Page 1 Roadmaster...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
............6- 1 ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good..............Maintenanceschedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
Page 4 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. French Language Manual:...
Page 6 Buick in 1900. However, Buick traditionally dates its ‘beginnings to 1903. That was the year William C. (Billy) Durant from company was reoiganized, refinanced and moved Detroit to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick engineers developed the...
Page 7 French 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. However, new Gene<d over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 1914.
Page 8 In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. other military hardware. This post-war period brought And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” @e, great styling and engineering changes which resulted (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the inmeased sales.
Page 9 I962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, General Manager; 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 11 Vehicle Damage Warnings In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this ddmage would Also, in this book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid damage.
Page 12 Here are some These symbols Vehicle Symbols are used on other symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. you may see: warning and indicator lights: For example, These symbols FUSE These symbols These symbols ENGINE have to do with are on some of...
Page 13: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
Page 14 Power Seat (Option) M m m y %at- (Option) The power seat controls are located an the armrest. Here's how to use this feature: You don't need to start your vehicle yet, just make Raise the front of the seat by pressing the left side of the sure it is in PARK (P).
Page 16 Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever seat will go to an upright position.
Page 18 3. Pull the seat reiease To raise the seatback: handle in the lower right 1. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into conier of stmage place. compartment. The 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is seatback is now locked in position.
Page 19 To lower the seatback: Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1. Pull the seat release handle to unlock the seatback. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety Mlts properly. It also tells you some things you should not da 2.
Page 20 comes on as a reminder When you in or on anything, you go as fast as it ride up. @ee “Safety. goes. bqckle Belt ’ Ri-minder Light7’ in Index.)
Page 21 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 23 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. Thai’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11...
Page 24 If a child will be riding control, such as bad drivers. in your Buick, see the part of this manual called Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s home.
Page 25 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull tbe belt across you. Don’t iet get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the 6elt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 26 To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 30 The belt is twisted across the body.
Page 31 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you damage both the belt and your vehicle.
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Page 33 HJow the Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21...
Page 34 When should. an air bag inflate? The..& bag is ,designed to inflate iQ moderate to Severe idlate frontal or ne&-frontal crashes. The bag will if the impact speed is above the system’s designed only “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 kmlh).
Page 35 How does an air bagxestrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument pmel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force pf the‘impact more evenly over #e occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 36 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the systeni to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 37 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For women.
Page 38 Center Passenger Position and Any Lap Belt Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center positions. Position When you sit in a center seating position or in a station wagon third seat, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 40 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 42 Smaller Children and Babies To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to qome age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 45 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 in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Page 46 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If you want to use a child restraint with a top strap Outside Seat Position second seat of a station wagon, have your dealer install combination anchor-tether belt to which the top strap can be'hooked.
Page 47 (and a way to anchor a top strap, if the’child restraint has one). See the where child restraints are sold, or your Buick from dealer (GM Part Number 94844571). The locking clip following part about securing a child restraint in a center must be the same as the one shown here.
Page 48 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Then thread both the lap and shoulder belt portions through the locking clip. 1-36...
Page 49 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Toxemove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ ..., . safety belt and remove the locking clip. Let the safety belt go back all the way. The safety belt will move freel again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Rear Seat Position 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. You’ll be using the lap belt.
Page 51 6. To 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push restraint. The child restraint instructions will show down on the child restraint. you how. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 52 5. Buckle belt.
Page 53 Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. safety belt and let it go back all the way. 6.
Page 54 If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
Page 55 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or-neck? ‘c, Move the child toward the center of the vehcle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Page 56 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 57 If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right Checking Your Restraint Systems front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder system are protect you in an accident.
Page 58 NOTES...
Page 59: Features And Controls
Section 2 Feature8 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...
Page 60 Your dealer or a qualified locksmith by reading the number on the NOTICE: bar code tag can then make Your Buick a n&kr of new features that extra ignition keys. help prevent thek Bht fou have a lot of trouble cain getting into your vehicle if you ever l&k your keys...
Page 61 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: E n t r y From the outside, use your door'key or Keyless System if you have this option. From the inside, to lock the door, slide the lock control ,down.
Page 62 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks that from the outside. help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks: 2.
Page 63 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service. If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock Changes or modifications to this system by other than an your doors or unlock your trunk or tailgate from up to...
Page 64 Operation Battery Replacement The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain pressed. Press it again quickly and all the doors will transmitter should last about two years. unlock. The door courtesy lamps will also come on. All You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter :doors will lock when DOOR is pressed.
Page 65 To replace the batteries: Automatic Pull-Down Feature (ODtion) 1. If your transmitter has a screw, remove the screw from the back cover. If there is no screw, carefully If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid closed. This pry off the cover by inserting a dime (or similar allows you to gently push the trunk lid down and the...
Page 67 Tailgate Operation (Wagon) The tailgate can be opened like a regular door or like a drop-gate. The tailgate and tailgate window must first be unlocked. The tailgate is unlocked by using the power door lock controls, the oval key in the lock or the Remote Keyless Entry System if you have it.
Page 68 If the tailgate on your vehicle does not open as a drop-gate, it may not be fully latched as a door. Your GATE AJAR light will be on if the tailgate isn’t completely closed as a door. The tdgate is designed not tq dpen as a drop-gate when AJso, will it is already open as a’boor.
Page 70 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key Lock the glove box.
Page 71 Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%.
Page 72 PASS KEY light will come on. But you don’t have to NOTICE: wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate the PASS-Key% to have a new key made.
Page 73 Ignition Switch LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It's a theft deterrent feature.
Page 74 NOTICE: 2. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, push the Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is agcelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you moving. If you do, you could damage the hold the ignition key in START.
Page 76 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 77 PARK (P): This locks your transmission drive shaft. It’s Automatic Transmission the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. There are several different positions for your shift lever. 2-19...
Page 78 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t To restart when you’re alreadv starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transmission connect with the wheels. Also use shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular moving, NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 79 AmOMATIC OVERDRIVE SECOND (2): This position gives you more power and ( O D ) : This position is for lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND on hills. It normal driving. If you need. more power for passing; and you’re: can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want...
Page 80 Limited-Slip Rear Axle (Option) To release the parking brake, hold the regular you have this feature, your rear axle can give you brake pedal down. Pull the additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It brake release lever. works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with...
Page 81 Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: P u l l the lever toward you. 1; Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2-23...
Page 82 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2-24...
Page 83 Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight .of the Yotthave to fully apply your regular brakes before you...
Page 85 Your Engine While You’re Running Parked It’s better not to paik with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer”...
Page 86 Power Windows The switch for the driver’s window has-an express-down P u l l feature. the AUTO switch back all the way. Once engaged, release it and the window will lower all the way. To stop the. window from lowering, ,press the switch forward.
Page 87 Wagon Rear Vent Windows Tilt Wheel In the rear area, there is a vent window on each side of the vehicle. A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. To open, lift the latch and push out. To close, pull in and back on the latch.
Page 88 'hrn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two The lever on the left side of the steering column downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you includes your: to signal a turn or a lane change. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 89 A green arrow on the If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring instrument panel will flash the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used. turn in the direction of the With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash or lane change.
Page 90 Rdid Windshield Wipers @or a single wiping cycie, turn the band - & S T i it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes.
Page 93 Note: On the Estate Wagon, if the tailgate window is not To Set Cruise Control completely closed, the cruise control will not work. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want,; 3. Press in the button at the end of the lever and release it.
Page 94 To Resume a Set Speed To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your, cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brakes. This, of course, shuts There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s off the cruise control.
Page 95 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depenas upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. There are two ways to reduce your speed while using When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the cruise control: accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 96 To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Lamps The LIGHTS knob controls these lamps: Headlamps Pull the knob toward you, to the first setting to turn on Taillamps the parking lamps.
Page 97 Twilight Sentinel (Option) Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime Running Lamps The Twilight Sentinel control below your LIGHTS (Canada Only) work with switch twns your headlamps on and off automatically by the light sensor on top of sensing how dark it is outside. your instrument panel.
Page 98 Daytime ,Running Lamps (Canada Only) To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, apply your parking brake before turning on the ignition. Once you Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make it easier to ‘see release the parking brake, the DIU cannot be turned off the front,of your vehicle during the day.
Page 99 Rear Reading Lamps Wagon Rear Compartment Lamps There are lamps on the assist handles in the rear area These courtesy lamps turn on when you open the doors. of the station wagon. Press the switch to turn them on To turn on the reading or off.
Page 100 Front ReadingLamps Front seat reading lamps turned onby pressing the switch located on the rearview mirror.
Page 101 REVERSE (R), the mirror shifts to the day mode. This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up. Your Buick may have an automatic inside mirror. Front Reading Lamps The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
Page 103 . . . : > I ' _ - : Convex Outside Mirror Front Storage Armrest (Option) The armrest between the fiont seats opens into a storage area.
Page 106 Convenience Net (Sedan) Wagon Cargo Cover The cargo cover allows jhdden storage in the rear vehicle. area of your use the cargo cover: 1. Pull the cargo cover by the center handle all the way to the tailgate. Your vehicle has a convenience net. You’ll see it just 2.
Page 110 Sun Visors Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. If the visors swing too easily, tighten the screws on the rear of the visors. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.
Page 111 The cigarette lighter is near the ashtray. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: I f you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element -when...
Page 112 LOW CHANGE WASH LEVEL FLUID TEMP & - COOLANT LEVEL SERVICE ENGINE VOLTS SOON APPLY BRAKE TO UNLEADED FUEL ONLY FUEL LOCK ~0101010101112] BRAKE SHIFT FROM PARK CRUISE many other things you'll need to know to drive safely Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a and economically.
Page 113 To reset it, press the ci> (used in Canada). button. Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers, someone has probably tried to turn it back. The numbers may not be accurate.
Page 114 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and This part describes the warning lights and gages that warning lights work together to let you know when may be on your vehicle.
Page 117 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still With the anti-lock brake have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
Page 118 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the This red light comes on as a - & gage pointer moves into the TEMP bulb check when you start red area, your engine is too your engine.
Page 119 Low Coolant Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have this amber light Domestic vehicles are and it comes on, the system equipped with this is low on coolant and the malfunction indicator lamp. L O W SERVICE engine may overheat. COOLANT ENGINE LEVEL...
Page 120 Engine Oil Pressure Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This amber light should This red light tells you if or START come on when you the key to tufa there could be a problem check to show you it is working.
Page 121 L,EV...
Page 122 the CHANGE OIL light stays on for 20 seconds or Change Oil Indicator more after you turn on tlie ignition, have the The amber CHANGE O L changed. light is activated by the After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. Engine Oil Life Moniitor System.
Page 123 If the light stays on, your vehicle needs service, and you Low Washer Fluid Light should take your Buick to the dealer at once. To save If this orange light comes your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories, on, it means you’re low on...
Page 124 -Low Fuel Light Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not This amber light comes indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. briefly as a bulb check At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the when you start your engine.
Page 125: Comfort Controls And Audio Systems
Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Slide the temperature control between COOL and Buick when the vehicle is moving. When the vehicle is WARM to change the temperature of the air coming not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by...
Page 126 Air Conditioning Defrost The defrost setting directs most of the air through the defroster vents and some through the heater outlets. Use defrost when you want to remove fog or ice from the windshield.
Page 127 Rear Window Defogger (Option) The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window. After 10 minutes, it will go off by itself or pressing the button again during the heating cycle will shut it Off.
Page 128 Electronic Climate Control (Option) System Controls TEMP: To choose the temperature you want maintained inside the vehicle, use this button. Pressing the TEMP button only once with the exterior temperature displayed will not change the set temperature. From the AUTO mode, pressing the temperature to 90"...
Page 129 Pressing an arrow on the FAN button will override this The blower speed- will go lower or higher with every press of the button until the lowest or highest speed is delay and turn on the blower. reached. MIDDLE: Pressing this button directs the through the instrument panel outlets.
Page 130: Audio System
Rear Window Defogger .(Option) Audio Systems Your Delco' audio system has been designed to operate The lines you see on the easily and give years w i l l listening pIeqsure. You rear window warrn the glass the most enjoyment out of it you acquaint yourself witb to remove fog and ice.
Page 131 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. change Player 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 132 Presets: p e six pushbuttons let you return to your Setting the Tone set up to 18 stations (six AM, favorite stations. You six FM 1 and six FM2). 1. Press FM to select the band. 2. Find the station you want. 3.
Page 133 SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to search Playing a Cassette Tape for the next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape The longer side with the tape visible should face to the must have at least three seconds of silence between each right.
Page 134 Control (Option) SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next your Buick has a radio with Automatic Tone Control, higher or lower station. The sound will be muted while the instructions below will explain how to use the radio.
Page 135 3. Press TONE to choose the equalization setting for TREB: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the the station. knob to increase decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.
Page 136 While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show TAPE and an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing. Your tape bias is set automatically.
Page 137 bb(4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play whiie the tape advances. SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing.
Page 139 Dolby@ B Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. symbol are trademarks of Dolby DOLBY and the Laboratories bicensing Corporation. AUTO PRE@CT Press it and the system will set the 12 strongest FM or the six strongest AM stations on your preset buttons.
Page 140 THEFTLOCK’” Press buttons 1 and 4 at $he same h e and holq until shows on the display. “- -” Your system has this feature if it shows “Theftlock” on You now have only seconds between each of the its face. THEFTLOCK” is a theft-deterrent feature that following steps.
Page 141 Unlocking the System Disabling THEFTLOCK If battery power is removed for any reason, LOC will If you want to turn off THEFTLOCK”, you will need appear on the display when power is reapplied. You will to enter your code. If you lose or forget your code, see need to enter your code to unlock the system.
Page 142 Tips About Your Audio System NOTICE: Hearing damage from loud noise is alrncst undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher Before you add any sound equipment to your volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile and harmful to your hearing.
Page 143 Understanding Radio Reception Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours of use to provide optimum performance. Your radio may FM Stereo display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals timer.
Page 144 Fixed Mast Antenna You may prefer to use a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner. This type of cleaner uses a fabric belt to clean The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes the tape head. This type of cleaner cassette will not without being damaged.
Page 145 3. Wipe the cloth over NOTICE: the mast sections, removing any dirt. Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged.
Page 146 NOTES...
Page 147: Yourdrivingandtheroad
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” the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 149 of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.
Page 151 Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 152 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 153 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure any driver could. The computer is faster than programmed to make the most of available tire and road 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 154 Steering Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too Power Steering close to the vehicle in h n t of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops.
Page 155 You can lose Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like control. these. First apply your brqes. (See “Braking in What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the Emergencies”...
Page 156 Off-Road Recovery Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, you’re driving.
Page 157 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough following too closely reduces your area of vision, Also,...
Page 159 Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink aad drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 160 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
Page 162 >, Driving too fast,through large water puddles or even going through some'car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid gpddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-16...
Page 163 Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just your Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. parking lamps to help make you more visible to This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re others.
Page 164 City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in 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 165 Freeway Driving At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. I f you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Trpi,determine where you expect to blend with the flow.
Page 166 ;service, have it done before starting out. Of course, time to avoid a major storm system? :you'll find experienced and able service experts Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? :Buick dealers all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 167 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 168 Know how to go down hills. The most important Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the your to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool engine and transmission, and you can climb the hil slowing down.
Page 169 Here are some tips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag your engine coolant mix is correct.
Page 170 Driving on Snow or Ice least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32” F; 0” C) and freezing rain begins to Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the fall. to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand road probably have good traction.
Page 171 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.. If you have no blankits or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 172 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 173 Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP FRT. CTR. TOTAL LBS. DATE GVWR GAWR GAWR RR MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT COLD TIRE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- TIRE SIZE PRESSURE SPEED...
Page 177 Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles If You Do Decide To Pull A nailer (1 600 your new vehicle is driven. Your eng >. If you do, here are some important points. axle or other parts could be damaged. There are many different laws, including speed limit: Then, during the first 500 miles (800 that you...
Page 178 And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you havk on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550.
Page 179 If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer and sway control of the proper size. This equipment tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer is very important for proper vehicle loading and weight (B). If you have a “weight-distributing,’ hitch, good handling when you’re driving.
Page 180 nailer Hitching Procedure Using A Weight Attach the trailer to the vehicle. The trailer tongue should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight. Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch Level the vehicle with the load leveling spring bars (Recommended for loaded trailers weighing 3,000 lbs. to 7,000 Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer.
Page 181 Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness You should always attach chains between your vehicle The trailer towing package includes a five wire harness and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue found in the rear compartment of your vehicle. You can of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road go to a recreational vehicle facility to have it installed.
Page 182 Fonowing Distance Making 'hms Stay at least twice as behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This NOTICE: can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking Making very sharp turns while trailering could and sudden turns.
Page 183 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), you should drive in THIRD (3) When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a instead of OVERDRIVE or, as you need to, a lower different turn signal flasher and extra wiring.
Page 184 When You Are Ready to Leave After If the TEMP warning light comes on, pull to the side the road as soon as it is safe to do so. When the vehicle Parking on a Hill is at a complete stop, shift the transmission selector to 1.
Page 185: Problemsontheroad
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They can occur on the road. also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and o€f.
Page 187 If they are, it could cause a ground positive and negative t e k n a l s on each connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to battery. start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical Systems.
Page 190 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. Follow this order. GOOD BAlTERY DEAD BAlTERY 10.
Page 191 GM dealer or a professional towing lamps,, Try to have a aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment kaimctions and ui&-ations may not be correct. a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift...
Page 192 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column 1ock.for this. The transmission should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
Page 194 Rear Towing Hookups Attach T-hook chains to slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. No 4 4 beam is needed. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear fascia. Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring.
Page 195 Engine Overheating NOTICE: You will find a coolant temperature gage and If your engine catches fire because you keep warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. You will also find a low coolant warning light on driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be your instrument panel.
Page 196 you get the overheat waming with no of stem, or so: try this for a minute 1. Turn you1 conditioner. , ’ $ T u r n ,on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as nei=essasy. 3.
Page 198 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the s u e coolant surge but be the cooling system,...
Page 199 NOTICE: .In.:cpld weather, Hater can freeze, and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. 5-15...
Page 200 keep tuming the 1. You can remove the Then cap slowly, and pressure coolant surge tank remove it. pressure cap when the cooling system, inclufing the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose; is no longer hot. Turn &e pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to the left...
Page 201 Then replace the . , , . pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans.
Page 206 Attach the wheel wrench to Now you are ready to start using the jack and wheel the bolt at the end of the wrench to raise your vehicle. jack. 5-22...
Page 207 Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise to slightly raise the Position the jack under the vehicle, near the flat tire. lift head. There are two holes in the frame near each of the wheels. Raise the jack so the jack head fits into the large Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Page 208 NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fan off the jack. Be sure to fit the Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench jack lift head mto the proper location before clockwise.
Page 209 with Replace the wheel nuts the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand Remove a y rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare an the wheel mounting surface.
Page 210 Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the.trunk or rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.’ If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the hpare.
Page 211 On the sedan, replace the jack, flat tire, and wheel wrench and tighten the wing nut on the screw. Wing Nut Wrench Compact Spare Full-Size Spare Jack Cover Provided) Jack Screw (Hold-down) Floor Bracket 5-27...
Page 212 7. Bolt 1. Pillar Trim Panel 8. Wing Bolt 2. Flwr Ch.anhel 9. Wrepch 3. Cover 10. Jack clip 11. Lift Strap 5 . Disc 6. Wing Nut...
Page 214 Compact Spare Tire (If So Equipped) NOTICE: Although the compact spare was fully inflated when Don’t take your compact spare througn an your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressuTe regularly. It should be BO psi automatic car wash with guide rails.
Page 215 If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud, Ice or NOTICE: Snow Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is vehicle as wen as the tires. If you spin the wheels to spin your wheels too fast.
Page 216 NOTES 5-32...
Page 217: Serviceandappearancecare
Service Delco Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
Page 218 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Buick than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications’’...
Page 219 Fuel What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane AfZBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no higher. It should meet specifications A-STM D4814, more than 15% W B E is fine for your vehicle.
Page 220 Gasolines for Cleaner Air Fuels in Foreign Countries Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will If you plan on driving in another country outside the help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do fuel system.
Page 222 See “Cleaning the The wagon gas cap is behind a hinged door on the Outside of Your Buick” in the Index. driver’s side of your vehicle. When you put the cap back on, turn...
Page 223 Check'rg Things Under the Hood Lift the hood. To open the hood, first puu a& ~ h & n d l e ~ ~ $ f & , ~ ~ & - j ~ . . , : ! : . , vehicle.
Page 225 To Check Engine Oil When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or y6u must use the tight kind. This cloth, then push it back in all the way..Remove .it..again5, to add some oil.
Page 226 What Kind of Oil to Use RECOMMENDEO SAL VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be SELECT THE LOWEST FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. The ‘MR SAE UlSCOSlTY GRADE OIL THE EXPECm TEMPERATURE RANGE.
Page 227 Engine Oil Additives comes first. Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is See “Change Oil Indicator” in the Index for more ready to advise if you think something should be added. information on when to change the oil.
Page 228 Engine Coolant Heater Air Cleaner An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have ’ to park outside in very cold weather, 0” F C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could...
Page 230 more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside transmission fluid level if you have been driving: temperatures are 50" F (10" C) or more. If it's colder When outside temperatures are above 90"...
Page 231 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: the handle up and 1. Flip then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower 2.
Page 232 How to Add Fluid Rear Axle Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what When to Check and Change Lubricant kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 233 If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolafit for your Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -340 F (-37” C). Give boiling protection up to 262’” F (128 C ) .
Page 235 Surge Tank Pressure Cap If this light comes on, it means you’re low on coolant. See “Low Coolant NOTICE: Light’’ the Index. Your surge tang cap is a 15 psi (105 Wa) COOLANT pressure-type tap and must be tightly installed to LEVEL prevent toolad loss and possible engine damage from overhdatiag.
Page 236 Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H mark.
Page 238 the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that Brakes fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you means should have your brake system fixed, since a leak Brake Master Cylinder that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or Your brake master cylinder is here.
Page 240 Brake Wear worn-out brake pads Continatng to drive with could resuit in costly brake repair. 6-24...
Page 242 Halogen BuIbs 2. Remove the screw from the bracket. 3. Remove the lamp Assembly by pulling forward. Parkin-rn Sighal bnd Cornering Lamp BuIb Replacement 4. Remove the electrical connectors fkom the latnp assembly For the proper type of replacement bulb, see 5 .
Page 244 Taillamp Bulb Replacement (Sedan) For the proper type of replacement bulb, see the Index. “Replacement Bulbs” 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the nut from the trunk trim assembly. 4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base.
Page 245 Taillamp Bulb Replacement (Wagon) .Ftom outside the vehicle, carefully pull the taillamp assembly away from the body. For the proper type of replacement bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the housing a quarter-turn counterclockwise to remove 1.
Page 246 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Replacement (Wagon) Replacement (Sedan) For the proper type of replacement bulb, see For the proper type of replacement bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. trunk. 1. Open the tailgate window. 1.
Page 247 For the proper type of replacement bulb, see 3. Bring down the bulb assembly. “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. 1. Remove the screw and pry the housing from the mirror assembly. 2. Remove the socket from the housing. 4. Pull the bulb out of its retainer. 5.
Page 248 These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick. your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
Page 250 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be irispected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles k m ) for any signs of unusual wear. If (10 000 to 13 000 unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check dmaged tires or wheels.
Page 252 Buying New Tires find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Perfomiance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Page 253 A, B, C Treadwear Temperature The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 254 (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your requirements in addition to these grades. Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Page 256 When you use anything from a container to clean your that are the proper size for your tires. Install Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or them on the rear tires and tighten them tightly window,s when you’re cleaning the inside.
Page 257 Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. directions on the container label. Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Page 258 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric. Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic Wipe with a clean cloth. creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Page 259 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, Cleaning Leather treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or m l ) 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 cup (250 saddle soap.
Page 261 Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 262 To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered take When applying a tire dressing always care to wipe whenever possible.
Page 263 At least every spring, flush these materials from the Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces and other debris can collect.
Page 264 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials from your GM Parts can get these Department. PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 12345343 Liquid GoodwrenchB (0.473L) polish Exterior 1052277 12 oz. (0.3543;) Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Weatherstrips, Grease squeaks Stops 1052863 (0.028kg) Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes, polishes 1050172 (0.473L)
Page 265 MODEL PLANT Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on Add-on Electrical Equipment a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 266 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The other ia in the engine compamgnt. Open the cover on either of the boxes to expose the fuses. 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.
Page 267 Headlamps Power Winbws and Other Power Options The headlamp wiring is-protected by a circuit breaker in Circuit bfialters in the fuse panel protect the power the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the windows and other power accessories. When the current lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.
Page 268 Fuse USAGE CHART FUSE EXTLPS HORNS FOR MORE INF( RMATION, SEE OWNE ?'S MANUAL PRINTED IN U.S.A SEOACSRV WIPER.WAG0N Instrument Panel Fuse Block F u s e l Usage Not Used Rear Window Wiper Radio Windshield WiperNasher Switch Rear Defog Relay, Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve (with Sensor) Module, Headlamp Switch, Cluster, Rear Defog Switch...
Page 269 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Auto Level Control Sensor, Rear Compartment Stoplamp Switch, Hazard Lamp Flasher Courtesy Lamp, Mercury Switch Blower Motor Control Module Cigar Lighter Power Door Lock Relay Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, Liftgate Heated Seat Controls Wiper Latch Switch, Rear Glass Release Switch, Turn Signal Switch, Sidemarker Lamps, Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch, Rear T u M a r k Lamps...
Page 270 Fuse Usage Air Flow Sensor, Mass Secondary Pump Relay, EGR Solenoid, Evaporative Emission Solenoid, Oxygen Sensors, Automatic Wgz-pq Transmission PCM, Ignition Coil, Electronic Brake Control Module Fuel Injector Cylinders One, Four, Six, Seven NC COMP Primary Cooling Fan, A/C Compressor Relay Generator, Secondary Cooling AIR PUMP RELAY...
Page 271 Replacement Bulbs Interior Exterior Front Application Number Application ............. Cornering 2057 Ashtray ............Headlamp 9004 Courtesy ............Parrnurn 2057NA GloveBox ............. Instrumentpanel Sidemarker ..........Underhood Luggage Compartment ........
Page 272 Air Cleaner AC 1096C used. If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer......Fuel’Filter GF624K For additional information, see your “Warranty...
Page 273 Estate Wagon Dimensions (Approximate) Overall Interior Rear ....... . . Length 218 inches Leg Room.
Page 274 Roadmaster Sedan Dimensions (Approximate) OvePall Interior gear ....... Leg Room. .40 inches (1 016 mm) Length 216 inches (5 486 mrn)
Page 275 This section covers the maintenance required for your levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependabilitv and emission control performance. level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our...
Page 276 How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Tart A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 277 Here’s how to decide which questions how to keep your vehicle in good schedule to follow: condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the 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 278 Maintenance Schedule Schedule I .Interval$ Schedule I Definition Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 or 3 Months Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is Engine Oil and Filter Change your true for vehicle: Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 or 6 months Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 279 Maintenance Schedule...
Page 281 Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 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). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 282 Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change the rear axle gear lubricant if 3 months, whichever occurs first). used to pull a trailer or has vehicle An Emission Control Service. limitid-slip differential.
Page 283 Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 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). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 284 Maintenance Schedule I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine ail and filter (or ,every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Conttol Service.
Page 285 Maintenance Schedule I 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change the rear axle gear lubricant if Change engine oil and filter (or every vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and...
Page 286 Maintenance Schedule I 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). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service? Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, parking brake...
Page 287 Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 knz) (Continued) what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any test the cooling system and pressure cap. damage.
Page 289 Maintenance Schedule I 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change the rear axle gear lubricant if Change engine oil and filter (or every vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUALMILEAGE DATE...
Page 290 Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 42,000 Miles 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). An Emission Control Service? An Emission Control Service? Clean and repack the front wheel bearings Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage,...
Page 291 Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change automatic transmission fluid and 3 months, whichever occurs first). filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under An Emission Control Service. one or more of these conditions: Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, In heavy city traffic where the outside...
Page 292 Maintenance Schedule I 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change the rear axle gear lubricant if Change engine oil and filter (or every vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 293 Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 57,000 Miles (95 000 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). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 294 Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, 3 months, whichever occurs first). condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure An Emission Control Service. test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.
Page 295 Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 66,000 Miles (11 0 000 km) Change engine oil and filter every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.* An Emission Control Service.
Page 296 Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change the rear axle gear lubricant if 3 months, whichever occurs first). vehicle is used to pull a trailer. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 297 Maintenance Schedule I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service? An Emission Control Service.
Page 298 FMaintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-24.
Page 299 Maintenance Schedule I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change the rear axle gear lubricant if Change engine oil and filter (or every vehicle is used to pull a trailer. months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and...
Page 300 Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 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). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
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Page 302 Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 k m ) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever fist). occurs An Ehtis~~~on Control Service.
Page 303 Maintenance Schedule I 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change the rear axle gear lubricant if Change engine oil and filter (or every vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:...
Page 304 mountainous terrain. ~ ~ y ' o r When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Page 305 Maintenance Schedule I1 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles will show you when to change the oil monitor usually k m ) (166 000 at the same intervals.
Page 306 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). An Emission Control Sewice? An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, parking brake...
Page 307 ‘1 Maintenance Schedule I1 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). An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Sewice.
Page 308 Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 37,500 Miles (62 500 k t ) condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure Change engine oil and filter (or every test the cooling system and pressure cap. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 309 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) every Change engine oil and filter (or Change automatic transmission fluid and 12 months, whichever occurs first). filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under An Emission Control Service. one or more of these conditions: Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90"...
Page 310 ’, Maintenance Schedule I1 Miles (87 500 km) 52,500 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Ch’ange engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Sewice.
Page 311 60,000 Miles (1 00 000 km) (Continued) Miles (112 500 km) 67,500 condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure every Change engine oil and filter (or test the cooling system and pressure cap. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Page 312 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 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). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service? Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, parhng brake...
Page 313 ‘b Maintenance Schedule I1 -m-~ 90,000 Miles (1501Y00 Change engine oil and filter (or every test the cooling system and pressure cap. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, Control Service.
Page 314 Maintenance Schedule I1 97,500 Miles (142 500 km) 100,000 Miles (1 000 km) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Change engine oil and filter (or every Control Service. 12 months, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and An Emission Control Service. filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, one or more of these conditions:...
Page 315 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level 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 316 3. Try to ,start the engine in each gear. The starter should-work only in PARK NEUTRAL (N). the starter works in any other pt%ition, your vehicie needs service. ’ Brake-’Ikansmissim Shift Interlock BTSI Starter Switch 1. Before you start, be sure you have enoughroom around the vehicle.
Page 317 Steering Column Lock Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. check the parking brake: With the engine running The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift NEUTRAL (N),...
Page 319 Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11@ Brake Fluid P a r t System No. 1052535 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). part number or sy-yification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
Page 320 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE _ _ _ Hood Latch Chassis Grease, High Tempefature Assembly, Lubrication Water Spray Resistant (GM Part Pivots, Spring No. 12345996 or equivalent). Anchor and Release Pawl Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Hood, Door, Front Wheel P a r t No.
Page 321 Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the^ following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.
Page 322 Mpiptenance Record ~~~~ ODOMETER DATE READING SERVJCED BY MAnVTENANCE PERF -2MED 7-48...
Page 323 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can often assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety be quickly resolved at that level.
Page 324 We encourage you to call the toll free number listed 1-800-263-3830.) previously in order to give your inquiry prompt GM Participation in BBB AUTO attention. However, if you wish to write Buick, write to: LINE Alternative Dispute Buick Motor Division...
Page 325 Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed to To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name making sure you are completely satisfied with your new and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises and a statement of the nature of your complaint.
Page 326 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write to: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550.
Page 327 A free one-way shuttle ride up to 10 miles from the providing easy access to service professionals trained dealership is available for customers whose vehicles to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days require same-day warranty repairs. a year, including weekends and holidays.
Page 328 Canada Roadside Assistance Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive sent to all General Motors dealerships/retail facilities. Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere GM monitors product performance the field. When in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the service methods are found which promote better service separate brochure provided by the dealer or call...
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Page 331 Section 9 Index ........Adding Antifreeze 6-17...
Page 332 ..2.20.2.25. 7.42 Trammission S~hift Interlock ....... Warning Light 2-58 ........Wear 6-24 ........4 . 8 S r W g 4.5......Break.In. New Vehicle 2-14 BTSI (Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock) 2.20.2.25. 7.42 .
Page 333 ........Freeway 4-19 Cornering Lamp and ParkingEurn Signal ..............Bulb Replacement 6-26 Grades 4-37 ..........Courtesy Transportation Hill and Mountain Roads 4-21 ............... Night 4-13 Cruise Control 2-34 ............ Erasing Speed Memory 2-38 Rainy Conditions 4-15 .......
Page 334 ..............A j a r Ethanol ( I n Fuel) Gate Light 2-65 ............GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 4-27 Exhaust 2-26 ............
Page 335 ............K e y Lock Cylinder 7-42 Low Coolant Light 2-61 ................Keys Low Fuel Light 2-66 ......Low Oil Level Light 2-63 ....Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 2-65 ........
Page 337 ......... Service Work. Doing Your Own Theft 2.12 ..........Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick 1-24 Theftlock 3-16 ......
Page 338 ............Tire Chains 6-40 Turn SignMultifunction Lever 2-30 ...........

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