identification Label Publications, Ordering Work, Doing Your Own Service and Appearance Care Service and Owner Publications Service Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Sheet Metal Damage Shifting 4-36 Intopark(€' ) Out of Park (P) Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment...
Page 384 TrUnk ........Lock Release Lockout.
Page 385 Service Station Checkpoints WINDSHIELD REMOTE WASHER FLUID BAlTERY P6-26 TERMINAL TIRES P5-4 P6-43 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-9 FUEL DOOR RELEASE TAB P6-7 FUEL HOOD DOOR RELEASE P6-6 ENGINE COOLANT REMOTE TRUNK P6-9 RECOVERY TANK AND FUEL DOOR P6-23 RELEASE P2-14 AND 6-7...

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