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  • Page 2 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use, 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8. Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
  • Page 3 @ w W M O T O R S , GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem and the name SKYLARK are ,gegistered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Please keep -this manual your there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you: sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so wner can use it.

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together things quickly.

  • Page 5: 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 6 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. These symbols For example, are important these symbols are used on an for you original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT UNLOCK EYES BY...

  • Page 8: 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. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.

  • Page 9: Seats And Seat Controls

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

  • Page 10: 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 to the right or to the left to adjust the support for...

  • Page 11: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Power $eat Controls ( I f 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.

  • Page 13: Rear Seats

    Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in crash you could go into it, front of you.

  • Page 14: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    When you fold the seatback up, push the top of the seat, making sure the seat is completely closed to ensure the seat locks in a sudden stop or crash. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belt properly.
  • Page 15 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.

  • Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
  • Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
  • Page 18 instrument or the panel 1-11...
  • Page 19 safety :belt or not. But you c,an unbuckle a belt, even you're upside down. And your chance of .being conscious during and after accident, so- but especially~in side and other collisions. 1-12...

  • Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. I f a child will be riding vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
  • Page 22 1-15...
  • Page 23 centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. @’ What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.
  • Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 25 warn The shoulder belt is under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would ’...
  • Page 26 &= What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to 1-19...

  • Page 28: Right Front Passenger Position

    The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

  • Page 30: How The Air Bag System Works

    There is an a i r bag readiness light on-the instrument panel, which shows The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
  • Page 31 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-24 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly might force the object into that 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...
  • Page 32 When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.’’ If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about to 14 mph (14 to 23...
  • Page 33 What you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize inflated. Some components of the air bag module steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s will be hot for a short time.
  • Page 34 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag.
  • Page 37 The lap part of the belt should be worn low the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.

  • Page 38: 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 42: Smaller Children And Babies

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and a l l children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 43 Smaller children and babies should restrained in^ a child or infant restraint. The will instructions for the restraint 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 44 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a 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 will suddenly become a 2404b.

  • Page 45: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. &= What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will...
  • Page 46 A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a crash.
  • Page 47 A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
  • Page 48 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;...

  • Page 49: Where To Put The Restraint

    When choosing a child restraint, be sure restraint is designed to be used 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. I f 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 2. Pick up the latch plate, run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

  • Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
  • Page 53 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

  • Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicie has a right front passenger air bag.
  • Page 55 4. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face^ or safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

  • Page 56: Larger Children

    Larger Children...
  • Page 57 Accident statistics show that children are safer are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
  • Page 58 Never do this. Here child is sitting in seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. I f 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 59: Checking Your Restraint Systems

    Saf y elt Exte Ser If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to will dealer 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 60 NOTES . ._ . . 1-53...
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  • 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 vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are working properly and what to do if you have a problem. Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
  • Page 63 Keys 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 vehicle with young children.
  • Page 64 key, your Bm-ck dealer lor neea a- new =go to correct key code.
  • Page 65 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 obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a...

  • 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’s or front passenger’s door lock switch. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All your doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

  • Page 67: Rear Door Security Lock

    Rear Door Security Lock Your vehicle may be equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: 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 vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

  • Page 69: Operation

    This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement or...
  • Page 70 NOTICE: - h e battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
  • Page 71 To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry: Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down.

  • Page 72: Remote Trunk Release

    Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO.

  • Page 73: Remote Trunk Release Lockout

    Remote Trunk Release Lockout The lackout switch is mounted on the trunk lid latch on the inside of the trunk to disable the remote trunk release inside the passenger compartment. With the lockout control in OW, you can use the remote trunk release.

  • Page 74: Parking Lots

    I f the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service. See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the Buick Prernium Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-252-11 12. ( I n Canada call 1-800-268-6800).

  • Page 75: Ignition Positions

    New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 or so.
  • Page 76 LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in LOCK. With a steering column shift lever, this position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. With the console shift lever, this position locks your ignition and steering wheel. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.

  • Page 77: Starting Your Engine

    The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than if your Buick is 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
  • Page 78 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.

  • Page 79: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

    Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. I f don’t, your engine might not perform properly.

  • Page 80: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater

    3100 Engine In very cold weather, 0°F 18 " C ) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

  • Page 81: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. I f be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The ans~wer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
  • Page 82 It is dangerous get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 83 (N): NEUTRAL In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing”...
  • Page 84 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

  • Page 85: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake Dedal with vour left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.

  • Page 86: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting Into PARK (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the move suddenly.
  • Page 87 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the key in the ignition to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key vehicle is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever (If Equipped) 1.

  • Page 88: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.

  • Page 89: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on...

  • Page 90: 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. Engine Exhaust CAUTION* Engine exhaust can kill. (CO), carbon monoxide which you can’t see or smell.

  • Page 91: 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 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 92: Manual Windows

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

  • Page 93: 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 94: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    li.wn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up down.

  • Page 95: Windshield Wipers

    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 signaVmultifunction beam lever toward you a little (but not so far that you hear a click).

  • Page 96: 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 in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the mount of delay. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you fi-om seeing well enough in a storm to drive safely.

  • Page 97: Cruise Control (If Equipped)

    In freezing weather, don’t use your wmher until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. With the low-speed delay, the wipers window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
  • Page 98 CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
  • Page 99 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 100 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. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

  • Page 101: Headlamps On Reminder

    The headlamp switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Turn the knob to the right to PARK to turn on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamp and instrument panel lighting. The headlamps will remain off. Turn the knob to LIGHTS to turn on your headlamps.

  • Page 102: Automatic Light Control (Alc)

    The DRL and the ALC systems will remain off any time your automatic transaxle vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is engaged. The DRL and ALC systems will remain off any time your manual transaxle vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake is engaged.

  • Page 103: Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)

    Interior Lamp Delay When you lift the outside handle of either open either rear door, the larnps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out shortly after the ignition is turned on and all doors have been closed. If the ignition was recently turned off, the lamps will fade out after four seconds.

  • Page 104: Trunk Lamp

    Rear Reading Lamps (If Equipped) The rear seat reading lamps are turned on by pressing the switch next to the lamp above the rear doors. Press the switch again to turn the lamp off. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open Battery Saver Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.

  • Page 105: Outside Mirrors

    Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable drrving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your car. Moving the day/night adjustment at the bottom of the mirror allows you to change the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind you.

  • Page 106: Convex Outside Mirror

    Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface 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)

    Center Console Cupholder (If Equipped) The console provides space for holding a cup drink. To access the cupholder, pull the lid forward. Rear Seat Cupholder (If Equipped) The rear of the console provides space for holding a cup or soft drink for the rear passengers as well. the cupholder, pull the lid downward.

  • Page 108: Garment Hook

    The cigarette lighter is near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready.
  • Page 109 2-48...
  • Page 110 The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Vent B. Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever C. Horn D. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E. Instrument Panel Cluster E Rear Window Defogger Switch G. Climate Control System H. Glove Box I. Console Gear Shift Lever (If Equipped) J.

  • Page 111: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your Buick is equipped with one of the following instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. in your vehicle. Standard Cluster 2-50 Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster...
  • Page 112 Optional Cluster APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK 2-51...

  • Page 113: Trip Odometer

    2-52 Trip Odometer trip have driven since you last set it push the button, Tachometer (If Equipped) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute (rpm). odometer can tell many miles you zero.

  • Page 114: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    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. The pictures will help you locate them.
  • Page 115 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 already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds.

  • Page 116: Battery Light

    Battery Light When you start the engine, this light will come l i l on briefly, to show that your generator and battery charging systems are working. I f the light stays on after the engine is started, you need service, and should take your vehicle to the dealer at once.
  • Page 117 Your brake system may not be working properly the brake system warning light is on. Driving 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 118 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If 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 it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service.

  • Page 119: Low Coolant Warning Light

    This means that your engine coolant has overheated. 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. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows you what to do.

  • Page 120: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) CHECK ENGINE United States Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.

  • Page 122: Oil Pressure Warning Light

    Have you recently changed brands of fuel? I f so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel’’ in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gem, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
  • Page 123 Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by...
  • Page 124 Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START. The THEFT light will stay on until the SYSTEM vehicle starts. the light flashes, the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see "Passlock" in the Index.
  • Page 125 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left. You FUEL need to get more right away. 2-64 Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage.
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  • Page 128: 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 vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 -2 Comfort Controls Climate Control System A i r...

  • Page 129: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls This part tells you how to make your for you. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your vehicle when the car is moving. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any air choice and any fan speed.

  • Page 130: Air Conditioning

    VENT This setting allows outside air to flow through the instrument panel outlets. HTR: This setting sends most of the air through the heater ducts. Adjust the temperature control to a warm setting. If you have the engine coolant heater, you can ”...

  • Page 131: Ventilation System

    If you turn on the rear defogger while driving at or above 45 mph (70 km/h), it will stay on as long maintained. You must press the button to shut it off. If you drive below 45 mph (70 km/h) 10 minutes, the rear defogger will automatically shut off.

  • Page 132: Audio Systems

    Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan control to HIGH for a few moments before driving off.

  • Page 133: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)

    AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn decrease volume. m C A L L : .
  • Page 134 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-EM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4.
  • Page 135 If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassette tape player. Your tape bias is set automatically. If E and a number appear on the radio display, won’t play because of an error.
  • Page 136 (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The display will show either seconds when you press the button. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
  • Page 137 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is will show for a few seconds.
  • Page 138 AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons. AUTO SET will flash whle seeking and will remain on until this function complete. To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO SET again.
  • Page 140 SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on. If both a tape and a disc are installed, the system will first go to tape play; TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display. If SOURCE is pressed again, the system will go to disc play;...

  • Page 141: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    (2): NEXT Press this button to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the disc.
  • Page 142 The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed.
  • Page 143 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature A r Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 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 144: Understanding Radio Reception

    Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
  • Page 145 When using a scrubbing ac;lluI1, IlUIl-dDrdSlVe cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appeav as a broken tape. the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning.

  • Page 146: Care Of Your Compact Disc Player

    Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
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  • Page 148: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find infomation about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering 4- 10 4-12...

  • Page 150: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 151 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 152 The body takes about an hour to rid itself in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be carefid” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child A person with even a moderate BAC rnight not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

  • Page 154: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 155 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.

  • Page 156: Enhanced Traction System

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

  • Page 157: Braking In Emergencies

    lever When you move the shift to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), the system will turn off. The Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you move the shift lever to another position, the system won’t turn off right away.

  • Page 158: Steering In Emergencies

    What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions.
  • Page 159 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can tum it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you~have avoided the object.

  • Page 161: Loss Of Control

    ~~~~ Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
  • Page 162 vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize wanzing clues such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “&ored surface” when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. and slow down Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.

  • Page 163: Night Vision

    Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
  • Page 164 Driving i n Rain and Wet Roads 4-17...
  • Page 165 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-18...

  • Page 166: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
  • Page 167 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the 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...

  • Page 168: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 4-21...

  • Page 169: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll ready and willing to help if you need 4-22...

  • Page 170: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 171 I f 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 172: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 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 173: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...

  • Page 174: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    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 175 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

  • Page 176: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps battery charged.

  • Page 177: Towing Your Vehicle From The Rear

    Set the paking 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. Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel.

  • Page 178: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle [ h l TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT COLD TIRE PRESSURE SPEED SIZE TIRE FRT. SPA. TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER‘S MANUAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight may properly carry.
  • Page 179 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 180: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.

  • Page 181: Weight Of The Trailer

    If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.

  • Page 182: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

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

  • Page 183: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires

    ‘Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires :Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper !limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or ;see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure :you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, “including the weight of the trailer tongue.

  • Page 184: Following Distance

    Driving with a nailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.

  • Page 185: Making Turns

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

  • Page 186: 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 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 how to do it: 1.
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  • Page 188: 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 Hazard Warning Flashers 5- 2 Other Warning Devices 5- 3 Jump Starting 5- 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5- 14 Engine Overheating the road.

  • Page 190: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting I f your battery has run down, you another vehicle and some jumper cables to Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safe :ly. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
  • Page 191 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the j u m p cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
  • Page 192 4. Open the hoods and locate both batteries. Find the positive and negative each battery. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
  • Page 193 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. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+ ) terminal of the good "...
  • Page 194 P a r t A. Heavy Metal Engine Good Battery C . Dead Battery...
  • Page 195 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 196 ~CAUTICPN: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier adequately secured. This can cause a serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or 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 197: Front Towing

    Front Towing Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. 5-10...
  • Page 198 NOTICE: Attach safety chain xound the outboard .end of each. lo,wer control separate arm.

  • Page 199: Rear Towing

    Rear Towing 55 rnph (88 kmh), 500 miles (800 Tow Limits Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier section. Also be sure to use the proper particular vehicle. 5-12 k m ) NOTICE:...
  • Page 200 NOTICE: (Continued) Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.

  • Page 201: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a COOLANT waming light on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and. “Low Coolant Warning Light” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-14 Steam from an overheated engine can Burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.

  • Page 202: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.

  • Page 203: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 2.4L (Code T) Engine 5-16 3100 (Code M) Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fan...
  • Page 204 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.

  • Page 205: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank

    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but 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 the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
  • Page 206 your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL@ coolant. NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
  • Page 209 Changing a 1 re If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. C 1 nging a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.

  • Page 210: Tire And Tools

    The following steps will tell you how to use the change a tire. Removing the Spare Lift and remove the cover. You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.
  • Page 211 Turn the wing nut to the left and remove it. Then lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk. Your vehicle’s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray.

  • Page 212: Spare Tire

    Spare Tire...
  • Page 213 18” (46cm) 18” (46cm)
  • Page 214 Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 215 7. Remove the wheel cover from the wheel, if your vehicle has them. Then remove the wheel. 5-28 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
  • Page 216 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing serious accident. 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...
  • Page 217 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
  • Page 218 Storing the Flat CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or oth'er equipmeat passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these the proper pl'ace. ~ I I in the A.

  • Page 219: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing the Spare 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. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
  • Page 220 NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car guide rails. The compact spare can get caught the rails. That can damage the tire and and maybe other parts your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires.

  • Page 221: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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  • Page 224: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care 6- 8 6- 12 6-18 6-19 6-22 , 6 2 5 6-25 6-25 6-27 6-28 6-3 1 6-32 6-38 6-39 6-47 6-48 6-50 6-51 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-61 6-61 6-62 6-62 6-62...

  • Page 225: 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 use the proper Buick Service Manual. you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications”...

  • Page 226: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off.
  • Page 227 If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of...

  • Page 228: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 229 Pull up on the release lever to unlatch the 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 door is closed and latched after refueling The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle.
  • Page 230 If you get gasoune on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.

  • Page 231: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved containers.

  • Page 235: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil The following section will tell you how to check your engine oil. Only the 3100 engine is equipped with a CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel. the instrument panel comes CHECK on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.

  • Page 236: Checking Engine Oil

    3100 Engine The engine oil dipstick on the 3 100 engine is located directly behind the engine fan. T m off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.

  • Page 237: When To Add Engine Oil

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

  • Page 238: What Kind Of Engine 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. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the back in when you’re through.
  • Page 239 RECOMMENDED SAE UISCOSITY GRADE ERIGINE OILS WEATHER "C DO NOT USE S h E 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE NOT RECOMMENDED Goodwrench@ oil meets all the your vehicle. requirements €or...

  • Page 240: Engine Oil Additives

    Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside...

  • Page 242: 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. you do it yourself, be sure to follow a l l the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.

  • Page 244: How To Add Fluid

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use.

  • Page 245: What To Use

    What to Use...
  • Page 246 If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE: If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors additives which d a h to improve-the system. These can be harmfd.
  • Page 247 Checking Codant :Itr',...

  • Page 248: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

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

  • Page 249: How To Check 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 250: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled-WASHELR FLUID OmY. Add washer fluid until the full. tank is 6-27...
  • Page 252 BRAKE When brake fluid faus to a low level, came on, See “Bxake warning- light will i n the Index. Light’’ .Always clekn the brake fluid reservoir cap around the cap befine removing it. This will help keep from entering the reservoir. dirt Canada bdce...
  • Page 253 ;Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard a l l the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
  • Page 254 Battery 1,000 miles Every new Buick has an AC Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend an AC Delco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.

  • Page 255: Halogen Bulbs

    This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps. For bulb sizes, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulbs not listed in this section, contact your Buick dealer service department. 6-32 Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
  • Page 256 1. Raise the hood. On the driver’s side, locate the 2. Remove the top two bolts and lift the headlamp headlamp bulb access cover. To remove the access assembly upward. cover retainers, turn them one-quarter of a turn to the 3.
  • Page 257 4. Pull the bulbhocket straight out from the 5. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab pulling it away from the plastic base. access cover. 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Reverse the procedures to reinstall the headlamp bulb. 6-34...

  • Page 258: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Gmtly lift up the trim cmer. Use a scmwdriver ifaecessaxy. 2. Pull of€ the trim cover. 3. Gently remuve md replace the bulbs. 4. Reverse this procedure to reassemble the lamp. Rear Exterior Lamps only A. Back-up Lamp B.
  • Page 259 Back-up and Trunk Lid Taillamps Open the trunk lid and locate the back-up lamps on the inside of the lid. Gently remove the bulbs from the socket. Replace the bulb in the socket. Close the trunk lid. 6-36 Signal and Stop/Taillamps For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs”...
  • Page 260 2. Carefully push one end of the plastic taillamp brace in while pulling the brace toward the front the vehicle. 3. Gently wiggle the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb. 5. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp.
  • Page 262 Tires...
  • Page 263 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy.

  • Page 264: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 Any time you notice unusual km). wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.

  • Page 265: Buying New Tires

    When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places...

  • Page 266: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. I f you tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.

  • Page 267: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

  • Page 268: Wheel Replacement

    This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Buick model. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.

  • Page 269: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. I f you have to replace a wheel, use a new original equipment wheel.

  • Page 270: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
  • Page 271 6-48...

  • Page 272: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

    Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2.

  • Page 273: Care Of Safety Belts

    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.

  • Page 274: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn.

  • Page 275: Finish Care

    Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your vehicle has a “basecoatlclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
  • Page 276 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 277: Appearance Care Materials Chart

    Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE 23 in. x 25 in. 994954 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050173 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 8 oz.

  • Page 278: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

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

  • Page 279: Electrical System

    Electrical System ..Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer f’irsL equipment damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment components from working as they should. ’Your vehicle has an air bag system.

  • Page 280: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your c~ar are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
  • Page 281 Fuse Usage PWR WDO Power Window (Circuit Breaker) TURN Turn Signal Lamps A l m Module (Illuminated Entry, INT LPS Warning Chimes, Overhead Lamps, MapReading Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Trugk Lamp, Radio, Power Mirrors), Anti-Lock Brakes 6-58 Fuse Osage PWR ST Power Seat Radio HTR-NC...
  • Page 282 Engine DR LK 1...
  • Page 283 Power Accessories, Stoplamp STOP LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition Switched Circuits IGN SW Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) Fuse Panel Your steering wheel controls are protected by fuses. For service, contact your Buick dealer service department.
  • Page 284 6-61...

  • Page 285: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Air Conditioning Kefrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L .
  • Page 286 NOTES 6-63...
  • Page 287 6-64...

  • Page 288: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

    Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehcle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition...
  • Page 289 Protection Have you purchased the GM Protection .Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick dealer for details. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehiclein good working condition, but also helps the environment.

  • Page 290: How This Section Is Organized

    How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.

  • Page 291: 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 292: Short Trip/City Intervals

    Maintenance Schedule TripKity Short Definition Follow the Short TripKity 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 293 Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity 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.

  • Page 294: Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule

    Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) should be performed after 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 k m ) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000...
  • Page 295 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 filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

  • Page 296: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

    Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional infomation. (See footnote ++.) (Also see footnote 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 297 Short Tri-CCit;~ Maintenance Schedule 4,000 Miles 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” in the Index rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 298 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 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. (See footnote?.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 299 DATE DATE MILEAGE 7-12...
  • Page 300 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote ++.) (Also see footnote 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F...
  • Page 301 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 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” rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 302 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 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. (See footnote”f) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 303 72,000 Miles (120 000 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” proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 304 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 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” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 305 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 306 Short TripKity Maintenance Sche'dule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fkst). An EmiJ'siori Control Service. DATE MILEAGE (Continued) 7-19...
  • Page 307 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
  • Page 308 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See ‘“Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 310 Lung Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 311 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis comp ?s (or every 12 (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 312 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

  • Page 313: Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

    Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace 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. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 314 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote ++.) (Also see footnote 82,500 Miles (137 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).
  • Page 315 r z g Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 000 km) (Continued) 90,000 Miles (150 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. (See footnote”f) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 316 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.

  • Page 317: 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 318: At Least Twice A Year

    At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
  • Page 319 Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
  • Page 321 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 dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.

  • Page 322: 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 323 7-36...
  • Page 324 USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl...
  • Page 325 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 from “Owner Checks and 7-3s Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
  • Page 326 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE SERVICED BY READING 7-39...
  • Page 327 Maintenance Record 7-40...
  • Page 328 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY READING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-41...
  • Page 329 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-42...

  • Page 330: 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 publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users...

  • Page 331: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure Buick dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and 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 of dealership management.
  • Page 332 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling Canada, contact GM of Canada 1-800-521-7300. Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 333: 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-BUICK. (TTY users in...

  • Page 334: Roadside Assistance

    Roadside Assistance...

  • Page 335: Courtesy Transportation

    Courtesy Transportation, a program which will provide Buick retail and lease customers with: Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Buick Motor Division, up to $30 a day (five days maximum) 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 336: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Buick and your Buick dealer to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern...

  • Page 337: Warranty Information

    Some state laws may require you to use this program -before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-521-7300. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

  • Page 338: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 339 1998 BUCK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
  • Page 341 NOTES &l 8-12...

  • Page 342: Section 9 Index

    Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet Adjuster. Seat AirBag How Does it Restrain ....... . How it Works Location Readiness Light...
  • Page 343 Brake Adjustment Fluid Master Cylinder Parking PedalTravel Replacing System Parts System Warning Light Trailer ....Transaxle Shift Interlock ....Transaxle Shift Interlock Check Wear Brakes.
  • Page 344 ........Vinyl .
  • Page 345 French Jmguag~ Mmad Front.-Tiwixig. FQel ..Fi.Iling Fqxtabke Ccmtaipgr Y~ztr maing :Gag.e In &rei@ Cmn~es .Fases and Cjrcidt Breakers Hw& W&g Flash@$ ....:5-10: .
  • Page 346 ...,... l-6 HeadRestraints ........Headlamps Bulb Replacement High/Low Beam Changer OnReminder...
  • Page 348 ........Odometer ....... . . Odometer.
  • Page 349 s a f e t y Belt Extender ....Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belts Adults Care ....Center Rear Passenger Position Children Driver Position...
  • Page 350 Service and Appearance Care ....Service and Owner Publications Service Publications Servicing Your Bag-Equipped Buick SheetMetalDamage Shift Lever Shifting Automatic Transaxle ....... . .
  • Page 351 ..From Front . ~ , . ~. r . . , ..-..% ". 4-29 ,. . .4-J8 , ~ , 4-36 &38 , . , * . < . , . . I ,.
  • Page 352 Ventilation System Visor Vanity Mirrol"s Visors, 2-47 2-47 2-31. 2-31 .2-31 ..... . 2-31 ..... .2-35 .
  • Page 353 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT 2.4L ENGINE SURGTANK P5-16 OIL DIPSTICK FUEL DOOR P6-5 .----- 3100 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY ’ TIRES HOOD WINDSHIELD FLUID P6-39 RELEASE RESERVOIR BA~-&RY P6-9 P6-27 P6-31 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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