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  • Page 2 This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

  • 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 in it so the new Litho in U.S.A.
  • Page 6 Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the first car to travel across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chile 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick’s Test Hill...
  • Page 7 In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along i n 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 others could be hart. will also find a circle witb a slash through it this book. This safety ~ymb01 mean”‘Don’t,” “Don’t do this,”’ or “Don’t let this 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 can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
  • Page 11 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important for you and are used on an original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...

  • Page 12: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. learn about some things you should Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1-13...

  • Page 14: Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)

    2-Way Manual Seat Passenger’s Side Move the control lever under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked in place. Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Turn the knob on the right front of the driver’s seat cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the...
  • Page 15 Power Seat Controls (If Equipped) The power seat controls are located on the side of the driver’s seat. Front Control (F): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat. Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or backward by holding the contrd to the front or back.

  • Page 16: Reclining Front Seatb'acks

    Reclining Front Seatb'acks...
  • Page 17 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even up, your safety belts can’t do you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its won’t be against your body.

  • Page 18: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of &e restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat.

  • Page 19: Rear Seats

    Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat Equipped) With the rear folding seatbacks, you can carry long cargo by folding down part or all of the rear seat. P u l l this strap to fold down the seatback. When you fold the seatback up, push the top making sure the seat is completely closed to ensure the seat locks in a sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 20: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.

  • Page 21: Why Safety Belts Work

    Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 22 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider Put someone on it. doesn’t stop.
  • Page 23 The person keeps going until stopped by something. the instrument pmel...

  • Page 25: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it propedy. 1. Close and lock dooc &. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” iri the Index) so you can sit up straight.
  • Page 26 the- latch plate m d pull the belt across 3. Pick Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. you. I f the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latGh plate m d keep pulling until you can buckle the belt.
  • Page 27 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on In a crash, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs.
  • Page 29 What’s wrong with this? &Z The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 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 30 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 31 &.' What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20 You can be seriously injured shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 32 @’ What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width If a belt is twisted, belt to spread impact forces. make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to a twisted belt.

  • Page 34: Right Front Passenger Position

    Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Buick has two air bags and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air...

  • Page 36: How The Air Bag System Works

    How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-25...
  • Page 37 CAUTIOI? If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might 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 38 How does an air bag restrain? moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the A i r instrument panel. bags supplement the protection A i r provided by safety belts. bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
  • Page 42 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on 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 45: Center Passenger Position

    4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-34 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out fiom the Pull guides.
  • Page 46 Lap Belt...

  • Page 47: Smaller Children And Babies

    Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
  • Page 48 vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. will suddenly become a 240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms.

  • Page 49: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.

  • Page 50: Top Strap

    If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.

  • Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.

  • Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can seriously injured if the right front passenger’s bag inflates.
  • Page 56 6. Buckle the bdt. Make sure regease button is 5. Tilt the, latch plate to the belt if n d e d . adJus't positioned so you would be able to mbuckle the the shoulder belt goes front of the child's face or safbty belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 59 1-48 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.

  • Page 60: 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 dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
  • Page 61 . b % NOTES...

  • Page 62: Section 2 Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that properly and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 63 Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
  • Page 64 NOTICE:...

  • 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

    Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors at once from the driver or front passenger door lock switch. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All doors will lock when you move your shift lever out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

  • Page 67: Rear Door Security Lock

    Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick may be equipped with rear locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: 1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up.

  • Page 68: Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)

    Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

  • Page 70: Battery Replacement

    .Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery i n your 1 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care any of the circuitry. Static from your body transfefied to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To Replace the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry: not to touch...
  • Page 71 Your Remote Keyless Entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to than once.

  • Page 72: Remote Trunk Release Lockout

    Remote Trunk Release Pull up on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side of the driver’s seat, to release the trunk lid. Make sure the lockout feature is not activated. Remote Trunk Release Lockout The lockout switch is mounted on the trunk lid latch on the inside of the trunk lid.

  • Page 73: Key In The Ignition

    IIf you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an ieasy target for joy riders or professional thieves don’t do it. When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door, ;you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take with you.
  • Page 74 If the THEF’T SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and may need service. See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-252- 11 12. New Vehicle “Break-In”...

  • Page 75: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can switch to five different positions: ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the sngine is off. To use this position, push in the key and turn it toward you.
  • Page 76 Starting Your NOTICE:...
  • Page 77 -Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine : 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
  • Page 78 Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.

  • Page 79: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

    Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3100 Engine In very cold weather, 0°F C) or colder, the engine 2 . 4 L Engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, a minimum the coolant heater should be plugged in four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
  • Page 80 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 that particular area.

  • Page 81: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    Automatic Transaxle Operation P R N D 3 2 1 There ar- different positions for _ _ _ 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. 2-20 is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the...
  • Page 82 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you c m o t shift...
  • Page 83 (a): AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE transaxle has AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE position is for normal driving. If you need more power €or passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 h / h ) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

  • Page 84: 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 shift lever is put in mRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

  • Page 86: Steering Column Shift Lever

    Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into P P u l l the lever toward you. position like this: Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3.

  • Page 87: Console Shift Lever

    Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3.

  • Page 88: Torque Lock

    PARK (P), try this: 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. If your Buick is equipped with a console shift lever, there is a small cap on the passenger’s side of the center console. Gently remove it with a small screwdriver.

  • Page 89: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things 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. 2-28 Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas (CO), carbon monoxide which you can't see or...

  • Page 90: 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 know. Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).

  • Page 91: Manual Windows

    Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank located on the inside of each door to open and close the window. Power Windows (If Equipped) Switches on me arlver 's door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on.

  • Page 92: Tilt Wheel

    Tilt Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The lever is located on the steering column. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

  • Page 93: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Turn and Lane Change Signals turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a move the lever all the way up or down. turn, When t u r n...
  • Page 94 Flash-To-Pass Feature (Except Canada) This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal/multiifunction beam lever toward you a little (but not so far that you hear a click).

  • Page 95: Windshield Washer

    Low Speed Delay Wipers You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful snow. Turn the band to choose the amount of delay. Remember t h a t damaged wiper blades may prevent you from well enough in a storm to drive safely.
  • Page 97 CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
  • Page 98 3. Push the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. The CRUISE light on your instrument panel will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
  • Page 99 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. f i s h the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 100: Exterior Lamps

    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. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.

  • Page 101: Headlamps On Reminder

    Headlamps On Reminder the headlamp switch is left on, you'll hear a chime the ignition off and open the driver's door. ~ L U I I Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps can make it easier for (DRL) others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.

  • Page 102: Interior Lamps

    Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity The interior courtesy lamps can be turned on by rotating the control located on the instrument panel to The instrument panel brightness can be adjusted between LO and HI by rotating the control also. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on.

  • Page 103: Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)

    Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) The front seat reading lamps are turned the switch next to the lamp. Press the switch again to turn the lamp off. If your vehicle is equipped with built-in reading lamps on the rearview mirror. The lamps go on when you open the are closed, turn the lamps on and off with the switch.

  • Page 104: Trunk Lamp

    Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open the trunk. Battery Saver Your Buick is,equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle's battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell, vanity mirror or glove box) is left on and the ignition is battery saver system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes.

  • Page 105: Outside Mirrors

    Outside Mirrors adjust &or, located on the door. Power Remote Control Mirror either outside totate the knob you have the optional power mirror, the controLis located on the driver’s door.

  • Page 106: Convex Outside Mirror

    Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s d a c e is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.

  • Page 107: Convenience Net (If Equipped)

    Convenience Net (If Equipped)

  • Page 108: Ashtrays And Lighter

    Ashtrays and Lighter The location of your ashtray and lighter depends on where your shift lever is. I f your vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, the front ashtray is located at the front of the center console. Lift the cover to reveal it. The rear ashtray can be opened by rotating it in either direction.

  • Page 109: Garment Hook

    The accessory power outlet is protected by a fuse and has a maximum current level. Garment Hook Your Buick is equipped with a garment hook. To use, push down on the tab marked with a coat...
  • Page 110 Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed your Buick has an electrical failure. NOTICE: Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel.

  • Page 111: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel 2-50...
  • Page 112 Your instrument panel is designed to let you mow at a glance how your car is runnhg. You’ll know how fast you’re 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: A.

  • Page 113: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your Buick is equipped with one of the following instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning fights and gages that are explained oathe following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster in your vehicle.
  • Page 114 Optional Cluster UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 2-53...

  • Page 115: Trip Odometer

    Trip Odometer 2-54...

  • Page 116: Tachometer (If Equipped)

    Tachometer (If Equipped) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.

  • Page 117: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55...

  • Page 118: Battery Light

    OFF. 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 work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.
  • Page 119 BRAKE Cana.da Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the.light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

  • Page 120: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    OFF. 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. the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 121 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

  • Page 122: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. This means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.

  • Page 123: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission CHECK control systems. ENGINE This system is called OBD 1 1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to...
  • Page 124 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage 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 125: Oil Pressure Warning Light

    Oil Pressure Warning Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. This light can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn’t show a problem: As a bulb check, the light comes on when you your key to RUN and goes off when the engine is started.
  • Page 126 Check Oil Light (3100 Engine Only) CHECK Passlock Warning Light T h i s light will come briefly when-you turn the key toward the position The light THEFT on until the vehicle starts. SYSTEM I€ the light flashes, the Passlock System has entered a I€...

  • Page 127: Cruise Light

    Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. CRUISE Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES Ifthe light comes on and stays on while you your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones.
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  • Page 130: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Buick. Be sur to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Cornfort Controls...

  • Page 131: Comfort Controls

    Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Buick when the car is moving. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any a i r choice and any fan speed.

  • Page 132: Air Conditioning

    VENT Using VENT will allow outside air to flow through the instrument panel outlets. HTR: This setting sends most of the heater ducts. Adjust the temperature control to a warm setting. If you have the engine coolant heater, you can use it in cold weather (20°F (-8°C) your vehicle’s passenger area quicker.

  • Page 133: Defogging And Defrosting

    Heating On cold days, use HT. R with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s cold outside (0 C) or lower).

  • Page 134: Ventilation System

    Don’t put decals there; you might have to scrape them off. Ventilation System Your Buick’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.

  • Page 135: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 136 RECALL: Press the upper knob 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 knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes.

  • Page 137: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)

    Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn me knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.
  • Page 138 RECALL: Press the upper knob 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 knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes.
  • Page 139 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 it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
  • Page 140 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape.

  • Page 141: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)

    AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock.
  • Page 142 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six six FM1 and six FM2). Just: A M , 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3.
  • Page 143 Jjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the &ont or rear speakers.
  • Page 144 The SEEK up and down arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape. 44 (3): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape.
  • Page 145 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control ( I f Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. 3-16 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock.
  • Page 146 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six six FM1 and six FM2). Just: Turn the radio on. AM-FM Press to select the band. Tune in the desired station. Press TONE to select the setting you prefer.
  • Page 147 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers.
  • Page 148 The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape. 44 (3): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape.
  • Page 149 If you’re driving on a very rough road or the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the display. When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If the disc comes out, it could be that: E20: The disc is upside down.

  • Page 150: Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)

    SOURCE: Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on. When a disc is inserted, the disc will play until you press A M - F M . Then the disc will stop playing and the radio will play. Press SOURCE again to play a disc again.

  • Page 151: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    AM-FM: Press this button to choose AM, If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, press this button to stop it and the radio will play. SRCE: Press this button to change to the cassette tape or compact disc function when the radio is on.
  • Page 152 2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position. 3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down. 5.

  • Page 153: Understanding Radio Reception

    Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position. Turn the radio off. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows the display.

  • Page 154: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile be sure you can add telephone or two-way radio can,...

  • Page 155: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Buick dealership. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.
  • Page 156 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
  • Page 157 Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for especially at night.
  • Page 158 A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through in their your Buick dealership. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.
  • Page 159 Fixed Mast Antenna withstand most car washes The fixed mast antenna without being damaged. the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. mast is badly bent, as it might.be .by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mast tightened to the fender, 3-30...

  • Page 160: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4- 10 Steering...

  • Page 161: Drunken Driving

    :Defensive Driving ‘The best advice anyone can give about driving ‘Drive defensively. :Please start with a very important safety device in your LBuick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) -Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” ,On city streets, rural roads or freeways, “always expect the unexpected.’’...
  • Page 162 vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population choose never to drink never drive after drinking. For persons under against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
  • Page 163 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks.
  • Page 164 So-metimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's ask more easy to those control systems than the tires and road provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle.
  • Page 165 Braking braking action involves-percep-tion time and reaction time.

  • Page 166: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes ( A B S ) . ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.

  • Page 167: Enhanced Traction System

    The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

  • Page 168: Braking In Emergencies

    When the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem with the system. See “Enhanced Traction System Warning Light”...

  • Page 169: Power Steering

    Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
  • Page 170 But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action the problem. Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.

  • Page 171: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • Page 172 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 173: 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 174: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.

  • Page 175: Night Vision

    Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.

  • Page 176: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 177 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They work as well in a quick stop and may paning cause...

  • Page 178: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Driving Through D’eep Standing Water Have good tires with proper tread dqth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) 4-19...

  • Page 179: City Driving

    .City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

  • Page 180: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.

  • Page 181: 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 182: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 183 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.

  • Page 184: Winter Driving

    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 tnxnk. your Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.

  • Page 185: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less, traction or “grip”...
  • Page 186 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 187 You can run the engine warm, bat be to keep careful.

  • Page 188: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your Buick behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed recreational towing.

  • Page 189: Towing Your Vehicle From The Rear

    Set the parking brake. Open the fuse panel located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Remove the fuse labeled PRNDL. This will keep your battery from draining while towing. T u r n the ignition key to to unlock the steering wheel.

  • Page 190: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle 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 INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight may properly carry.
  • Page 191 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 192: Towing A Trailer

    Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 193 Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a 3 100 (Code M) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section.

  • Page 194: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550. In Canada, write to:...

  • Page 195: 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 196 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 if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.

  • Page 197: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer

    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, possible, have someone guide you.

  • Page 198: Parking On Hills

    Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
  • Page 199 & NOTES 4-40...

  • Page 200: 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 5-22 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-23 Changing a mat Tire 5-34 Compact Spare Tire...
  • Page 201 Your hazard warning flashers let you also let police know you have a problem. Your front rear turn signal lamps will flash on and Your hazard position your key is in, Press the switch again, to turn off the flashers. When the hazard warning flashers are signals won't work.

  • Page 202: Other Warning Devices

    'Other Warning Devices 12=vdt system Mth the other system isn't negative ground, bath vehides can be damaged.
  • Page 203 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. You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
  • Page 205 6 . Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
  • Page 206 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10.

  • Page 207: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your Skylark. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index.) If your vehicle has been changed or modified since...
  • Page 208 CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
  • Page 209 < Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will 'occur.
  • Page 210 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use a wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for the car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.

  • Page 211: Rear Towing

    Rear Towing Tow Limits 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km) Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section. Also be sure to use the proper hook-up for your particular vehicle.
  • Page 212 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use a wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for the car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.

  • Page 213: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a LOW COOLANT warning light on your Buick’s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Low Coolant Warning Light” in the Index. If’ Your Steam Is Coming From 5-14 Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
  • Page 214 If No Steam Is Coming Frc-- _bur Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: C h b a long h i l l on a hot day.
  • Page 215 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2.4L (Code T) Engine 3100 (Code M) Engine A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap B. Electric engine An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
  • Page 216 If the coolant inside the coolant surge don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. 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.

  • Page 217: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant

    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
  • Page 218 N CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
  • Page 220 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the up to FULL COLD or just above the small cylinder engine and let it run until you can feel the upper at the base of the opening.

  • Page 221: If A Tire Goes Flat

    5 . Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. 5-22 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.

  • Page 222: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard waming flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.

  • Page 223: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. retainer nut on the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. You will find the jacking instructions label on underside of the “Compact Spare Tire”...
  • Page 225 3. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel 2. On vehicles with chrome wheel covers, the entire nuts. Don’t remove them yet. wheel cover must be removed to find the wheel nuts.
  • Page 226 18“ (46cm) 4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
  • Page 227 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 of the wheel nuts. 5-28 7. Remove the wheel cover from the wheel, if your vehicle has them.
  • Page 228 8. Remove any rust dirt f i ~ m the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs do, the nuts might come loose. Your fall off, causing a serious accident. nuts. If you wheel could...
  • Page 229 9. Replace the wheel nuts with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
  • Page 230 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose off. and even come This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. I f you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.

  • Page 231: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools

    Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
  • Page 232 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only.

  • Page 233: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). 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 234: 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 yow to spin your wheel’s too fast. The methodknown as “rocking” can help you e t oat when you’re stuck. but you must use caution. vebide is stuck is...
  • Page 235 NOTES & I 5-36...
  • Page 236 Here you will find information about the care of your Buick. This section begins with service and and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Service...

  • Page 237: Doing Your Own Service Work

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

  • Page 238: 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 Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher.

  • Page 240: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad Injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.
  • Page 241 Pull up on the release lever to unlatch the fuel door. It is located on the floor to the left of the driver’s seat. The remote fuel filler door release can help keep your fuel tank from being siphoned. Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle.

  • Page 243: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood The following section tells you how lubricants and important parts under the hood. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. things Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

  • Page 244: Hood Release

    Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. It is located in the area to the left and beneath the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release by moving the lever upward and to the right.
  • Page 245 6-10...
  • Page 246 3100 (CODE M)’ Engine =When .yqu open. thehoad,, you’ll see:...

  • Page 248: Checking Engine Oil

    Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipetick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it baek in a l l the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, check~the level.
  • Page 249 When to Add Oil If the oil is at below the line, 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 250: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    3100 Engine The engine oil fill cap on the 3 100 engine is located at the front of the engine near the engine oil dipstick. Just fiil it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dimtick all the way back in when you’re through.
  • Page 251 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR THIS WEATHER SYMBOL "F "C + 8a CW-30 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-16 As shown in the chart,...

  • Page 252: Engine Oil Additives

    Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anythmg to your oil. Your Buick dealer 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 The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side engine compartment. 1. Unscrew the four Phillips-head screws, then pull the cover back. 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. Install a i r cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter.

  • Page 254: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. 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 yourself, be sure to follow here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 255 Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the lever through each gear range, pausing three seconds in each range.
  • Page 256 accepta~le range, pusn the f l ~ d level is @s;tick back in all the way. 33[ow to Add Fluild Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle-fluid to use. S’ee ‘‘Recanmended i n the Tndex. F l ~ d s . and Lubricants’’ low, add only enough ‘of the propex the fluid level fluid to bring the level into the cross-h8tched...

  • Page 258: What To Use

    What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
  • Page 259 located on the passenger's side of the The surge tank is engine compartment. 'lbming the mrge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap little when the engine and radiator are hot.

  • Page 260: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it burn if the engine parts are hot will...

  • Page 261: Power Steering Fluid

    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 or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.

  • Page 262: 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 freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.

  • Page 263: Brake Fluid

    I 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 the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 264 BRAKE U.S. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 No.

  • Page 265: Brake Wear

    See “Appearance Care” in the Index. Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum 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.

  • Page 266: Brake Pedal Travel

    Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Buick does when it is you replace parts of your braking system when your brake linings wear down and you have to...

  • Page 267: Bulb Replacement

    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. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.
  • Page 268 2. Remove the top two bolts and Lift the headlamp 1. Raise the hood. On the driver’s side, locate the headlamp bulb access cover. To remove the access assembly upward. cover retainers, turn them one-quarter of a tum 3. Twist the lock ring clockwise one-sixth of a turn.
  • Page 269 5. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the P u l l the bulb/socket straight out from the access cover. lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Reverse the procedures to reinstall the headlamp bulb. 6-34...
  • Page 271 For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. 1. Pull back the trunk trim. 6-36 Carefully push one end of the plastic taillamp ’ brace in while pulling the brace toward the front of the vehicle.

  • Page 272: Interior Bulb Replacement

    3. Gently wiggle the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb. 5. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp. Interior Bulb Replacement Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement To change your dome lamp bulb, grasp the center and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently.

  • Page 273: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper 6-38 Tires Your new Buick comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details.
  • Page 274 Inflation Tire n pressure...

  • Page 275: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. 60 psi (420 Wa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
  • Page 276 Rust or dirt on wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 277 n buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.

  • Page 278: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls car tires.

  • Page 279: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
  • Page 280 Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured.
  • Page 281 Acetone P a i n t T W e r Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can be hazardous some more than your vehicle, too. others and they can all damage...

  • Page 282: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Buick

    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 clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
  • Page 283 lg Solvent-”ype Cleaner on Fabric rmt, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.

  • Page 284: Care Of Safety Belts

    Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you tar, don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyueather cleaner.

  • Page 285: Cleaning Glass Surfaces

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

  • Page 287: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)

    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.

  • Page 288: Finish Damage

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

  • Page 289: Appearance Care Materials Chart

    Appearance Care Materials Chart PARTNUMBER SIZE ” 994954 23 in. x 25 in. 1050004 2.75 1050172 (0.473 1050173 (0.473 L) 1050174 (0.473 L) 1050200 1 gal. (3.785 L) (0.946 L) 1050214 1050427 (0.680 L) 1052870 (0.473 L) 1052918** (0.237 L) 1052925 (0.473 L) 1052929...

  • Page 290: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    E N G I N E A 9 7 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.

  • Page 291: Electrical System

    Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index. 6-56 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the fuse block.

  • Page 292: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
  • Page 293 Fuse PWR WDO Power Window (Circuit Breaker) TURN Turn Signal Lamps INT LPS Alarm Module (Illuminated Entry, Warning Chimes, Overhead Lamps, Mapmeading Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Trunk Lamp, Radio, Power Mirrors), Anti-Lock Brakes 6-58 Usage Fuse PWR ST Power Seat RDO IGN Radio Heater/Air Conditioning Blower,...
  • Page 294 Usage Fuse Flash to Pass FOG/FTP Instrument Cluster, Powertrain PRNDL Computer, Park-Lock Solenoid, Electronic PRNDL Door Locks DR LK 2 Air Bag-Power AIR BAG Horn, Service Tool Power HORN Instrument Cluster INST STOP HA2 Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry DR LK 1 Instrument Panel Lights...
  • Page 295 STOP LPS PWR DEFG Power Accessories, Stoplamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition Switched Circuits IGN SW Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Fuse Panel Your steering wheel controls are protected by fuses. For service, contact your Buick dealer service department.
  • Page 296 6-61...

  • Page 297: Air Conditioning Refrigerants

    Air Conditioning Refrigerants conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L 3100 Engine Oil Filter .

  • Page 298: 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 dependability and emission control performance. 7-28 7-39 7-39 7-39 7-40 7-40 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-44 7-44 7-45...

  • Page 299: Your Vehicle And The Environment

    Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. or your Buick in good...

  • Page 300: How This Section Is Organized

    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 D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.

  • Page 301: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

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

  • Page 302: Short Trip/City Intervals

    Maintenance Schedule Trip/City Short Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
  • Page 303 Maintenance Schedule Long TriplHighway Definition 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 304: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

    Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) at the same intervals. The services shown k m ) at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000...
  • Page 305 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever oca An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 306 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ACTUAL MILEAGE 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 307 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 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 308 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change engine oil, .fiilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ACTUAL MILEAGE 24,000 Miles S E R V I O BY: 000 km)
  • Page 309 Short TripCity Wn.incfi-firce Schedule 27,000 Mile! ,‘45 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 7-12 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 310 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 312 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 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 313 Short Trip’?y Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Mil( (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 314 Short Trip/City Main$en,ance Schedlule Change' engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 7-17...
  • Page 315 Short TriplCity Maintenance Scheaule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-18 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 316 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for darnage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 318 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 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 319 ahort Trip/City Maintenance Scnedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 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 320 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Miles (140 000 km) 84,0040 Change engine oil and filter (or 'every months, whichever oc~curs first), An Emission Control Sowics.
  • Page 321 Short TriplCity 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.
  • Page 322 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 SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 0100 Change engine oil and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. > ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-26 100,000 Miles (166 000. km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code every T engine). Replace spark plugs.
  • Page 324 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system...
  • Page 325 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles ( 166 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 km) at the same intervals. The services shown k m ) at 150,000 miles (240 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 326 ".
  • Page 327 Long TriplHighway Maintenance .Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500 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 328 Long Trip/Highway Maintenanci Schedule Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote"f) An Emission Control Service. DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
  • Page 329 Long Trip/High ray Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 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 330 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Scheldule...
  • Page 331 I Lung TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
  • Page 332 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance 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 333 m n g Irip/Highway 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 Sewice.
  • Page 334 lOO,OO,O Miles 000 km) (144 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code (Continued)
  • Page 335 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. 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.

  • Page 336: At Each Fuel Fill

    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 337 At LLast Twice a Year Restraint System heck 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 it repaired.
  • Page 338 1 . Before you start, be m e you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
  • Page 339 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK Mechanism Check When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
  • Page 340 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 341: Brake System Inspection

    Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
  • Page 342 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. USAGE FLUIDLLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 343 FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Hood Latch (GM Part No. 12346293 or Assembly, Pivots, Spring equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Anchor and Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ Hood and Door Part No. Hinges 12346241 or euuivalent).
  • Page 344 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 information fkom “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added the following record pages.
  • Page 345 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48...

  • Page 346: 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 publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure for Test. T'lephone Customer Assistam...

  • Page 347: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure Buick dealers have the facilities, trained technicians up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
  • Page 348 Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or Puerto 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

  • Page 349: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUCK. (TTY users in...

  • Page 350: 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 year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.

  • Page 351: 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 352: Gm Participation I N An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations andor 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 353: Warranty Information

    Some state laws may require you 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 354: 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 Aver Flint, MI 485‘...
  • Page 355 1.997 BUCK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION CURRENT PUBUCATIONS FOR 1997 BUCK...
  • Page 356 Orders will be mailed within 1O.days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) service. If further rnformation needed, write to the address s own below or call 1-800-782-4356. Material cannotbe returned for credit without packing slip with return 1 -800-782-4356 information within 30 days of delivery.
  • Page 357 NOTES 8-12...
  • Page 358 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet Adjuster. Seat ........AirBag How Does it Restrain How it Works...
  • Page 360 Climate Control System Clock. Setting the Comfort Controls Compact Disc Care Compact Disc Player Compact Disc Player Errors Compact Spare Tire Control of a Vehicle ConvenienceNet Convex Outside Mirror ........Coolant .
  • Page 361 Easy Entv-Seat Elmtriical Equipment, A d z b g E l ~ t 1 5 d System Engine ........CQO~ZIXI~ Ca;OlsirrtHeZ&f Lmel...
  • Page 363 N e t . Convenience Neutral. Automatic Transaxle New Vehicle “Break-In” xT:ght Viiion 2-46 2-2-1 2-13 4-16...
  • Page 364 Odometer Odometer. Trip Off-Road Recovery Oil. Engine ..... . . Oil Pressure Warning Light Outside Mirror ....Overdrive.
  • Page 365 Replacement Bulbs Parts Wheel Replacing Reporting Restraints Checking Child Head Replacing Parts After a Crash Systemcheck Reverse. Automatic Transaxle Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance. Canadian Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation. Tires safety Belt Extender ....Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belts Adults...
  • Page 366 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 SheetMetalDamage Shift Lever Shifting Automatic Transaxle Into Park (P) ........
  • Page 367 Tires Alignment and Balance BuyingNew Chains Changing a Rat Cleaning Compact Spare Inflation Inflationcheck Inspection and Rotation Loading Pressure Temperature Traction Treadwear Uniform Quality Grading Used Replacement Wheel Wear Indicators Wheel Replacement When It's Time for New TopStrap TorqueLock Torque. Wheel Nut Towing From the Front From the Rear...
  • Page 368 Underbody Flushing Service Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Control Damagewarnings Dimensions Identification Number Loading Storage Ventilation System Visor Vanity Mirrors Visors. Sun ....... w a r n i n g Devices Warning Lights.
  • Page 369 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT 2.4L ENGINE SURGTANK OIL DIPSTICK P5-16 P6-12 REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6-6 TRUNK RELEASE P2-11 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual.

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