Page 1 7 R E...
Page 3 Supplement to the 1997 Buick Regal and Century Owner’s Manuals This is a correction to information found on page 6-40 (Regal only) and page 6-38 (Century only). Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for p u r tires when they’re cold.
Page 4 - . -...
Page 5 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects’’ on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
Page 6 For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Division whenever it appears in this manual. French Language Manual: Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will be there Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell...
Page 8 Buicks across the country using his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. outlets and salespeople as the nucleus of a giant distribution system. He knew the Buick as a “self-seller.” If automobiles could be this good, he thought, maybe it was time to switch from the horse and buggy business to automobiles.
Page 9 Buick was the only car to by the French government. complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the first car to travel across As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, by the Great Depression.
Page 10 A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. In World War 1 1 , Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942) became more massive in the post-war era.
Page 11 I962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, General Manage4 Buick Motor Division Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s Our mission is simple: former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of “Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars General Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-art backed with services that exceed our customers’...
Page 12 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features These mean there is something that could hurt and controls for your vehicle.
Page 13 In the notice area, we tell you about something that can Vehicle Damage Warnings damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also, in this book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 14 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find your vehicle. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and...
Page 15 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
Page 16 Seats and Seat Controls 2-Way Manual Seat This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains the reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 17 6-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) Heated Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, the You may have a driver’s six-way power seat and a driver’s side and passenger’s side three-position six-way power passenger’s seat (if equipped). switches are located on the center console, just behind This switch is designed to imitate the movements of your your automatic transaxle shift lever.
Page 18 Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to is moving. lock the seatback in place. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward.
Page 19 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 20 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, the Index.) inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
Page 22 up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps gomg until stopped by something. doesn't stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
Page 23 or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 24 &= Here Are Questions Many People Ask If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? About Safetv Belts and the Answers You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident even one that isn’t your fault...
Page 25 Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Buick, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
Page 26 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. 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 27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, squeeze the release lever and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 29 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 31 &: What’s wrong with this? 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 32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 33 Air bags to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle Your Buick has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes.
Page 34 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to inflating bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
Page 35 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21...
Page 36 it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side If something is between an occupant and an air impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not bag, the bag might not inflate properly or...
Page 37 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. provided by safety belts.
Page 38 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick and diagnostic module, which records information Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced. about the air bag system. The module records There are parts of the air bag system in several places information about the readiness of the system, around your vehicle.
Page 39 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 40 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 41 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. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 42 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 43 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into guide on top.
Page 44 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together that can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed.
Page 45 Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 46 Children Smaller Children and Babies Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, "N: the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be Smaller children and babies should always be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 47 at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 48 Built-in Child Restraint (Option) your vehicle has this option, there’s a built-in child restraint in the center rear seat position. This child restraint system conforms to ali applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds (10 and 27 kg) and whose height is between 33.5 and 51 inches (850 and 1 295 mm) and who are capable...
Page 49 &.' Which slots should I use for my child? With the child seated on the child restraint cushion, use the pair of slots that is at or just above the top of the child's shoulders. With this built-in child restraint, you can adjust the height of the harness.
Page 50 What if the top of my child’s shoulders is above Adjusting the Harness Height the highest pair of slots? A child whose shoulders are above the highest slots shouldn’t use this child restraint. Instead, the child should sit on the vehicle’s seat cushion and use the vehicle’s safety belts.
Page 51 2. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness 3. If the lap-shoulder harness is buckled, unlatch it by clip are fastened together, separate them. pushing the button on the buckle. 1-37...
Page 52 5. Select one side of the harness. Add some slack to the 4. Pull down the seatback part of the pad (D). shoulder part by pulling up on the lap part. You'll keep most of this slack until you finish Step 9. 1-38...
Page 53 6. Feed a small amount of harness 8. Move the harness up or down to the correct slot. The the slot. correct slot is the one that will be at or just above the top of the child’s shoulder. p s t t h e harness slightly to remove it from the slot. .
Page 54 10. Pull on the harness. Make sure it is properly routed and isn’t twisted or flipped over. 11. Repeat Steps 5 through 10 for the other side of the harness. Be sure both sides are adjusted to the same height. 12.
Page 55 Securing Child in the Built-in Child Restraint Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated on the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash. If a child is the proper size for the built-in child restraint, secure the child using the child restraint’s harness.
Page 56 2. If the lap-shoulder harness is buckled, unlatch it by 1. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness pushing the button on the buckle. clip are fastened together, separate them. 3. Place the child on the child restraint cushion.
Page 57 Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates. If you can't secure a latch plate, see your Buick dealer for service before using the child restraint. In a single motion, pull the other side of the harness all the way out.
Page 58 7. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull on both latch plates to make sure they are secure. A green indicator will show in each latch plate window (G). If the harness locks before the latch plate reaches the buckle, let the harness go all the way back so it will move freely again.
Page 59 won’t An unfastened shoulder harness clip help keep the harness in place the child’s shoulder If the harness isn’t on the child’s shoulders, it won’t be able to restrain the child’s upper body in a sudden stop or crash. The child could be seriously injured.
Page 60 9. On both sides of the harness, pull up on the lap part a little to be sure it’s locked. If the harness isn’t locked, or if it becomes too tight, unfasten the harness clip. Then unlatch the 10. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’s harness by pushing the button on the buckle, and shoulders by moving the clip up or down along the let both sides of the harness go all the way back so...
Page 61 Removing the Child from the Built-in Child Restraint Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. Move one side of the harness off the child’s 1. Unfasten the shoulder harness clip. shoulder, and let the harness go all the way back. Move the other side of the harness off the child’s shoulder, and let it go all the way back.
Page 62 Storing the Built-in Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap belt in the center rear seat position. 1. Buckle the harness and fasten the harness clip. built-in child restraint needs- to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash.
Page 63 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 64 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you. If want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Page 65 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
Page 66 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7.
Page 67 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You'll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.
Page 68 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Page 69 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part one. about the top strap if the child restraint has Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
Page 70 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into 6 . Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
Page 71 If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a Larger Children window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
Page 72 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. e.’...
Page 73 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 74 Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light should use it. and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the dealer will order you an extender.
Page 75 If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps Replacing Restraint System Parts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also After a Crash may mean you will need to have safety belt, built-in child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced. New If you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts or parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety built-in child restraint parts?
Page 76 NOTES 1-62...
Page 77 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 78 Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 79 When a new Buick is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs The ignition keys are for the from the door keys and gives them to the first owner. ignition only. The ignition keys don't have plugs. Your Buick dealer or Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys.
Page 80 Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down stop your vehicle.
Page 81 Power Door Locks Lockout Prevention Feature This feature prevents a driver who has left the key in Press the power door lock the vehicle’s ignition from locking the doors by using switch to lock or unlock the power door locks while any door is open. The all doors.
Page 82 Rear Door Security Locks Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one these locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors.
Page 83 Mode 4: Automatic all-door lock when the transmission Automatic Power Door Locks (P). is shifted out of PARK Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks is a Automatic driver’s door only unlock when the standard feature that is intended to provide enhanced transmission is shifted into PARK (P).
Page 84 The Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will You have three actions possible once Delayed Locking be in operating Mode 3 when your vehicle is shipped is activated: from the factory. Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will switch or by fully inserting the key in the ignition.
Page 85 Remote Keyless Entry Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While holding the door unlock switch, cycle the transmission You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your PARK (P). out of and back into After an initial trunk from about 3 feet (1 up to 30 feet (9 away...
Page 86 To lock all doors, press LOCK. To unlock the trunk, If you’re still having trouble, see your Buick dealer press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry or a qualified technician for service.
Page 87 Security Feedback Press and hold the power door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, press and release the Security Feedback provides audible and/or visible remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter lock switch. feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock This will initialize the customization mode.
Page 88 Illumination on Remote Activation Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While holding the door unlock switch, press and release the This feature provides interior illumination when a remote RKE transmitter unlock switch. This will initialize the keyless entry door unlock command received and customization mode.
Page 89 Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. entry transmitter should last about three years. transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t purchased through your dealer.
Page 90 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Put the new battery into the transmitter shown on the transmitter (use a type CR2032 battery). Put the two halves back together. Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won’t get in. Resynchronize and then test the transmitter.
Page 91 Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. You can als press the car symbol on It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open your remote keyless because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into entry transmitter.
Page 92 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. don’t do it. Then take the door key and remote keyless entry When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door, transmitter with you. you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you.
Page 93 If your vehicle does start, the first It works when you insert ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a or remove the key from locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11.
Page 94 Ignition Positions New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Page 95 LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition NOTICE: switch, the switch is in LOCK. It’s also the only position from which you can remove your key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t theft-deterrent feature.
Page 96 NOTICE: 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick START for about three to five seconds at a time is moving. If you do, you could damage the until your engine starts.
Page 97 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
Page 98 Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for coolant recovery tank.
Page 99 front (P): PARK your locks This wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easilv. - - - - - - B I B I B ! I BJ km Irr Irr TRIP , , r , , r , , , r...
Page 100 Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P) connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re range before starting the engine. Yoyr Buick has a already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 101 (0): THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). and you’re: Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) (56 kmh), Going less than 35 mph...
Page 102 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 103 Performance Shifting (If Equipped) Press the button again to return to normal shifting. The transaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds, Press the performance increasing fuel economy. shift button to allow the Shift Lock Release transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing If your vehicle’s battery should acceleration performance.
Page 104 Parking Brake A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK or NEUTRAL (N). To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your NOTICE: right foot.
Page 105 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position Shifting Into PARK (P) like this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 106 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.
Page 107 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.
Page 108 Running Your Engine While Engin? Exhaust You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or CAUTION: smell.
Page 109 Windows Power Windows It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 110 To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front Tilt Steering Wheel of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front the switch. A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out wheel before you drive.
Page 111 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 112 Flash-to-Pass Feature As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow flashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 113 Windshield Wipers For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop to OFF. the wipers, turn the band You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes.
Page 114 The LOW WASH light Cruise Control (Option) on your instrument panel cluster will glow when the fluid level is low. In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking 25 mph (40 or more without keeping your foot...
Page 115 Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, If you leave your cruise control switch on when don’t use your cruise control on winding you’re not using cruise, might hit button roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 116 Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it Resuming a Set Speed there until you get up to the speed ycu want, and Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed then release the switch. (To increase your speed and then you apply the brake.
Page 117 Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends The lamp controls are located on the instrument panel. upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. They control these systems: When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the Headlamps accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 118 A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the If you pull the knob out DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. halfway, it will turn on only your parklamps. If you pull The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps the knob all the way out, come on when: your headlamps will then...
Page 119 Twilight Sentinel Press and hold the power door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, cycle the headlamp switch Twilight Sentinel provides a period of exterior on and then off two times. Release the power door lock illumination as you leave the vicinity of your vehicle. switch.
Page 120 Interior Lamps Fog Lamps To turn the fog lamps on, Instrument Panel Brightness Control press the fog lamps switch You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by located below the headlamp moving the LIGHTS dial. If you turn the dial past switch on the left side of the MAX, your courtesy or interior lamps will come on.
Page 121 If during the illumination period a door is opened, the Illuminated Entry includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open. turn off at the end of the delay time.
Page 122 Battery Rundown Protection Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps, trunk lamp, underhood lamp or glove box lamps on.
Page 123 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Your Buick may have an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you.
Page 124 The mirror’s two outer buttons operate the lights on Heated Foldaway Outside Mirrors the bottom sides of the mirror. The left and right outside mirrors are heated when One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when activate the rear window defogger. it is becoming dark outside.
Page 125 Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console To access the cupholders, press on the top of the cupholder door, located just behind the console shift lever.
Page 126 Convenience Net (If Equipped) Pass-through Trunk (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you may access your Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it trunk by pulling down the center back seat cushion--this on the back wall of the trunk. gives you access to the pass-through door.
Page 127 Ashtrays and Lighter NOTICE: The center front ashtray is located just below the instrument panel’s comfort controls at the front of the Don’t put papers and other things that burn console. To remove the ashtray, open the front into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or compartment storage door.
Page 128 Sun Visors Accessory Outlet To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also move them from side to side. The visors also have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage. Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt outlet.
Page 129 Auxiliary Power Connection NOTICE: Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle connection. This feature can can damage it or keep other things from working be used to add aftermarket as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your electrical equipment to warranty.
Page 130 GM Hughes@ portable phone. The phone has integrated features with the radio and car audio speakers. See your Buick dealer for more details. To open the sunroof, push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only.
Page 131 Instrument Panel Your Information System Lamp Controls D. Glove Box B. Instrument Cluster E. Audio System C. Vents F. Climate Control...
Page 132 Instrument Panel Cluster Standard Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. 2-56...
Page 133 Optional Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar...
Page 134 (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). The tachometer displays the engine speed in Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see thousands of revolutions ERROR, you’ll know someone has probably tampered per minute (rpm).
Page 135 Warning Lights, Gages what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even and Indicators dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
Page 136 Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the There an air bag readiness light on the instrument light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be panel, which shows the air bag symbol.
Page 137 Brake System Warning Light the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still the Index.)
Page 138 If the light still stays on, or comes on again Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If the Vehicle” in the Index.) light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you...
Page 139 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will come on. LOW TRAC TRAC Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 140 If the Enhanced Traction System warning light Enhanced Traction System Active Light comes on and stays on for an extended period of (If Equipped) time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly. This light come on will when your Enhanced...
Page 141 The traction control system warning light may come on Traction Control System Warning Light for the following reasons: (If Equipped: 3800 Supercharged Engine Only) If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button, the warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 142 Low Traction Light Traction Control System Active Light (If Equipped: 3800 Supercharged When your anti-lock system Engine Only) is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, When your traction control this light will come on. system is limiting wheel (Also see “Anti-Lock Brake LOW TRAC spin, this light will come on.
Page 143 TI RE located inside your flat. Each time you start instrument panel fuse block. your Buick, you must drive (It’s the first button in the 10 to 20 miles (15 to 30 km) top row of the fuse block.) before the system will work properly.
Page 144 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Light You have a gage that This light tells you that shows the engine coolant your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator temperature. If the gage cooling fan is not working. pointer moves into the red The light will come on area, your engine is too hot! TEMP...
Page 145 Low Coolant Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Eight) If this light comes on, your system is low on coolant Your Buick is equipped and the engine may with a computer which overheat. See “Engine monitors operation of the Coolant”...
Page 146 If the Light Is Flashing NOTICE: The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light Reducing vehicle speed. on, after a while, your emission controls may not Avoiding hard accelerations. work as well, your fuel economy may not be good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 147 If the Light Is On Steady If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one You may be able to correct the emission system full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. malfunction by considering the following: If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 148 Low Oil Level Light The oil light could also come on in the following situations: The light will come on briefly when you turn on the Your engine is equipped with ignition to show you that it is working properly. (If it an oil level monitoring doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have system.
Page 149 Change Oil Soon Light Remember, after changing your engine oil, the system must be reset; with the ignition key in the RUN position, Your CHANGE OIL SOON but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator light should come on as a pedal three times within five seconds.
Page 150 Cruise Light Security Light The CRUISE light comes This light will come on on whenever you set your when you turn the key to cruise control. See “Cruise START and stay on until the Control” in the Index. vehicle starts. It will also flash if your key is too dirty CRUISE SECURITY...
Page 151 These problems may not be obvious and may affect Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualified Buick dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top This light will come on if vehicle performance. The light will come on briefly...
Page 152 Low Fuel Light Fuel Gage If your fuel is low, a circular Your fuel gage tells you light on your instrument about how much fuel you panel cluster will come on have left when the ignition 1 12 and stay on and a chime will is on.
Page 153 Driver Information Center (Option) AvGmm n INST- -MPG% PSI kPa AvGmm u.h!L/iOO INST- -MPG umh! LIFERANGE L/lOO km LIFERANGE SC BOOST 3.8L L36 Engine Your Driver Information Center, (DIC) located below 3.8L L67 Supercharged Engine the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster, gives you important safety and maintenance facts.
Page 154 RESET Press this button for one second to reset the Control Buttons mode displayed. MODE: Press this button to change the mode being displayed. Functions AVG ECON: Shows your average fuel economy since you last reset this mode. Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving and driving conditions.
Page 155 OIL LIFE MONITOR: RANGE: Shows the approximate distance you can Shows an estimate of the oil’s drive without refueling. This is based on the amount of remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than lo%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on. fuel in the tank and on the fuel economy of the most recent 25 miles.
Page 156 NOTES 2-80...
Page 157 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Buick. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls...
Page 158 Temperature Knob Comfort Controls The center knob changes the temperature of the air Manual Single Zone Climate Control coming through the system. Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow: MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside...
Page 159 BI-LEV This setting brings in outside air and directs Air Conditioning it two ways. Half of the air is directed through the On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is hot, inside air escape.
Page 160 Heating Dual ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped) On cold days, use with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat and send it to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s cold outside (0°F C) or lower).
Page 161 Passenger's Temperature Lever BI-LEV: This setting brings in outside air and directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through the The bottom lever adjusts the air temperature on the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is passenger's side independent of the temperature set by directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost the driver.
Page 162 If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use Air Conditioning to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant hot, inside air escape.
Page 163 Automatic Control Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped) For the most efficient operation, you should set the system temperature and press AUTO. The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 40°F (4°C).
Page 164 Manual Control Passenger’s Temperature Control If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling The PASSENGER CONTROL buttons with the arrows and ventilation in your vehicle, you can select airflow adjust the temperature on the passenger’s side so it is direction, fan speed, outside or recirculated air and air warmer or cooler than the temperature set by the driver.
Page 165 FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through Air Conditioning the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let defroster and side window vents. hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the W F R O N T This setting brings in outside air and vehicle to cool down.
Page 166 Ventilation System Heating On cold days, use with the temperature knob all Adjust the direction of the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside airflow by moving the air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. louvered vents.
Page 167 Rear Window Defogger Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the mode knob or button to FLOOR and the fan to the REAR...
Page 168 Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license Audio Systems or decal across the defogger grid. Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get [NOTICE: the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
Page 169 AM-FM Stereo RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes.
Page 170 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: knob to increase or decrease bass.
Page 171 RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player station being played or to display the clock. To change (If Equipped) what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes.
Page 172 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). Just: knob to increase or decrease bass.
Page 173 While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio radio. Other controls may have different functions when displays an error number, write it down and provide it to a tape is inserted.
Page 174 SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player tape that is playing. and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you press the button.
Page 175 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: normally shown on the display (station or time), press this button until you see the display you want, then hold 1.
Page 176 AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek Adjusting the Speakers and set the 12 strongest FM the 6 strongest AM BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the stations on your preset buttons (depending on which knob to move the sound the left or right speakers.
Page 177 NEXT (2): Press this button to search for the next If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc work.
Page 178 AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player is in the player. and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. TAPE PLAY with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active.
Page 179 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let being played or to display the clock. To change what is you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to normally shown on the display (station or time), press 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
Page 180 Adjusting the Speakers AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek or the 6 strongest AM and set the 12 strongest BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn this stations on your preset buttons (depending on which knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
Page 181 E20: It is dirty, scratched or wet. RAND (6): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Press RAND E20: There’s too much moisture in the air. (Wait again to turn off random play. about an hour and try again.) RECALL: Press this button to see which track is If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be playing.
Page 182 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and RECALL: Press this button briefly recall the station being played or to display the clock, To change what is Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone normally shown on the display (station or time), press Control (If Equipped) the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes.
Page 183 AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). Just: stations on your preset buttons.
Page 184 If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio Adjusting the Speakers off, first press EJECT or RECALL. BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the Your tape bias is set automatically. knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape the speakers.
Page 185 NEXT (2): Press this button to search for the next EJECT: The system has two EJECT buttons. Press the selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three button near the CD slot to remove a disc. Press the seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to button near the tape slot to remove a tape and the radio work.
Page 186 NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track. If Playing a Compact Disc you hold the button or press it more than once, the Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will continue moving forward through the disc. player will pull it in.
Page 187 AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc Theft-Deterrent Feature is in the player. THEFTLOCK” is designed to discourage theft of your SOURCE: Press this button to change to the disc radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio function when the radio is on.
Page 188 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse Power Loss between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than Write down any three or four-digit number from 15 seconds between steps: 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from...
Page 189 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code follows; pause no more than (If Equipped) 15 seconds between steps: If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
Page 190 Understanding Radio Reception AM-FM: Press this button to choose AM, or FM2. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, press this FM Stereo button to stop it and the radio will play. stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals SRCE: Press this button to will reach only about to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Page 191 To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably mechanism.
Page 192 Cleaning may be done with scrubbing action, Care of Your Compact Discs non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. A or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through and dust.
Page 193 Backglass Antenna (If Equipped) Because this antenna is built into your rear window, there is reduced risk of damage caused by car washes Your AM-FM antenna integrated with your rear and vandals. window defogger, located in the rear window. Be sure If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle, that the inside surface of the rear window is not and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure...
Page 194 NOTES 3-38...
Page 195 NOTES 3-39...
Page 196 NOTES 3-40...
Page 197 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-19 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Defensive Driving City Driving Drunken Driving...
Page 198 The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 199 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem Drunken Driving is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But Death and injury associated with drinking and driving what if people do? How much is “too much” if the a national tragedy.
Page 200 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent.
Page 201 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 202 Braking Control of a Vehicle Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. the accelerator.
Page 203 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a advanced electronic braking system that will help mistake.
Page 204 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed road make the most of available tire and conditions. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 205 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need Traction Control System to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease (With 3800 Supercharged Engine) stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes spin.
Page 206 When the system is on, this To turn the system off, warning light will come on press the TRACTION to let you know if there’s a button the black panel problem with your traction located directly behind TRAC your automatic transaxle shift lever.
Page 207 When the system is on and Enhanced Traction System (Option: Not the parking brake is fully Available with 3800 Supercharged Engine) released, this warning light Your vehicle may have Enhanced Traction System will come on to let you (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in TRAC know if there’s a problem slippery road conditions, The system operates only if...
Page 208 To turn the system on or Steering off, press the TRACTION button the black panel Power Steering located directly behind If you lose power steering assist because the engine your automatic transaxle stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but shift lever.
Page 209 What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like to go, and slow down. these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies”...
Page 210 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 211 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Passing pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you’re following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes vehicle.
Page 212 Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. The three types of skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels If you’re being passed, make it easy for the aren’t rolling.
Page 213 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the Driving at Night accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 214 Here are some tips on night driving. down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. Drive defensively. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Don’t drink and drive. headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark.
Page 215 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 216 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or ..a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 217 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. NOTICE: This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 218 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: City Driving Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 219 At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the Freeway Driving freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.
Page 220 Of course, time to avoid a major storm system? you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 221 Hill and Mountain Roads Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? 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 222 If you drive regularly steep country, or if you’re make planning to visit there, here are some tips that can your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous.
Page 223 Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 224 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 225 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability If You’re Caught in a Blizzard when you make hard stop on slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 226 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. CAUTION: Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas mats...
Page 227 Loading Your Vehicle Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP.
Page 228 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can CABLE U.S.
Page 229 Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 230 Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 3800 L67 Supercharged engine. you do, here are some important points: Your vehicle trailer if it equipped with the There are many different laws, including speed limit proper trailer towing equipment.
Page 231 Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550...
Page 232 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 233 Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road to know your rig.
Page 234 Making mrns wing Distance 3tay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without trailer. This NOTICE: can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making very sharp turns while trailering could Passing cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle.
Page 235 Check attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig with your Buick dealer. The green arrows on your could start to move. People can be injured, and both instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
Page 236 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 237 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers 5-25 If a Tire Goes Flat Jump Starting 5-25 Changing a Flat Tire Towing Your Vehicle 5-37 Compact Spare Tire 5-15...
Page 238 Press the switch on top of Hazard Warning Flashers the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in; they even work if the key isn’t in the ignition.
Page 239 If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
Page 240 You wouldn’t be able to If you leave your radio on, it could be badly start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by damage the electrical systems. your warranty.
Page 241 Your Buick has a remote positive Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in side of the engine compartment as your battery.
Page 242 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive will go to positive and negative...
Page 243 8. Don’t let the other end 9. Now connect the touch metal. Connect it black negative cable to the positive to the good battery’s terminal of the good negative terminal. battery. Use a remote Don’t let the other end positive terminal if touch anything until the the vehicle has one.
Page 244 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance sparks getting back to the battery is much less. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.
Page 245 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Page 246 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key in the position. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the A vehicle can fall from a car-carrier it isn’t vehicle’s steering column lock for this.
Page 247 Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Use the T-slots for car-carrier securing. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
Page 248 Attach a separate safety Attach T-hook chains in chain around the outboard front the wheels, into the end of each lower slots of the front shipping control arm. brackets on the cradle (both sides). Insert the hook from the inward side of the slot and not the outward side.
Page 249 Rear Towing NOTICE: A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the rem Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
Page 250 Attach T-hook chains into Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard slots in the bottom of the floor pan, just ahead of the end of both lateral arms. rear wheels, on both sides. These slots are to be used when securing to car-carrier equipment.
Page 251 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a hot engine warning light on your instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you Coolant Temperature Warning Light” in the Index. You badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 252 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, NOTICE: try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. If your engine catches fire because you keep 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan driving with no coolant, your vehicle can speed and open the window as necessary.
Page 253 Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 254 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 255 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the isn’t at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 256 If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 257 1 . You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 258 2. Then keep turning the 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air pressure cap, but now push down as you bleed valve. turn it. Remove the pressure cap. l... There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing.
Page 259 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD valve(s) after the radiator is filled.
Page 260 8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the engine fans.
Page 261 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes by driving slowly to a level place.
Page 262 ................Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ..................................................................- ......................The eauiDment vou’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk. (See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.) 1.
Page 263 2. Remove the spare tire. 3. Turn the nut holding the jack to the left and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. 5-27...
Page 264 Wheel Covers To remove a center cap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch. Don't use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. Then pry off the cap. " : ! The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B) and wheel wrench (C).
Page 265 If your vehicle is equipped Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the with wheel covers, be sure Spare Tire use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps. They won’t come off. You will only be able to loosen them.
Page 266 CAUTION: < - I E O N T VEHICLE Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. RONT EDGE OF FRONT REAR WHEEL...
Page 267 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 268 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7 .
Page 269 9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the left. Lower the jack completely.
Page 270 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel and even come off. This could lead to accident.
Page 271 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Stc ng 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 you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk.
Page 272 1. Retainer Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Cover 3. Retainer (full-size tire) 4. Compact spare tire 5. Nut Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could 6 . Jack cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose 7.
Page 273 Compact Spare Tire NOTICE: Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check When the compact spare is installed, don’t take the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi your vehicle through an automatic car wash with (420 kPa).
Page 274 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, NOTICE: Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires.
Page 275 & NOTES...
Page 276 5-40...
Page 277 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Buick. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted its appearance care.
Page 278 If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll the wrong fasteners, parts can later break want to use the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells or fall off. You could be hurt. you much more about how to service your Buick than this manual can.
Page 279 87 -- if heavy knocking and affect windshield washer performance. Check with does not occur. If you are using 91 or higher octane your Buick dealer before adding equipment to the unleaded gasoline and you hear heavy knocking, your outside your vehicle.
Page 280 If this occurs, use these gasolines if they comply with the return to your authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis specifications described earlier. to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is...
Page 281 Filling Your Tank Fuels in Foreign Countries plan driving in another country ourside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 282 While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the fuel fill opening. Outside of Your Buick” in the Index. To take off the cap, turn slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
Page 283 Checking Things Under the Yood When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 284 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle, located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood.
Page 285 When you open the hood on the 3800 (Code Engine, you’ll see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Oil Fill Cap B. Radiator Fill Cap G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick C . Remote Positive Battery Terminal H. Brake Fluid Reservoir D.
Page 286 open the hood of the 3800 (Code 1) Supercharged Engine, you’ll see: When you A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick B. Radiator Fill Cap H. Brake Fluid Reservoir C. Remote Positive Battery Terminal D.
Page 287 (If Equipped) check your engine oil level right away. For more Your Buick may have a 3800 Supercharged engine. information, see “Low Oil The supercharger is a device which is designed to Level Light” in the Index.
Page 288 Checking Engine Qil the dipstiik Pull and clean it with paper tuwel or cloth, then push back Remove it again, the way. keeping down, ;and check the level. The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the front of the engine. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan.
Page 289 Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in NOTICE: the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so What Kind of Oil to Use much oil that the oil level gets above the Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified cross-hatched area that shows the proper...
Page 290 As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTI GRADE ENGINE OILS can use SAE 5W-30 if vehicle. However, it’s going AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY to be colder than 60 C) before your next oil SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
Page 291 If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever ready to advise if you think something should be added.
Page 292 Air Cleaner To check or replace the air filter, loosen the wing nut Operating the engine with the air cleaner on the air duct and lift up cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner on the two clips located not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine on the top of the filter cover, Disconnect the duct...
Page 293 To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the Passenger Compartment Air Filter following steps: Turn off the ignition switch when the windshield wipers are in the up position. Raise the hood. Remove (disconnect) the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grill. Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the right side of the vehicle (peel back halfway to center).
Page 294 How to Check and Add Oil Supercharger Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper engine to cool two to three hours after running. tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance.
Page 295 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at your Buick dealership A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid Service Department. level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 296 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle if you fluid level have been driving: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while.
Page 297 If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dimtic1 1. Pull out me alpsnclc. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L).
Page 298 Engine Coolant NOTICE: stem in your vehicle is filled with The cooling DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed When adding coolant, it is important that you to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. (240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to DEX-COOL’...
Page 299 What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixture of one-half clean wnter (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, could overheat and be badly damaged. The you don’t need to add anything else.
Page 300 Checking Coolant If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. Adding Coolant If you need 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. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be coolant to the radiator.
Page 301 Radiator Pressure Cap 7.5, I’urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator hot can allow steam Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed badly.
Page 302 Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and the top wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 303 What to Use Adding Washer Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index. use the Always use the proper fluid. Failure to proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read...
Page 304 Brakes NOTICE: Brake Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 305 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake Light”...
Page 306 Brake Wear NOTICE: Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that Using the wrong fluid can badly damage make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake brake system parts. For example, just a pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound...
Page 307 This could be a sign of brake trouble. Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time...
Page 308 In this section you’ll find directions for changing or more, take off the black, negative cable from the bulbs in some of the lamps on your Buick. the battery. This will help keep your battery from “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type running down.
Page 309 3. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical Headlamps connector and pull the connector from the headlamp bulb socket. 4. Connect the new headlamp assembly to the wiring harness, making sure connector tab snaps into place. Insert the headlamp into the slots in the fascia. 6.
Page 310 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Open the trunk. Remove the bulb by turning one-quarter of a turn right to left. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk. Turn the bulb one-quarter of a turn to the right to replace.
Page 311 TaiVStop/Turn Signal Lamp Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket right to left. 1. Remove the three plastic wing nuts (A). (Pliers may Pull out the socket. be required to remove the wing nuts.) Pull the bulb out of the socket. (There are two bulbs on each taillamp.) Push in a new bulb.
Page 312 Trunk Lid Applique Open the trunk lid halfway. Remove the wing nuts (A) from the studs on the applique. (There are eight wing nuts. Pliers may required to remove them.) Remove the applique from the trunk lid. Then: Install the new bulbs into the applique sockets (B). Connect the applique to the lid.
Page 313 Back-up Lamp Dome Lamp The back-up lamps are located in the trunk lid applique. (Refer the trunk lid applique removal procedure earlier in this section for graphic and further instructions.) 1. Remove the trunk lid applique. 2. Twist and pull the back-up lamp socket from the trunk lid applique.
Page 314 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the dome lamp assembly. 3. Grasp the bulb housing located in the center of the assembly and pull straight up. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 5.
Page 315 Tire pressure should be checked Tires when your tires are cold. Your new Buick comes with high-quality tires made by Overinflated tires are more likely to be a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions cut, punctured or broken by a sudden...
Page 316 Inflation Tire sure NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch, shows the If your tires have too much air (overinflation), correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re you can get the following: cold.
Page 317 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. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Page 318 T h e for New Tires When &)s One way to tell’when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which check the treadwear it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose indicators, which will appear when your tires have after a time.
Page 319 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep you ever replace your tires with those not having TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, enough to show cord or fabric. load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
Page 320 Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The following information relates to the system the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled developed by the United States National Highway conditions on a specified government test course. For Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 321 See your laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Page 322 Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Tire Chains NOTICE: NOTICE: If your Buick has P225/60R16 size tires, don’t use The wrong wheel can also cause problems with tire chains. They can damage your vehicle bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or because there’s not enough clearance.
Page 323 When you use anything from container to clean your conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings instructions. To help avoid damage to your and instructions. And always open your doors or vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Page 324 Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. 5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. Your Buick dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean 6. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Page 325 Special Cleaning .oblems Using Solvent-vpe Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Greasy or Oily Stains Some spots and stains will clean off better with just Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe water and mild soap.
Page 326 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, Cleaning Leather treat the area with waterhaking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and mild soap to 1 (250 1 teaspoon ml) of baking soda or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let of lukewarm water.
Page 327 Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Cleaning Glass Surfaces Your built-in child restraint may be cleaned with mild Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner soap and lukewarm water. Don’t use household cleaners. They may weaken the harness or damage plastic parts.
Page 328 Cleaning the Outside of the Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick Windshield and Wiper Blades The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield...
Page 329 GM-approved cleaning products of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered in the Index.) whenever possible. Your Buick has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.
Page 330 Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or NOTICE: replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 331 At least every spring, flush these materials from Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud will repair, at charge to the owner, the surfaces of and other debris can collect.
Page 332 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-56...
Page 333 PLANT if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on the model designation, a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the paint information and driver’s side.
Page 334 Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to windows and other power accessories. When the current add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.
Page 335 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
Page 336 Fuse Description Fuse Description Crank Signal Body Control Module, Ignition Key Solenoid Cluster, Powertrain Control Modules Ignition Signal Run and Ignition Signal HVAC Control Head Start PCM, BCM Relay Shifter Lock Solenoid Power Mirrors Air Bag Panel Dimming Anti-lock Brake Controls, Body Control Ignition Signal Hot in Run, Unlock and Start...
Page 337 Underhood Electrical Center Passenger’s Side Fuse Description Some fuses and relays are in the underhood electrical High Blower, Hazard Flasher, center on the passenger’s side of the engine Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks compartment. Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps, ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag, DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory...
Page 338 Description Fuse Fuse Description Oxygen Sensor A/C Clutch Engine Emissions Relay Description Not Used Horn Headlamp (Right) Fog Lamps Rear Compartment Release Fuse Description Parklamp Fuel Pump, Speed Control Regal Only Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Headlamp (Left) Air Pump Spare Generator Spare Spare...
Page 339 Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Lamps Exterior Automatic nansaxle ......Back-up 1156 Pan Removal and .
Page 340 Engine Specifications 3.8L (Code 1) 3.8L (Code K) ......Type ....... Displacement 231 CID 231 CID...
Page 341 ..Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10261 703 you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer. Battery ..... .
Page 342 NOTES...
Page 343 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction 7-40 At Least Twice a Year Your Vehicle and the Environment 7-40...
Page 344 Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick dealer for details.
Page 345 Some of these “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” services can be complex, so unless you are technically explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should service department or another qualified service center let your dealer’s service department or another qualified...
Page 346 If you have any schedule to follow: questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know...
Page 347 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles k m ) : Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Page 348 Maintenance Schedule Every 7,500 Miles (12 km): Engine Oil and Filter Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Tire Rotation. Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger off paved roads.
Page 349 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Your vehicle has an Engine Oil L’ ~ f e Monitor. Thi (166 000 monitor will show you when to change the oil -- usually should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Page 350 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 Miles (1 0 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission.
Page 351 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 352 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or everj 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote *.) (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 353 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote *.) An Emission Control Service.
Page 354 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 355 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Change engine oil and filter (or every Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation 3 months, whichever occurs first). pattern and additional information. (See footnote AI? Emission Control Service.
Page 356 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 357 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 358 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Change engine oil and filter (or every if the vehcle is mainly driven under one or 3 months, whichever occurs first). more of these conditions: (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 359 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote *.) (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 360 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote *.) (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 361 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) For supercharged engines only: Check the Change engine oil and filter (or every supercharger oil level and add oil as needed 3 months, whichever occurs first). (or every 36 months, whichever occurs (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 362 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 363 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Sewice.
Page 364 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 365 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote *.) (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 366 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) For supercharged engines only: Check the Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 367 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 368 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs.
Page 369 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) When doing frequent trailer towing. Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, Uses such as found in taxi, police or whichever occurs first). See “Engine delivery service.
Page 370 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Page 371 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 372 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 373 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) For supercharged engines only: Check the Change engine oil and filter (or every supercharger oil level and add oil as needed 12 months, whichever occurs first). (or every 36 months, whichever occurs (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 374 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 12 months, whichever occurs first). if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 375 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote *.) (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 376 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Replace air cleaner filter. (See footnote *.) An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 377 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 k t ) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 378 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every For supercharged engines only: Check the 12 months, whichever occurs first). supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (See footnote (or every 36 months, whichever occurs An Emission Control Service.
Page 379 ng TriplHighway Maintenanc Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect spark plug wires. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs.
Page 380 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) When doing frequent trailer towing. Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, Uses such as found in taxi, police or whichever occurs first).
Page 381 Windshield washer Fluid Level Check Part B: Owner Checks and Services Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed below are owner checks and services which windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if should be performed at the intervals specified to help necessary.
Page 382 Automatic Transaxle Check At Least Twice a Year Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. Restraint System Check See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are repair if needed.
Page 383 Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured.
Page 384 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing Ignition Transaxle Lock Check downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),...
Page 385 Part C: Periodic Maintenance missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could Inspections cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in Listed below are inspections and services which should the Index.
Page 386 Part D: Recommended Fluids FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE ’ and Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, System (GM Part No. 12377967 or part number or specification may be obtained from your equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). GM dealer.
Page 387 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Door Latches Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Washer Solvent Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) (GM Part No. 12346293 or or equivalent. equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 388 Part E: Maintenance Record Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also, you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. maintenance receipts.
Page 389 Maintenance Record 7-47...
Page 390 Maintenance Record ODOMETER ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE DATE READING READING SERVICED BY SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48...
Page 391 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...
Page 392 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY READING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-50...
Page 393 Maintenance Record...
Page 394 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-52...
Page 395 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...
Page 396 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Buick dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
Page 397 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4 135 be resolved by the dealership without further help, (English) or 1-800-75 1-4 136 (Spanish) contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 1-800-52 1-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada...
Page 398 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Nature of concern Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with prompt attention.
Page 399 Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.
Page 400 21 years of age. If you are provide Buick retail customers with: under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Buick will reimburse you up to $30/day, for any documented Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of transportation you receive.
Page 401 BBB AUTO LINE Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. to making sure you are completely satisfied with 4200 Wilson Boulevard your new vehicle.
Page 402 General Motors. or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Buick Customer To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Assistance Center at 1-800-955-7300.
Page 403 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-52 1-7300, or write: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550...
Page 404 1997 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 405 Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. PI ORDER TOLL FREE ?ase allow ade uate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write tl the address s own below or call (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-782-4356.
Page 406 & NOTES 8-12...
Page 407 Section 9 Index ..............Accessory outlet 2-52 Fixed Mast...
Page 409 ....Leather 6-50 Customer Assistance Information ..........Outside of Your Buick 6-52 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......Special Problems 6-49 ........
Page 410 ........ 6-57 Identification Driving ..............Oil Level Check 7-39 City 4-22 ..............Overheating 5-15 Defensive .............. While Running Parked 2-32 Drunken ..............Specifications 6-64 Freeway 4-23 ..............InaBlizzard 4-29 StartingYow 2-20 ............... In Foreign Countries Engine Oil 6-11 ........
Page 411 ............Flat Tire. Changing 5-25 High/LowBeam 2-36 ......
Page 412 ..............Instrument Panel 2-55 Lighter 2-51 ........Cleaning 6-50 Lights ............Air Bag Readiness 1.20. 2.60 Cluster 2-56. 2-57 ..........Fuse Block 6-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Active 2.63.
Page 413 ....Long Trip/Highway Definition Locks ..........Automatic Power Door Long Trip/Highway Intervals .
Page 414: Windows
............. . . N e t .
Page 415 ..... . . Rear Retained Accessory Power 2-46 ..........Door Security Locks Reverse.
Page 416 ......Work, Doing Your Own ...... Service and Appearance Care ....... Service Vehicle Soon Light 2-75 ... . Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick 1-24 ......Sheet Metal Damage 6-54 9-10...
Page 417 ....... . Inflation Check ....... 7-39 Storage.
Page 418 ..... Trailer (Continued) Underbody Flushing Service 7-42 ..........Underbody Maintenance 6-55 Maintenance When Towing 4-40 ........MakingTurns 4-38 Underhood Electrical Center (Passenger’s Side) 6-61 ......ParkingonHills 4-39 ........Passing 4-38 Vehicle ........ Safety Chains 4-37 ........
Page 419 ..............Windows 2-33 Winter Driving...
Page 420 Service Station Checkpoints REMOTE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID TIRES P6-27 P6-39 p5-5 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY FUEL ENGINE COOLANT HOOD DOOR RECOVERY TANK RELEASE P6-5 P5-19 AND P6-22 P6-8 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual. 9-14...

This manual is also suitable for:

1997 century

Buick REGAL 1997 Manual

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Buick REGAL 1997

Summary of Contents for Buick REGAL 1997

Page 414: Windows

This manual is also suitable for: