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2004 Buick Regal Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-6

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-27

Air Bag Systems

...................................... 1-46

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-9

Windows

................................................. 2-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-31

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-34

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-35

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-36

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-17

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-44

............................ 1-54

............................ 2-16

........... 2-17

.......................... 3-2

......... 3-26

.................. 3-42

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-31

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-53

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-61

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-89

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-97

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Buick Regal Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-6 Safety Belts ... 1-6 Child Restraints ... 1-27 Air Bag Systems ... 1-46 Restraint System Check ... 1-54 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name REGAL are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will 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 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-6 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-6 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-6 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-11 Driver Position ...1-12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-19...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9: Six-Way Power Seats
Six-Way Power Seats The control for the driver’s side power seat is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger’s side power seat. That control is located on the outboard side of the passenger’s seat cushion.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback, then move the seatback to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward.
Page 11: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat If the vehicle has a split folding seat, you can gain access to the interior of the vehicle through the trunk. To do this, pull forward on the seat tab, located on the side of the rear seat, to move the rear seatback down.
Page 13 CAUTION: 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 14: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
Page 15 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 16 or the instrument panel... 1-10 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 17: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 18: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 19 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 end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 20: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 21 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 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 23 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: 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 increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 25: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 26: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-12. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing.
Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-26. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 28 Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 29 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 30 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 31 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 32: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-26 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 33: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a...
Page 34 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-28 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt...
Page 35: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: 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 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 36 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold CAUTION: (Continued) 1-30 CAUTION: (Continued) it.
Page 37 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 38: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 39 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 40 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 41: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, 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 42: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 43: Top Strap Anchor Location
CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 44 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead it uses vehicles anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 45 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position.
Page 46: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System (Rear)
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear) 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
Page 47 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-41...
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor 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 49 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 50: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38.
Page 51 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-45...
Page 52: Air Bag Systems
6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the 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 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt, even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 54 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
Page 55: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-49...
Page 56 If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-50 CAUTION: 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 causing severe injury or even death.
Page 57: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 58: Instrument Panel
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.
Page 59 CAUTION: When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 60: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems.
Page 61: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 62 NOTES 1-56...
Page 63: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-11 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-15...
Page 64: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 65: Remote Keyless Entry System
® prevent theft. See PASS-Key II on page 2-16 for more information. Your dealer or Buick Roadside Assistance can provide the correct codes for the keys. Contact your dealer or see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
Page 66: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 67: Security Feedback
(Remote Alarm): Press this button to activate an alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACCESSORY for the remote alarm to work. When the remote alarm button is pressed, the headlamps will ﬂash, the horn will sound repeatedly, and the interior lamps will turn on. The alarms will turn off when one of the following occurs: •...
Page 68: Delayed Locking
Programming the UNLOCK Command One of four modes can be selected to conﬁrm an UNLOCK command. Mode 1 (One Chime): No Veriﬁcation Mode 2 (Two Chimes): Horn Chirp Mode 3 (Three Chimes): Headlamps Flash Mode 4 (Four Chimes): Horn Chirp and Headlamps Flash The vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3.
Page 69: Illumination On Remote Activation
Programming Delayed Locking Delayed locking has two modes. Mode One (One Chime): Delayed locking is turned off. Mode Two (Two Chimes): Delayed locking is turned on. 1. Close the doors. 2. Move the ignition key to the RUN position. 3. Apply the egular brakes. 4.
Page 70: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement The battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. If the battery is weak the transmitter will not work within its normal range. It is probably time to change the battery if you have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter works.
Page 71: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 72 Power Door Locks The vehicle has front power door lock switches. Press the top portion of a door lock switch to unlock or the bottom portion to lock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. 2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks...
Page 73: Lockout Protection
The vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Close all of the doors. 3.
Page 74: Trunk Lock
Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 75: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Trunk Assist Handle Notice: Using the trunk assist handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the trunk assist handle only to help you close the trunk lid. The vehicle may have an assist handle located on the inside of the trunk lid toward the driver’s side...
Page 76: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 77: Power Windows
Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest are used to control each of the windows when the ignition is in the ON position. Each passenger door has its own window switch. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature.
Page 78: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. ®...
Page 79: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
If a key is accidentally used that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter will not work. The SECURITY warning light on the instrument panel will then come on. But you do not have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the ®...
Page 80: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be turned to ﬁve different positions: A (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate when the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it counterclockwise.
Page 81: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position. That is a safety feature. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
Page 82: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater The vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. The vehicle will start easier and get 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 83: Automatic Transaxle Operation
How long should the coolant heater be kept plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil used in the vehicle, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, contact your dealer in the area where the vehicle will be parking. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 84 CAUTION: 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 vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Page 85 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when the vehicle is being towed. CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 86: Parking Brake
Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2).
Page 87: Shifting Into Park (P)
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39.
Page 88: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: 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 PARK (P) 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) The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the OFF position. The regular brakes must be fully applied before the vehicle can be shifted from PARK (P) when the ignition in RUN.
Page 90: Parking Over Things That Burn
The key will not be able to be removed from the ignition unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released. The second override access slot is located on the upper right side of the console shift panel.
Page 91: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 92: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 93: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from other vehicles’ headlamps, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror, to the night position. To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever.
Page 94: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on or off. When it is on, the mirror will darken gradually to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside.
Page 95: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or the right. Then use the four-way arrows located on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction.
Page 96: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 97: Storage Areas
Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge ® OnStar Personal Calling ® With OnStar Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges.
Page 98: Sunroof
Convenience Net The vehicle has a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as possible.
Page 99: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-4 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-5 Exterior Lamps ...3-11 Interior Lamps ...3-14 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-17 Climate Controls ...3-17 Dual Climate Control System ...3-17 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-20 Outlet Adjustment ...3-24...
Page 100: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 101: Audio System(S)
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-11. B. Fog Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-11. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. D.
Page 102: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others to use caution when approaching your vehicle. They also let police know you have a problem. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the top of the steering column.
Page 103: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Horn Press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel enables the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The lever that lets the steering wheel tilt is located on the outboard side of the steering column.
Page 104: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever up or down. The lever returns to its original position when the turn is completed. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 105: Windshield Wipers
Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are off. Pull the turn signal lever toward you a little, but not so much that you hear a click.
Page 106: Cruise Control
(Windshield Washer): At the top of the multifunction lever, there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to the preset speed. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-42.
Page 107 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 108 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 in the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 109: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The control located to the left of the cluster on the instrument panel, operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way to turn off all lamps. Parking Lamps: Pull the control out, halfway to the ﬁrst position, to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: •...
Page 110: Delayed Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 111: Fog Lamps
This feature can be turned on and off by doing the followihg: 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Press and hold the LOCK position on the power door lock switch while turning the exterior lamps control on and off two times.
Page 112: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel lights can be brightened or dimmed by turning the exterior lamp knob. Turning the knob all the way clockwise turns on the courtesy lamps. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several courtesy lamps come on to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 113: Delayed Exit Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. When the ignition key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs: •...
Page 114: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door. Battery Rundown Protection This helps prevent the vehicle’s battery from draining in case the interior courtesy lamps, reading lamps, trunk lamp, underhood lamp, glove box lamps, or sun visor vanity lamps, if equipped, are accidently left on.
Page 115: Climate Controls
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The center front ashtray is located below the instrument panel comfort controls. To remove the ashtray, open the storage door. Then open the ashtray lid, lift up and pull it out. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot.
Page 116 VENT (Ventilation): This mode brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. BI-LEV (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the windshield.
Page 117: Defogging And Defrosting
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. Select BI-LEV and set the temperature levers to a comfortable setting. The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body.
Page 118: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control System The vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling and ventilation can be controlled with it. 3-20 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed.
Page 119 2. Press the AUTO button. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If the system is set at the warmest temperature setting, 90°F (32°C), hot air will be directed to the ﬂoor, the fan will increase to the highest speed, and the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature.
Page 120 FAN: Press the up arrow on the FAN control to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, if equipped, may need to be replaced.
Page 121: Passenger Control
For quick cool down on hot days, press the AUTO button. The system will automatically enter the recirculation mode where the temperature will be at the full cold position for maximum cooling. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water dripping underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal.
Page 122: Outlet Adjustment
Use the WINDSHIELD/FLOOR mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. FRONT (Defrost): This setting brings in outside air and directs most of the air through the defrost outlet.
Page 123: Operation Tips
Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. •...
Page 124: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
8. Remove the passenger compartment air ﬁlter by pulling up on its tab. 9. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter. For the type of ﬁlter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 6. 3-26 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators...
Page 125: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let the driver know at a glance how the vehicle is running. It will show how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically.
Page 126: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 127: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Tachometer If the vehicle has a tachometer, it displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 128: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 129 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, as a check to show that it is working. Then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while the vehicle is being driven, there may be a problem with the charging system.
Page 130: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem.
Page 131: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If the vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), the traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • When the system is turned off by pressing the traction control button located on the panel directly behind the automatic transaxle shift lever.
Page 132: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
The low traction light also comes on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will function properly and indicate when the traction control system is active. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the...
Page 133: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light The vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor that indicates a large change in the pressure in one tire. The system stores the tire pressures of the vehicle’s properly inﬂated tires. The LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other three tires.
Page 134: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 135: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 136: Maintenance Schedule
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down.
Page 137: Low Oil Level Light
Low Oil Level Light With the oil level monitoring system the LOW OIL light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not come on brieﬂy, have the low oil level sensor system checked so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 138: Security Light
Security Light The SECURITY light will come on when the key is turned to START, and will stay on until the vehicle starts. It will also ﬂash if the ignition key is too dirty or wet for ® the PASS-Key II system to read the resistor pellet.
Page 139: Service Vehicle Soon Light
Service Vehicle Soon Light The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light will come on if there are certain non-emission related vehicle problems. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult your dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance.
Page 140: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light United States If the vehicle’s fuel is low, a circular light on the instrument panel cluster will come on and a chime will sound periodically until fuel is added to the fuel tank. It will also come on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working.
Page 141: Control Buttons
Control Buttons 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine The DIC has three buttons that control its functions. The English/Metric (E/M), RESET and MODE buttons for the DIC are located to the left of the steering wheel, just below the instrument panel cluster. MODE: Press this button to change the mode being displayed.
Page 142: Audio System(S)
Modes AVG ECON (Average Economy): This mode shows the average fuel economy of the vehicle since it was last reset. Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of overall driving and driving conditions. To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point, press the RESET button while the average fuel economy is displayed in the DIC.
Page 143: Setting The Time
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it ﬁrst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle, ﬁnd out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 144: Setting Preset Stations
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To get to SCV, push the TUNE/AUDIO button repeatedly until SPEED VOL is displayed. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO button to select OFF, MIN, MED, or MAX.
Page 145 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release AUDIO until BASS, MID, or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREBLE.
Page 146 Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 147: Rds Messages
SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SEEK arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY.
Page 148: Radio Messages
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 149 Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track.
Page 150: Radio With Cassette And Cd
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 151 SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To get to SCV, press the TUNE/AUDIO knob repeatedly until SPEED VOL is displayed. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO knob to select OFF, MIN, MED or MAX.
Page 152 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release AUDIO until BASS, MID, or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREBLE.
Page 153 Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 154 SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The P-TYPE symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SEEK arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY.
Page 155: Playing A Cassette Tape
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 156: Cassette Tape Messages
(Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse quickly within the tape. The radio will play while the tape reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly within the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances.
Page 157: Cd Adapter Kits
CLEAN PLAYER: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-63.
Page 158 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this pushbutton to play the passage. (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
Page 159: Theft-Deterrent Feature
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 160: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the next or to the previous radio station. If a cassette tape or CD is playing, the player will advance to the next or the previous selection.
Page 161: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly or they may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 162: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 163: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Full-Range Traction Control System ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-14 Passing ...4-14 Loss of Control ...4-15 Driving at Night ...4-17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-18...
Page 164: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-6. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 165 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 166 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 will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 167: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 168 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that is only an average.
Page 169: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. United States If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 170: Braking In Emergencies
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. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 171: Full-Range Traction Control System
If you do not have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking technique. This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels.
Page 172: Traction Control System (Tcs)
The full-range traction control system automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should be left on. But the system can be turned off. The full-range traction control system should be turned off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required.
Page 173 The TCS operates in all transaxle shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position that was chosen, so use the lower gears only when necessary. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21. While the TCS is on, the TRAC OFF light could come on the instrument...
Page 174: Power Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 175: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 176: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd 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 177: Loss Of Control
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 178 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 179: 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. •...
Page 180: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night.
Page 181 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 182: Driving Through Flowing 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 are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 183: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 184: 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 185: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Page 186: 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 on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 187 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well.
Page 188: 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. 4-26 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 189: 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 will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 190: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you will want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see Braking on page 4-6. This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.) Whether you have the anti-lock braking system or not, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 191 • 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. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 192: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 193: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the system off. See Full-Range Traction Control System on page 4-9 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10.
Page 194: Dolly Towing
Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 195: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 196 The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label, Example 1, the label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch.
Page 197 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 198 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs x 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 4-36 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle...
Page 199 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) x 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 200 If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load, spread it out. Do not carry more than 167 lbs (75 kg) in your trunk. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 201: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 202: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
And, it can also depend on any special equipment that is on the vehicle. Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to:...
Page 203: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 204: Safety Chains
Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. Here are some rules to follow: • The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches.
Page 205: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, get to know the rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Page 206: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When towing a trailer, the vehicle may need a different turn signal ﬂasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on the instrument panel will ﬂash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you are about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 207: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply the regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start the engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 208 NOTES 4-46...
Page 209: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 210 Section 5 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-73 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-75 Wheel Replacement ...5-75 Tire Chains ...5-76 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-77 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-78 Compact Spare Tire ...5-89 Appearance Care ...5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-90 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 Weatherstrips ...5-92 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-93...
Page 211: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 212: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 213: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 214: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Page 215: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 216 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel ﬁll opening. CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 217: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When putting the fuel cap back on, turn it clockwise until a click is heard. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Page 218: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-10 CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 219: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle located to the left of the steering column below the instrument panel. 2. Push the secondary hood release, located under the hood, to the right to disengage it. 3.
Page 220: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 engine, you will see: 5-12...
Page 221 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-42. B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-46. C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 5-46. D. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-98. E.
Page 222 When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, you will see: 5-14...
Page 223 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-42. B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-46. C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 5-46. D. Underhood Electrical Center. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-98. E.
Page 224: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 225: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 226: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-18...
Page 227: Engine Oil Additives
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 228: When To Change Engine Oil
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System™) Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably.
Page 229: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 230: How To Check And Add Oil
How to Check and Add Oil Park the vehicle on a level surface. Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. CAUTION: If you remove the supercharger oil ﬁll plug while the engine is hot, pressure may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil ﬁll hole.
Page 231 To check or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw and clamp on the air duct. 2. Lift the two clips located on the top of the ﬁlter assembly to unlock the cover. 3. Disconnect the duct and reposition it while removing the cover.
Page 232: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check the automatic transaxle ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 233 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: • Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear, pausing for about three seconds in each gear.
Page 234: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the crosshatched area on the dipstick.
Page 235: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If this coolant mixture is used, nothing else needs to be added. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 236 Adding Coolant If the vehicle needs more coolant, add the proper ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29.
Page 237: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overﬂow tube on the radiator ﬁller neck. The radiator pressure cap is located near the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 238: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get CAUTION: (Continued) 5-30 CAUTION: (Continued)
Page 239: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheated engine warning can indicate a serious problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-34. If there is an overheated engine warning, and no steam is seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicles: •...
Page 240: Cooling System
Cooling System When it is safe to lift the hood, this is what will be seen: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-32 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 241 If it is not, there may be a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Page 242 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If no problem has been found yet, but the coolant level is not at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for more information.
Page 243: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
If the overheated warnings continue, there is one more thing that can be done. Add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 244 1. The radiator pressure cap can be removed when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 5-36 2.
Page 245 3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil ﬁll tube and cap before removing. Twist the oil ﬁll tube, with cap attached, counterclockwise and remove it. 3.2. If the vehicle has a supercharged engine, remove the nut in the center of the cover shield.
Page 246 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. The bleed valve is located on the thermostat housing. 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 247 8. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. 9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 10. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels that it is getting hot.
Page 248: Power Steering Fluid
12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to ﬂow out of the ﬁller neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this. 13. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold.
Page 249: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 250: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When the vehicle needs windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If the vehicle will be operating in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 251: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 252 United States When your brake ﬂuid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31. What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only.
Page 253: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly).
Page 254: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 255: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If the battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start the vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 256 4. Open the hood of each vehicle and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal location on each vehicle. You will not need to access your battery for jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal for that purpose.
Page 257 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco installed in your new vehicle.
Page 258 6. Connect the red (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-50 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 259 8. Now connect the negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 260 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( ) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-52 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1.
Page 261: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though the vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0”...
Page 262 Driver’s Side Headlamp Shown A. Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw B. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw Open the hood and locate the vertical and horizontal aim indicators. The aiming screw for the vertical aim indicator (A) is at the center of the headlamp cover and the aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator (B) is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover.
Page 263: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. For the type of bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-59. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 264: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
5. Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb being replaced. 6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 7. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp bulb socket.
Page 265: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the trunk. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid. 3. Remove the old bulb by turning it counterclockwise one-quarter turn. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. Turn the socket clockwise one-quarter turn to reinstall.
Page 266: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the convenience net If the vehicle has one. 5-58 3. Remove the three plastic wing nuts (A). One wing nut is located on top of the carpet. The other two are located underneath the carpet. 4.
Page 267: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the seven hex nuts (A) from the lamp covering. 3. Remove the lamp covering. 4. Twist and pull the bulb socket (B) from the trunk lid. 5. Twist and pull the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6.
Page 268: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking each time maintenace is performed. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 1. Turn on the wipers to LO. 2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern.
Page 269: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle 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 GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 270: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example 5-62...
Page 271 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 272 (A) Temporary Use Only: The compat spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 273: Tire Size
(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers deﬁne a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter “T” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 274: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 275 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire.
Page 276: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-73.
Page 277: Tire Pressure Monitor System
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). 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 278: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Detection thresholds may be higher and detection times may be longer on rough roads, curves and at high speeds. The system is not capable of inﬂation differences at speeds greater than 70 mph (110 km/h). The tire inﬂation monitor system will not alert you if the pressure in more than one tire is low, if the system is not properly calibrated, or if the vehicle is moving faster than 70 mph (110 km/h).
Page 279 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 280: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is 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 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: •...
Page 281: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 282 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 (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 283: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 284: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: 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 a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 285: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” 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. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 286: 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 the hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 287: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-89 for more information about the compact spare tire.
Page 288 3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and The tools needed to change a tire include the jack (A), remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. extension and protection guide (B, and wheel wrench (C). 5-80...
Page 289: Removing The Wheel Center Caps
Removing the Wheel Center Caps To remove a center cap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch. Do not use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. Then pry off the cap. Removing the Wheel Covers If the vehicle has wheel covers, be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic...
Page 290 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts, but do no remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. 5-82 3. For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, put the jack lift head (C) about 6 inches (15 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel opening (B) or just behind the two bolts (A) as shown.
Page 291 For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put the jack lift head (B) about 5 inches (13 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel opening (C) or just behind the off-set (A) as shown. 4. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 292 CAUTION: 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 293 CAUTION: 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. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 294 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 10. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
Page 295: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
Storing the Flat 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. After the compact spare tire has been installed on the vehicle, store the ﬂat tire in the trunk.
Page 296: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the protector back in the foam holder. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 297: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, check to make sure it is correctly inﬂated.
Page 298: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • Alcohol • Laundry Soap • Bleach • Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 299: 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 300: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel
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 301: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Page 302: Cleaning Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
Page 303: Cleaning Tires
Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint ﬁnish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 304: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel.
Page 305: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation 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.
Page 306: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the headlamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have the headlamp system checked right away.
Page 307 Circuit Usage Breakers TIRE RESET Tire Inﬂation Monitor Reset Button PWR/WNDW Power Windows, Power Sunroof PWR S/ROOF R/DEFOG Rear Window Defogger PWR SEAT Power Seat Blank Not Used Fuses Usage PRK/LCK Ignition Key Solenoid Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in Run and Start, PCM, BCM, Powertrain Control Module, Body...
Page 308 Fuses Usage CRUISE Cruise Control Blank Not Used CLSTR Instrument Panel Cluster Cigarette Lighter STOP LAMPS Stoplamps ® ONSTAR OnStar PRK/LGHT Parking Lamps Blank Not Used CRNK SIG, Crank Signal, Body Control Module, BCM, CLSTR Cluster, Powertrain Control Module Ignition Signal, Heating, Ventilation HVAC and Air Conditioning Control Head BTSI (REGAL)
Page 309 Underhood Fuse Block Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood fuse block on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Fuses Usage Anti-Lock Brake System Starter Solenoid Power Seats, Rear Window Defogger, Heated Seats...
Page 310 Relays Usage Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Starter Solenoid Cooling Fan 1 Ignition Main Air Pump (Optional) Not Used Horn Fog Lamps Not Used Fuel Pump Fuses Usage Not Used Generator Engine Control Module Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch Cooling Fan Electronic Ignition 5-102 Fuses...
Page 311: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement After Complete Overhaul When draining/replacing converter, more ﬂuid will be needed. Cooling System Including Reservoir Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 312 NOTES 5-104...
Page 313 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 314: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 315: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 316: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
Page 317 Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22.
Page 318: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 319: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 320: Owner Checks And Services
(h) 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. −...
Page 321: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 322 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 323 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: 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 324: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol.
Page 325: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Type Length ACDelco...
Page 326: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing Engine Belt Routing for L36 Engine (3.8 Liter) 6-14 Engine Belt Routing for L67 Supercharged Engine ((3.8 Liter) A. Engine Belt B. Supercharger Engine Belt...
Page 327: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 328 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Services Performed Date Serviced By Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 329: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 330: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 331: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 332: 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 Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 333: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col.
Page 334: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs ﬁrst). Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of Buick dealers.
Page 335: Courtesy Transportation
Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family.
Page 336: Plan Ahead When Possible
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 337: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 338: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 339: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 340: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 341 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-16 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-42 Additional Program Information ... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-97 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... 3-47, 3-54 Air Bag Readiness Light ... 3-30 Air Bag Systems ... 1-46 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...
Page 342 Backglass Antenna ... 3-64 Backing Up ... 4-43 Battery ... 5-46 Battery Replacement ... 2-8 Battery Rundown Protection ... 3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-23 Brake Parking ... 2-24 System Warning Light ... 3-31 Brake Fluid ... 5-43 Brake Wear ...
Page 343 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-54 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-95 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-32 Infants and Young Children ... 1-29 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... 1-38 Older Children ... 1-27 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...
Page 344 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...
Page 345 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-98 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-98 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-98 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 5-98 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ... 2-13 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ... 3-37 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
Page 346 Folding Rear Seat ... 1-6 Following Distance ... 4-43 Fuel ... 5-4 Additives ... 5-6 California Fuel ... 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-6 Gage ... 3-41 Gasoline Octane ...
Page 347 How to Add Fluid ... 5-26 How to Check ... 5-24, 5-69 How to Check and Add Oil ... 5-22 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ... 5-41 How to Use This Manual ... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-11 Hydroplaning ...
Page 348 Light (cont.) Brake System Warning ... 3-31 Change Engine Oil ... 3-39 Charging System ... 3-31 Cruise Control ... 3-40 Door/Trunk Ajar Warning ... 3-40 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ... 3-34 Low Fuel Warning ... 3-42 Low Oil Level ... 3-39 Low Traction ...
Page 349 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ... 2-7 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ... 7-5 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ... 2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Outside Convex Mirror ...
Page 350 Parking Brake ... 2-24 Over Things That Burn ... 2-28 Parking on Hills ... 4-44 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ... 3-25 Passenger Control ... 3-23 Passing ... 4-14, 4-43 ® PASS-Key II ... 2-16 Perimeter Lighting ... 3-15 Plan Ahead When Possible ... 7-8 Playing a Cassette Tape ...
Page 351 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ... 2-4 Remote Trunk Release ... 2-12 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-82 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-79 Removing the Wheel Center Caps ... 5-81 Removing the Wheel Covers ... 5-81 Replacement Bulbs ...
Page 352 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ... 1-42 Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-40 Rear Outside Seat Position ... 1-40 Right Front Seat Position ... 1-44 Security Feedback ... 2-5 Security Light ... 3-40 Sensors ... 3-23 Service ...
Page 353 Tilt Wheel ... 3-5 Tire Pressure Light ... 3-35 Tire Inﬂation Check ... 6-9 Tire Sidewall Labeling ... 5-62 Tire Size ... 5-65 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ... 5-66 Tires ... 5-61 Buying New Tires ... 5-72 Chains ... 5-76 Changing a Flat Tire ...
Page 354 Vehicle Control ... 4-5 Damage Warnings ... iv Loading ... 4-33 Service Soon Light ... 3-41 Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-97 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-97 Vehicle Storage ...

Buick 2004 Regal Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Maintenance Schedule

Driving Your Vehicle

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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