Buick 1995 Roadmaster, Manual

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Page 3: ...roblemsontheRoad This section tells you what to doif you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 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 Customer Assistance Information This section...

Page 4: ... so it will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it WESUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National lnslililte for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE 1 We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriktaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous...

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Page 6: ...novator Buick engineers developed the valve in head engine alight powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry William C Durant was instrumental in promoting Buicks acrossthe country using his Durant Dort Carriage Co outlets and salespeople as the nucleus of a giant distribution system He knew the h i c k as a self seller If automobiles could be this...

Page 7: ...er the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 Buick drew plenty of attentionbecausg it coulcl limb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s enduranceandreliabilitywereworld famous During WorldWar I Buick builtLibirty aircrae engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so uccessfully that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government As a builder of premier automobile...

Page 8: ... transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 1949Roadmaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in1953 And Buick s famous vertical pillar toothy e introduced in 1942 became more massive in the post war era 1953Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962Buick Special Carof the Year The first production V 6 engine was used in the S...

Page 9: ...l of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz GeneralManager Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers expectations throughout the purchase ownership service and repurchase experience Buicks are...

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Page 11: ...ge your vehicle Many times this ddmage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions bluefor notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Page 12: ... vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK BELTS 4 POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS TURN HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WIPER w WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN 1 These symbols are usedon warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE a RADIATOR COOLANT a FUEL ENGINEOIL PRESS...

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Page 14: ...at by pressing and holding Up Press and hold DN to lower the seat Press and hold the left side of therear switch to raise the rear of the seat Press and hold the right side of this switch to lower the rear of the seat 0 You don t need to start your vehicle yet just make 0 Adjust the driver s seat the way you want it 0 Pressthe SETbutton sure it is in PARK P 0 Move the memory switchto 1and your sea...

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Page 16: ... lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat and move the seatback to where you wantit Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving ...

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Page 18: ...latin the tailgate area of your station wagon To raise the seatback 1 Openthetailgate 2 Lift the storage compartmentlid and fold it back so that it lies flat 3 Pull the seat reiease handle in the lower right conier of the stmage compartment The seatback is now unlocked 4 Full the seatback up and push it back into place 5 Push and pull the topof the seatbackto be sure it is locked into position 1 6...

Page 19: ...en pushdown on it to lock it into place 3 Fold the storagelid down Make sure it is secure Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety Mlts properly It also tells you some things you should not da with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System or air bag system 1 7 ...

Page 20: ...comes on as areminder to bqckleup ee Safety Belt goes Ri minderLight7 in the When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it Index ...

Page 21: ...Put someoneon it Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 9 ...

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Page 23: ...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: ...y Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that thereare 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 First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle h...

Page 25: ...u Don t iet it get twisted The shoulderbelt may lock if youpull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the 6elt go back slightly to unlock it Then pullthe belt across you more slowly 4 Push thelatch plate into the buckle untilit clicks 1 13 ...

Page 26: ...e strong pelvic bones Andyou d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should goover the shoulder andacross the chest These parts of the body are best able take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a suddenstop or crash or if you pull the belt very...

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Page 31: ...d go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explainsthe Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system 1 19 ...

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Page 33: ...HJow the Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 21 ...

Page 34: ...idlate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold levelis about 9 to 15mph 14to 24 kmlh The thresholdlevel can vary7 however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your 1 22 ...

Page 35: ...ore than a supplemenx to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see afteran air bag inflates After theairbag inflates it quickly deflqtes This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some componentsof the air bag module in the steering wheelhub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panelfor the rig...

Page 36: ...s around your vehicle You don t wantthe systeni to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Buick dealer and the 1995Roadmaster Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index The air bag system does not need regular maintenan ...

Page 37: ...worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best wayto protect thefetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely thatthe fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right frontpassenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver ...

Page 38: ...r vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center positions When yousit in a center seating position or in a station wagon third seat you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 26 ...

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Page 40: ...ack slightly to unlock it Then pullthe belt across you more slowly 1 28 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make...

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Page 42: ... the buckle Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the lawin every state in the United States and in every Canadian provincesays children up toqome age must be restrained whilein a vehicle I 2n ...

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Page 45: ...d injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any chifd reshaint in your vehicle even whenno child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Buick dealerto put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to doit 1 33 ...

Page 46: ...nstall it for you or you mayinstall it yourself using the instructions provided inthe kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designedfor this vehicle Station wagonsfirst sold in Canada already have a combination anchor tether belt installed for each position on the second seat Thesebelts are attached to the anchorsfor ...

Page 47: ...ap if the childrestraint has one See the following part about securing a child restraint in a center position Once you have the clip follow these instructions 1 Put the restraint onthe seat Followthe instructions 2 Securethe childin the child restraint as the for the child restraint instructions say 3 Pick up thelatch plate and run thelapand shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through o...

Page 48: ...the belt Make sure the release button is positioned soyou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you everhad to 5 Then thread both the lap and shoulder belt portions through the locking clip 1 36 r ...

Page 49: ...ild restraintin different directions to be sure it is secure 1 I Toxemove 1 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 1 37 ...

Page 50: ... if the child restraint hasone U 1 Make the beltas longas possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt You ll be using the lap belt 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure thechild in thechild restraint as the instructions say 1 38 ...

Page 51: ...pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turnthe latch plate over and buckle it again Thensee if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different placein the vebcle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehi...

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Page 53: ...straint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way 6 To tighten the belt pullup on the shoulder belt while 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different you push downon the child restraint directions tobe sureit is secure Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 41 ...

Page 54: ... additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 42 ...

Page 55: ...e 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 If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the childin the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt ...

Page 56: ...will wear so the extender willbe long enoughfor you The extender will bejust for you andjust for the seat in your vehicle that Wherever the childsits the lap portion of the beltyouchoose Don t let someone else use it anduseit shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips just touching only for the seatit ismade to fit To wear it just attach it the child sthighs Thisappliesbeltforce to thechild s to there...

Page 57: ... you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see a label on the driver s or the right front passenger s safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident...

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Page 59: ...e many standard and optional featureson 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 whatto do if you have a problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 60: ...ew Roadmasteris delivered the dealer removes the plugs romthe keys and gives them to the first owner There are15alternative ignition PASS Key IIblanks to help discourage theft Keep the bar code tag and the daor keyplugs in a safe place I f you lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made easily using the plug or number onthe bar code tag I NOTICE Your Buickhas a n kr of new featuresthat c...

Page 61: ...s to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door keyor Keyless E n t r y Systemif you have this option From the inside to lock the door slide the lock control down To unlock the door slidethe lock controlup ...

Page 62: ...om the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don tcancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door fromthe inside and open the door from the outside 2 Mo...

Page 63: ...e may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determineif battery replacementis necessary See the instructionson battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be veh...

Page 64: ...transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must alsobe matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same modelsystem General Motors offers several different modelsof these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two...

Page 65: ...ushthetrunk lid downand the pull down feature then secures it completely 2 Lxft off the front cover bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the batteries Put them in as indicated bythe directions underthe batteries 4 Replace the front cover Make surethe cover is on tightly so water won tget in Replacethe screw in the back cover if there is one If there is no screw snap together 5 Check the operatio...

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Page 67: ...usingthe power doorlock controls the oval key in the lock or the Remote Keyless Entry System if you have it Once the tailgate has been unlocked you can unlatch the tailgate window by pushing the key cylinder button all the wayin Then raise the window To openthe tailgate like a regular door pull up on the handle thatis near the end of the tailgate on the passenger s side 2 9 ...

Page 68: ...osed as a door The tdgate is designed nottq dpen as a drop gate when it is already open as a boor AJso the tailgatewill not open as a door when it is beady open as a drop gate Check toseeif the tailgate is unlocked then open and close it as a do until the lower latch closes and the GATEAJAR light goes out You can lock the tailgate by putting the round keyin the lock and turning it to the right Or ...

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Page 70: ...e it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Rememberto keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you parkin a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to ...

Page 71: ...icle will not start This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignitionor the engine may not start If the engine does notstart and the PASS KEY light comes on the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean anddry the key Wait about three minutes...

Page 72: ...on key see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key to have a new key made the PASS Key system New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Buick doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform betterin thelong run if you followthese guidelines Keep your speedat 55 mph 88km h or less for the first 500 miles 804k m Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles...

Page 73: ...ature OFT C This position unlocks the steering wheel ignitio ind transmissionbut doesn t send electrical power to any accessories T u r nthe key to the OFF position if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off RUN D This isthe position for driving START E This key position starts your engine Note that even if the engine is not running the positio ACCESSORY and RUN allow you to o...

Page 74: ...olding yourkey in START for longer than 15seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained muchsooner And the excessiveheat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start within10seconds push the agcelerator pedal all the way to the floor while you hold the ignition key in START When the engine starts let gp of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about15seconds between each...

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Page 76: ... was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer dependson the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Buick dealer inthe area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advicefor that...

Page 77: ...smission There are several different PARK P This locks your transmission drive shaft It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily positions for your shift lever 2 19 ...

Page 78: ...ft lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Outof PARK P in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up r NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ To rock...

Page 79: ...ou can useSECOND on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakesoff and on FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lowerfuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use it on verysteephills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FXRST l the transmission won t shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is going sl...

Page 80: ...parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push downthe parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them andyou coul...

Page 81: ...ShiftingInto PARK P 2 Move the shiftlever into PARK P position like this 0 P u l lthe lever toward you 1 Hold the brake pedaldown with your right foot and set theparkingbrake 2 23 ...

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Page 83: ...s a little upbill to take some of the pressure from the transmission soyou can pull the shift lever out of PARK P ShiftingOut of PARK P Your Buick has a brake transmission shift interlock Yotthave to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK PI ease pressureon the...

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Page 85: ...he 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 andif you re pulling a trailer alsosee Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 27 ...

Page 86: ...easeit and the window will lower all the way To stopthe window from lowering press the switch forward Toraisk the window pressthe switch forward There are individual switches near eachwindow You have a lock out switch Press LOCK to disable the power window switches This will prevent passengers from opening and closing the windows The driver can still control allof the windows with the switch in th...

Page 87: ... pad with the horn symbol on either side of the steering wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Movethe steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in ...

Page 88: ...e Change Indicator 0 HeadlampHigh LowBeam 0 WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher Cruise Control Option 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 upor down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically ...

Page 89: ...you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses andCircuit Breakers in the Index andfor burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasheris used With thisflasher installed thesignalindicator will flash eVeii ika himsignal bulbis burned out Checkthe front and rear turnsignal lamps regularly to make sure they are working A chime w...

Page 90: ...the band to choosethe delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you tothe LO position For high speed wiping turnthe band further toHI To stop the wipers move the band toOFF Be sure to clear ice and snowfrom the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become dama...

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Page 93: ...ruise control will not work To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switchto ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the button at the end of the lever and releaseit The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 35 ...

Page 94: ...to go faster don t hold the switch at WA To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move the cruise contro...

Page 95: ...will slow down tothe cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well yourcruise control will work on hills depenas upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When goingup steephills you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower ge to keep your speed down Of course applyingthe bra...

Page 96: ... toward you to the first setting toturnon the parking lamps Pull the knob toward you to the second setting to turn on the headlamps By rotating the knob you can make the instrument panel lamps bright or dim and turnthe courtesy lamps on oroff Lamps On Reminder If the lamp switch is left on you ll hear a warning tone when you turn off the ignition You can disable the tone on vehicles without Daytim...

Page 97: ...e control all the way to the right your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn the ignition toOFF If you movethe control towardthe left the lamps will gooff quickly when you turn the ignition to OFF You can change this delay time from one second to four minutes Whenthe Twilight Sentinelis turned off use your LIGHTS switch to operate the headlamps Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime R...

Page 98: ...mps will go off and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightnessof DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off apply your parking brake before turning on the ignition Once you release the parking brake the DIU cannot be turned off as long as the ignition is on As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system any time you needit Delayed Illuminated Entry Without Keyless ...

Page 99: ...e rear area of the station wagon Pressthe switch to turn them on or off Rear Reading Lamps These courtesy lamps turn on when you open the doors To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed press the top of the switch Press the bottom of the switchto him them off ...

Page 100: ...Front ReadingLamps Front seat reading lamps are turned onby pressing the switch located on the rearview mirror ...

Page 101: ...n REVERSE R the mirror shifts to the day mode This gives you a brightimage in the mirror as you back up Your Buick may havean automatic inside mirror The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you It detects changesin light and then adjusts for day or night operation During the day the mirror reflectsall the light from behind your vehicle At night when the glare is too high it ...

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Page 106: ... can unhook the net so that it will lieflat when you re not using it Wagon Cargo Cover The cargo coverallows jhdden storagein the rear area of your vehicle The To use the cargo cover 1 Pull the cargo cover by the center handle all the way 2 Put the hooks of the handleinto the slots on the rear to the tailgate pillar trim To return the cover 1 Pull on the handle pulling the cover up and outof the 4...

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Page 110: ...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 lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the mirror cover is opened Closingthe mirror coverturns off the lamps The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning ...

Page 111: ...teris near the ashtray To use the lighter pushit 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 while it is heating it won t beable to your hand back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Assist Handles A folding handle over each door can be used to g...

Page 112: ...W OIL OIL WASH LEVEL FLUID r ENGINE SERVICE VOLTS SOON FUEL BRAKE LOCK CRUISE 1 Your instrument panelis designed tolet you know ata glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 54 ...

Page 113: ...lver lines between the numbers someone has probably tried to turn it back The numbers may not be accurate You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed The new one shouldbe set to the same reading as the old one If that is not possible then it sset at zero and a label on the driver s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed Trip Odometer fl ...

Page 114: ...hts come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning iights comes on and ...

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Page 117: ...in whileyou re driving your Buick needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If t regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake system warning light may also come on whe...

Page 118: ... manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage TEMP This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engineis too hot That reading means the same thing as the warning light It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pu...

Page 119: ... amber light and it comes on the system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON Domestic vehicles are equipped with this malfunction indicator lamp Canadian vehicles have this malfunction indicator lamp 2 61 ...

Page 120: ...n t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Engine OilPressure Light w 4 OIL This red light tells you if there could be a problem with your engineoil pressure There are three times this light can come on briefly which is normal and doesn t show a problem Theyare 0 The light comes on when ...

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Page 122: ...ly affect engine speed coolant temperature and vehick speed Becauseof this the CHANGE OIL light many comeon as early as 2 000 miles or less for harsh conditions If the CHANGEOIL light stays on for 20 seconds or more after you turn on tlie ignition have the oil changed After changing the engine oil the system must be reset With the ignition key in the kUNposition but the engine off fuiiy push and r...

Page 123: ... GATE AJAR Your wagon has a GATE AJAR w m h g light This red light should come on when the tailgate is opened as a door It will stayon until the tailgate has been fully closed It does not come on when the tailgate has been openedas a gate Low Washer Fluid Light LOW WASH FLUID Cruise Control Light CRUISE If this orangelight comes on it means you re low on washer fluid This light comeson when you se...

Page 124: ...ght away Here arefour concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with thefuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage readsF It takes more or less gas to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity t...

Page 125: ...oning performance when RECIRC is selected Your Buick s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving When the heater or air conditioningfan is running outside air will also enter the vehicle System Controls Fan Speeds The fan control is used to select the airflow Fresh airfrom outside your vehicle flows through your Buick when the vehicle is moving Whenthe...

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 removefog or ice from the windshield 3 2 ...

Page 127: ...onal wanning tirne press the button again If you have the heated outside rearview mirrors option the mirrors will bewarmed when the rear defogger is on Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid ...

Page 128: ...O C will automatically allow the system to select high blower MIDDLE mode and recirculate air AUTO When the systemis set for automatic air will come from the floor outlets the instrument panel outlets or both Fan speed will vary unless an arrow on the FAN button has been pressed as the system gets to and maintains the temperature setting you have selected The display will show the selected tempera...

Page 129: ...e instrument panel outlets OFF When the systemis off the ventilation allowsairto flow through the heater ducts while the vehicle is moving The exterior temperature will show in the display area Fan Speeds The speedof the blower fanis controlled automatically if you have thefan on AUTO However youcan control the fan blower speed with the FAN button The blower speed will go lower or higher with ever...

Page 130: ... d on the rear window NOTTCE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily andgive years of listening pIeqsure Youw i l l get the most enjoyment out of it ifyou acquaint yourself witb it ...

Page 131: ...old the knob untilthe display flashes Ifyou pressthe knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station Press the lower knob to selectFM1 FM2 or AM TUNE Turn the lower knob to c ose radio stations SEEK Press the forward or backward arrow togo to the next higheror lower station The sound will be muted while seeking I SCAN Press oneof the SEEK arrowsfor two seconds...

Page 132: ... oneof the six numbered buttons 4 The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set i i l return P SCAN Press P SCAN to listen to eachof your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to thefirst preset station stop for a few seconds thengo on to the next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone ...

Page 133: ...ll be ejected Your tape biasis set automatically SEEK Press the forward or backward arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work 443 Press this buttonto reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses bb 4 Press this button t...

Page 134: ...ase volume RECALL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display To change whatis normally shown on the display station or time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes I f you pressthe button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to get AM...

Page 135: ...ton lightly soit extends Turnthe knob to increase or decrease treble The middle position is a detent Push the knobs back in when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for classical pop rock jazz talk and country western stations CLASS will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another sett...

Page 136: ... the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three secondsof silence between each selection for NEXT to work The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape 4 4 3 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses Playinga Cassette Tape The longer side with the t...

Page 137: ...from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and theansymbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporatioo AM F M Press this button to play the radio whena tape is in the player SOURCE Press this knob to change to the tape function when the radio is on TAPE with an arrowwill appear on the display when the tape is active EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will ...

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Page 139: ...our preset buttons To return tothe stations you manually set pressthe AUTO PRESET button again This button performs the same function as AUTO SET described above EJECT The system has two EJECT buttons Press the button near the CD slot to remove a disc Press the button nearthe tape slot to remove a tape The radio will SOURCE Press this knob to change to the tape or disc function whenthe radio is on...

Page 140: ...our code 2 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press buttons 1and 4 at he same h e and holq until shows onthe display You nowhave only15seconds between each of the following steps 5 Press MIN and 000 will appear onthe display 6 Press MIN again and hold untilthe last two digits of your code appear 7 Press and hold HRSuntil thefirst digit or digits of your code appear 8 Pres...

Page 141: ...ke sure the code matches the one you wrote down SEC should appear on the display meaning you can now use your system and it is secured If you want to turnoff THEFTLOCK you will need to enter your code If you lose or forget your code see your dealer 1 Press buttons 1 and 4 at the same time and holduntil SEC shows on the display You now have only 15seconds between eachof the following steps 2 Press ...

Page 142: ... volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly I NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephoneor two way radio be sure you can add whatyou want I f you can it s very important to doit properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehic...

Page 143: ...e to provide optimum performance Your radio may display CLNto indicate that you have used your tape player for 50hours without resettingthe tape clean timer See Playing a Cassette Tape earlier in this section If you notice a reduction in sound quality regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned try playing a different cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If the second...

Page 144: ...light md dust If the surfaceof a discis soiled dampen a lean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and lean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the 2dge ofthe hole andthe outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If th...

Page 145: ...efore enteringan automatic carwash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged I f the antennadoes notgo down when you turn the radio off it may bedamaged or need to be cleaned In eithercase lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portionof your antenna is damaged you can easily replaceit See yo...

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Page 147: ...Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means beready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following dist...

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Page 151: ... time Then you have to bring up your foot and doit That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might beless with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 10...

Page 152: ...If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid ANTI LOCK This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your ...

Page 153: ...lsis about to stop rolling the computer will separately workthe brakes at eachfront wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tireand road conditions You can steeraround the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and cont...

Page 154: ...t the same w e In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you losepower steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s importantto take curvesat a reasonable speed A lotof the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the ne...

Page 155: ...urve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering i n Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective tha braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stoppedin your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stopin time But s...

Page 156: ...ot necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an errorin judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for...

Page 157: ...re lined up to passa slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start yourleft lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front...

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Page 159: ... 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink aad drive Adjust yourinside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Sinceyou can tsee as well you may need toslow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up onlyso much road ahead In remote areas watchfor animals I f you re tired pull off the road in a ...

Page 160: ... to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare fromheadlamps but they alsomake a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyesto readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a d...

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Page 162: ...iving toofast throughlarge water puddlesor even going throughsome carwashes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid gpddles But if you can t try to slowdown before you hit them 4 16 ...

Page 163: ...from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Bes...

Page 164: ... on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 0 T r y to use the freeways thatrim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you st to ...

Page 165: ...e intothe gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your tu...

Page 166: ... done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealersall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some thtngs you can check before a trip e e e e e e Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are a l lwindows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they i n good shape Fuel Engine Oil OtherFluids Have you ...

Page 167: ...e some tips Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated witha comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scanthe road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads D...

Page 168: ...etter Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or c 1 0 u 0 0 t across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may seehighway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grad...

Page 169: ... an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle...

Page 170: ...e gently Try notto break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under thetires even more Your anti lock brakes improveyour ability tomake a hard stopon a slippery road Even though you havethe anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index 0 Allow greater following dis...

Page 171: ...stoppedby heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for surethat you are ne help and you can hike through the snow Here are some thmgs to do tos u m o n help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red bags rags floormats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep wa...

Page 172: ...estart the vehicle and possibly for signaling lateron with your headlamps Let the heater runfor awhile Then shutthe engine off and closethe window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preservethe fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and d...

Page 173: ...label found onthe rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includesthe weight of all occupants cargo and all options...

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Page 177: ...ailers e g boat trailers However surge brakes do not work well with most sway control devices Do not use sway control devices on trailers equipped with surge brakes 0 0 0 0 Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000miles 1 600km your new vehicle is driven Your eng axle or other parts could be damaged Then duringthe first 500 miles 800km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h...

Page 178: ...tthatyouhavkonyourvehicle example speed altitude roadgrades outside trailer are all important And it can also depend on any You can askyour dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI48550 In Canada write to GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa O...

Page 179: ...he bodyof your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sureto seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and watercan too The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type bitches to them U...

Page 180: ...rs closed allow the vehicle to level automatically 0 Disable the Electronic Level Control ELC by pulling the LEVEL CTRL fuse 9 30 AMP from the underhood electrical center located on the passenger side wheel housing in the engine compartment Remove the cover to gain access Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer Once you have completed towing your trailer be sure to reinstall the Electronic Le...

Page 181: ...ake systems won t work well or at all Trailer Wiring Harness The trailer towing package includes a five wire harness found in the rear compartment of your vehicle You can go to a recreational vehicle facility to have it installed Driving witha Trailer Towing atrailer requires a certain amount of experience Before settingout for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself wi...

Page 182: ...bottomof the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand tothe right Alwaysback up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making hms NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sh...

Page 183: ...es so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around45 mph 70km h to reducethe possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 2 000 pounds 900kg you should drive in THIRD 3 instead of OVERDRIVE a or as you need to a lower gear This will help your transmission Parking onHill...

Page 184: ...r to PARK P and allow the engine toidle If your Electronic Climate Control system is on shut it off Do not turnoff the engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle Within two or three minutes the system should cool sufficiently and you can turn on the Electronic Climate Control At that time resume driving at a reduced speed Return to normal driving after 10minutes if theTEMPwarning light is...

Page 185: ... hazard warningflasherslet you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on ando f Press the buttonin to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and Off Your hazard warningflasherswork no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn tin 5 1 ...

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Page 187: ... with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so thejumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection youdon twant You wouldn t be able to start your Buick and the bad grounding could damage the electrical Systems NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wo...

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Page 190: ...ries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Follow this order GOOD BAlTERY DEAD BAlTERY 10 Now start the vehiclewith the good battery and run the enginefor a while 5 6 ...

Page 191: ... turnon the hazard warning servicetowyourBuick Theusualtowingequipment is kaimctions and ui ationsmaynotbecorrect flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehicle has rear wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you canstill move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual con...

Page 192: ... s steering column 1ock for this The transmission should be inNEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you must If the vehicle mustbe towed on the rear wheels don tgo more than 35 mph 55 km h or farther than50 miles 80 k m or your transmission will be damaged If these limitsmust be exceeded thenthe rear wheels haveto be supported on a dolly ...

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Page 194: ...insto slots in the framerailsjust ahead of the rear wheels on both sides No 4 x 4 beam is needed Positionthe lower sling crossbar directly underthe rear fascia Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring ...

Page 195: ...ur engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine canget a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving...

Page 196: ...drive slowerfor about ten minutes If the waniing doesn t come back on you can chve normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there sstillno signof steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes whiie you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still havethe warning turn ofthe engine and get everyoneout o f the vehicEe until it coois ...

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Page 198: ...t at FULL COLD add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surgetank but be sue the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before youdo it See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mix 5 14 ...

Page 199: ...I 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: ... the cooling system inclufing the coolant surge tank pressure cap andupper radiator hose isno longer hot Turn If you heara hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 1 Then keep tuming the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tankwith the proper mix up to FULL COLD 5 16 ...

Page 201: ...er radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans By this time the co olantlevel inside the coolant surge tank may be lower I f the levelis lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD Then replacethe pressure cap Be sure the pressure capis tight ...

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Page 206: ...Now you are readyto start using thejack and wheel wrench to raise your vehicle Attach the wheel wrenchto the bolt at the end of the jack 5 22 ...

Page 207: ...ift head Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Position thejack under the vehicle near the flat tire There are two holes in the framenear eachof the wheels Raise the jack so thejack head fits into the large circular hole 5 23 ...

Page 208: ...le to fan off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head mto the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the sparetire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire ...

Page 209: ... surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare an the wheel mounting surface Replace the wheel nutswith the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel I Tighten each nutby hand Lowerthe vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lowerthejack completely ...

Page 210: ...e It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunkor rear area until you have the flat tire repairedor 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: ...sedan replace the jack flat tire and wheel wrench and tighten the wing nut on the screw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wing Nut Wrench Compact Spare Full Size Spare Jack Cover If Provided Jack Screw Hold down Floor Bracket 5 27 ...

Page 212: ... 1 Pillar Trim Panel 2 Flwr Ch anhel 3 Cover 4 clip 5 Disc 6 Wing Nut 7 Bolt 8 Wing Bolt 9 Wrepch 10 Jack 11 Lift Strap ...

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Page 214: ...ull size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index NOTICE Don t take your compact spare througn an automatic carwash with guiderails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damag...

Page 215: ...r transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking your vehimclme to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Releasethe accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly...

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Page 217: ...levels There is also technical infomation about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy withit We hope you llgo to your dealer for all your serviceneeds You ll get genuine GM partsand GM trained and supportedservicepeople We hope you ll want to keep yourGM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts haveone of these mar...

Page 218: ...ee Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Buick in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Iridex I NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough abou...

Page 219: ...vice But don tworry if youhear alittle pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up a hill That snormal and you don t haveto buy a higher octanefuel to getrid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol AfZBE is methyl tertiary butylether Fuel that is no more than15 ...

Page 220: ...station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates andif they have been reformulated to parts of the country that have high ozone levels reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleadedfuel may be hardto find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission control...

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Page 222: ...from painted surfacesas soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks NOTICE If you need a new cap be sureto get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged ...

Page 223: ...eft side of the instrument panel next to the paking brake puua 8 h n d l e f j I Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firrnly Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release 6 7 ...

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Page 225: ...But y6u must usethe tight kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crarikcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damage Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating rang...

Page 226: ...YMBOL HOT WEATHER If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container QF c loo t38 80 27 60 16 40 b 2 0 7 0 18 FOR I 1 I S M 1W 30 If you have your oil changed for you besure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines w J COLD WEATHER IF NEITHER S M JW 30 NOR SAE low 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILA...

Page 227: ...dealeris ready to adviseif you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Seeif anyone of these is true for you 0 0 0 Most tripsare less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling spch as frequent driving in stop and go traffic Most tripsare through dusty areas You frequently tow a trail...

Page 228: ...hreat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from thefilterbefore disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by puttingit in the trash pouringit on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by takingit to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station ...

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Page 230: ...s To check transmission fluid cold A cold checkis made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hoursor more withthe engine off and is used onlyas a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check youmust perform a hot check b...

Page 231: ...the way wait three seconds and then pullit back out again L 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluidlevel must be in the COLD area for a cold checkor in the HOT areaor cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick backin all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstickin place 6 15 ...

Page 232: ... Check dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll needto add some lubrican...

Page 233: ...xture of one half cleanwater preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolantflush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else ...

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Page 235: ...pe tap and must be tightly installed to preventtoolad loss and possible engine damage from overhdatiag When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coblant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your ...

Page 236: ...When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at theH mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be atthe C mark A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired What toAdd Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index I NOTICE When adding power steering ...

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Page 238: ...g outof the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leakmeans that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t workat all So it isn t a goodidea to topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak I f you addfluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as ne...

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Page 242: ...ment bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the screw from the bracket Assembly by pulling forward 3 Remove the lamp 4 Remove the electrical connectorsfkom thelatnpassembly FRONT CORNERING 5 Remove the bulb from the electrical connectofs 6 Reverse the stepswith a new bulb ...

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Page 244: ...mall tab into the small notch in the lamp Putthe retainer on and turnit slightly counterclockwiseto lockit into place Taillamp Bulb Replacement Sedan For the proper type of replacement bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Openthetrunk I 2 Remove the nut from the 3trunk trim assembly 3 Pull the taillamp assembly away from the body 4 Disconnect the electrical connectors from the taillamp assemb...

Page 245: ...hat covers the spare tire Forthe driver s side taillamp remove the trim panel 3 Unscrew the wing nut 4 Ftomoutside the vehicle carefully pull the taillamp assembly awayfrom the body 5 6 7 Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the housing a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove it To remove the bulb push it in and rotateit counterclockwise Reverse allthe steps to reassemble the taillamp h...

Page 246: ...Index 1 Open the trunk 2 Unclip the stoplamp cover from the rear windowand 3 Remove the bulb 4 Reverse the steps withanew bulb stoplamp assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp Replacement Wagon For the proper typeof replacement bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Open the tailgate window 2 Remove the two screws ...

Page 247: ...he front reading lampsare part of the automatic rearview mirror if your vehicle has this option For the proper type of replacement bulb see Replacement Bulbs inthe Index 1 Remove the screw and prythe housing from the 2 Remove the socket from the housing mirror assembly 3 111the bulb from the socket 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb I 6 31 ...

Page 248: ...de by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 6 32 ...

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Page 250: ... s Timefor New Tires and Wheei Replacement later in this section for more information The purposeof regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Indexfor scheduled rotation interval When rotating your tires always use one of the correct rotation pgtterns shown here I J I If your vehic...

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Page 252: ...nd other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Uniform TireQuality Grading me following i...

Page 253: ... tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to dege...

Page 254: ... the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be r...

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Page 256: ...hains on will damage yourvehicle Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Buick be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or w...

Page 257: ...clean area often Asoftbrush may be used if stains are stubborn 0 Use solvent type cleanersin a well ventilated area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire only If you use them don t saturate the stained area area immediately or it will set Using Foam Qpe Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding tr...

Page 258: ...a cleaning ring SeetliG previous NOTICE Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on...

Page 259: ... if may have to do it more than once you don t get them off quickly Usea clean cloth and a solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap 0 0 0 For stubbornstains use a mild solutionof 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniturepolish or shoe polish on leathe...

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Page 261: ...o enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can getGM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Buick has a basecoatklearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that...

Page 262: ...ke the protective coatingoff your aluminum wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop appli...

Page 263: ...he frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched i...

Page 264: ...oval Spray A Squeak Silicone Grease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks 1050244 1602 0 473L Fabric Cleaner Spot and stain removal 1050427 23 02 0 680L Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls 1050429 6 lbs 2 72kg Multi Purpose Powdered CIeaner Cleans vinyl and cloth also tires and mats 1052349 12oz 0 340kg Lubriplate White Grease For hood trunk door hinges and latches 1051055 16oz 0 473L Preservatone Vinyl t...

Page 265: ...find this label on the rear comparimef storage lid in the wagon Onthe sedan the label is located onthe trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever needto order parts On this label is your VIN themodeldesignation paintinformation and 0 a list of all production options and special Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle equipment Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything elec...

Page 266: ... are inserted first The other ia in the enginecompamgnt Open the cover on either of the boxes to expose the fuses Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the ba isbroken or melted replace the fuse Besureyoureplacea bad fuse with a new one of the correct size and rating Be sure to use the correct fuse if you need to replace one If youever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare...

Page 267: ...per will stop until the motor eools If the overload is caused by some electricalproblem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Winbws and Other Power Options Circuit bfialters in the fuse panel protectthe power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit untilthe problem is fixed or goes away Lumbar Powe...

Page 268: ... RR WIPER WAG0N InstrumentPanel Fuse Block F u s e lUsage I 7 8 9 10 1 1 Not Used Rear Window Wiper Radio Windshield WiperNasher Switch Rear Defog Relay Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve with Sensor Module Headlamp Switch I PCluster Rear Defog Switch Fuse 12 13 14 15 14 17 18 20 21 22 24 26 6 52 ...

Page 269: ...witch Inside Rearview Mirror Sunshade Illuminated Mirrors I PDoor Lamps Roof Rail Courtesy Lamps Rear Window Wiper Motor Rear Compartment Lid Pulldown Actuator Fuse 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 c i r c u i t Breakep 1 2 3 4 Usage Stoplamp Switch Hazard Lamp Flasher Blower Motor Control Module Power Door Lock Relay Heated Seat Controls Turn Signal Switch Sidemarker Lamps TuMark Lamps Heater and A C C...

Page 270: ...age Mass Air Flow Sensor Secondary Air Pump Relay EGR Solenoid Evaporative Emission Solenoid Oxygen Sensors Automatic Transmission PCM Ignition Coil Electronic Brake Control Module Fuel Injector Cylinders One Four Six Seven Primary Cooling Fan A C Compressor Relay Generator Secondary CoolingFan Fuel Injector Cylinders Two Three Five Eight A Primary Cooling Fan B Secondary Cooling Fan C Air Pump E ...

Page 271: ...Exterior Rear Application Number Backup 2057 High Mounted Stop Sedan 1141 License 168 Sidemarker Wagon 194 Tail Sedan 194 Tail Stop Turn 2057NA Wagon 577 Interior Application Ashtray 194 Courtesy 168 GloveBox 194 Instrumentpanel 194 LuggageCompartment 920 Rear Body Pillar Assist Handle 194 RoofRailCourtesy 192 Reading 192 6 55 ...

Page 272: ...ditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re notsure ask your Buick dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Drain and Refill 10 0 pints 4 7L Overhaul 22 4pints 1 0 6 L Without Heavy Duty Radiator 14 3 quarts 13 5L With Heavy Duty Radiator 14 ...

Page 273: ...4 inches 1 626 mrn Interior Front Leg Room 42 inches 1 067 mm Head Room 40 inches 1 016 mm Shoulder Room 63 inches 1 600mm Hip Room 57 inches 1 448 mm Interior Rear Leg Room 38 inches 965 mm Head Room 40 inches 1 016 m Shoulder Room 64 inches 1626 mm Hip Room 57 inches 1 448 mm Cargo Capacity 92 cubic feet 2 8 m3 Passengers Front 3 Rear 3 Thirdseat 2 Base Curb Weight 4 572 pounds 2 076 kg 6 57 ...

Page 274: ...ches 1575 mm RearTread 61 inches 1 549mm Interior Front Leg Room 42 inches 1 067 mm HeadRoom 39inches 991 mm Shoulder Room 63 inches 1 600 mm Hip Room 56 inches 1 422 mm Leg Room 40 inches 1 016 mm HeadRoom 39 inches 991mm ShoulderRoom 63 inches 1 600 mm Hip Room 63 inches 1600mm Cargo Capacity 21 cubic feet 0 6 in3 Passengers Front 3 Rear 3 Base Curb Weight 4 191 pounds 1903 kg 6 58 ...

Page 275: ...ents can significantly This section coversthe maintenance requiredfor your affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid Buick Your vehicle needs these services to retain its levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the safety dependabilitv and emission control performance level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our 131 I protection I environment andtohelpkeepyou...

Page 276: ...ts Tart A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Someof these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer sservice department or another qualified service centerdo thesejobs ...

Page 277: ...dealer This parttells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuineGM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All partsshould be replaced and al...

Page 278: ...Months Engine Oil and Filter Change Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km or 6 months Chassis Lubrication At 6 000Miles 10000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25 000 km Every 7 500 Miles 12500 km At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Rear Axle Fluid Change Vehicles Towing Trailers Rear AxleFluid Change Limited Slip Differential Air Cleaner Filter hspection if driving in dusty conditi...

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Page 281: ...ineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage trarwnission shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL M...

Page 282: ...ear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer or has limitid slip differential DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 9 000 Miles 15 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 8 ...

Page 283: ...hs whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICEDBY I 15 000 Miles 25000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replacefilter if necessary An Emission Control Service Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or ateach brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change therea...

Page 284: ...linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Conttol Service DATEACTUALMILEAGESERVICED BY F ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICE...

Page 285: ... ISERVICEDBY 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transmissionshift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contactpoints and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 3ERVICEDBY 7 11 ...

Page 286: ...te the suspension steering linkage transmission shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides underbodycontactpoints and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first vehicle is used to pull a trailer every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for 17Changethe rear axle...

Page 287: ...lining whichever occurs first 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An EmisdonControl Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ro...

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Page 289: ...Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE 39 000 Miles 65000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 15 ...

Page 290: ...ires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Clean andrepack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving...

Page 291: ... IACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly drivenunder one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequenttrailer towing uses such asfound in taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle under an...

Page 292: ...es 85000 km ElChangeengine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0Change the rear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 18 ...

Page 293: ...kage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MIL...

Page 294: ...ine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressurecap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug wires An Emission C...

Page 295: ...e oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transmission shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MIL...

Page 296: ...ethe rear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used topull a trailer DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 22 ...

Page 297: ...s whichever occurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at eachbrake relining whichever occurs first 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pulla trailer 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty condit...

Page 298: ...aintenance Schedule I I _ _ 78 000Miles 130000 km 81 000 Miles 135000 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Sewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 24 ...

Page 299: ...E I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICEDBY I 84 000 Miles 140000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transmissionshift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contactpoints and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 7 25 ...

Page 300: ...mission Control Service 0Lubricatethe suspension steering linkage transmission shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides underbodycontactpoints and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brakerelining whichever occurs first 0Change the rear axlegear lubricant if vehicle is used topull a trailer Inspect engine accessorydrivebelt or every ...

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Page 302: ...I Maintenance Schedule I 93 000 Miles 155000 km 0Changeengineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs fist An Ehtis on ControlService ...

Page 303: ...the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE I I I 7 29 ...

Page 304: ... y o r mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service ...

Page 305: ...at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehiclehas an Engine OilLife Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5000 k m and 7 500miles 12500 k m since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000miles 5 000km Never drive your vehicle more then 7 500miles 12500 k m or 12months withoutan oil cha...

Page 306: ...ar axle gear lubricant if vehicle has limited slip differential 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transmission shift linkage parkmg brake cable guides underb...

Page 307: ...LEAGE 30 000 Miles 50000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricatethe suspension steeringlinkage transmission shift linkage parkingbrake cable guides underbody contactpoints and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Clean andrepack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Inspect engin...

Page 308: ...asket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 37 500 Miles 62500 k t 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transmission shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides underbodycontactpoints and linkage or every12months whichever occurs first ElRo...

Page 309: ... I I I 1 DATE SERVICEDB E ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainousterrain When doingfrequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or I f you do not use your vehicle...

Page 310: ...000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage transmission shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first ElInspect engine accessory dri...

Page 311: ...y damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE r 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage transmissionshift linkage parking brake cable guides underbodycontactpoints and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires...

Page 312: ...occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 82 500 Miles 137 500km 17Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transmission shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index...

Page 313: ...r every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See EngineCoolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressurecap and neck Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug ...

Page 314: ...r proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 144000 km 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When ...

Page 315: ...further details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and addthe proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant inthe Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level inthe windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Oncea Month Tire Inflation Check tire ...

Page 316: ...k BTSI Starter Switch 1 Beforeyou start be sureyou haveenoughroomaround the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 1 Beforeyou start be sure you haveenough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake inthe Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts ...

Page 317: ...rake 0 To check the parking brake With the engine running and transmissionin NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held bythe parking brake only To check thePARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then releaseall brakes ParkingBrake and Automatic Transmission PARK P Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing At least every spring use pla...

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Page 319: ...25M C _ Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of water preferably Coolant equivalent Supplement GM Part No 3634621 or USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Automatic Transmission ShiftLinkage FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM P a r tNo 1052535or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equiv...

Page 320: ...Tailgate and Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Rear Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge Weatherstrip i Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Grease High Tempefature Water Spray Resistant GMPart No 12345996 or equivalent Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM P a r tNo 1050 109 Dielectric SiliconeGrease GM P a r tNo 12345579 or equivalent See Specifications Chart in the Index for recommended replacementfilters valves ...

Page 321: ...ded after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you should retainall maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenientplace to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 47 ...

Page 322: ...I MpiptenanceRecord ODOMETER DATE READING SERVJCEDBY MAnVTENANCEPERF 2MED 7 7 48 ...

Page 323: ...ings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken I STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can often be quickly resolved at that level I f the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealershipor the General Manager STEPTWO If after co...

Page 324: ...omer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 Refer toyour Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas offices we suggest you follow Step One first if you havea concern Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist customers who have hearing difficulties Buick has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for ...

Page 325: ...OLINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and a statement of the natureof your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure befo...

Page 326: ...rioK1G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situationlike this we certainly hope you ll notify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 521 7300 or write to Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write to General Motorsof Can...

Page 327: ...tained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer for details In Canada please consultyour GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 month 36 000 mile new car warranty whichever comes first Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior servi...

Page 328: ...hey refer to specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships retail facilities GMmonitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform...

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Page 331: ...luminum Wheels Cleaning 6 46 Antenna 3 20 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti LockBrakes 4 6 Sound Equipment 3 18 AM 3 19 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 59 4 6 Antifreeze 6 17 Appearancecare 6 40 Appearance Care and Materials 6 48 Armrests Storage 2 45 2 46 Ashtrays 2 52 AudioSystems 3 6 Automatic Overdrive 2 21 Automatic Pull Down Feature 2 7 Automatic Rearview Mirror 2 43 AutomaticTransmission 2 19 6 13 ...

Page 332: ... 6 28 6 29 S r W g 4 5 4 8 Capacities andSpecifications 6 56 CarbonMonoxide 2 9 2 11 2 26 4 26 4 33 Cargocover 2 48 Carrier Luggage 2 50 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 30 Certification TireLabel 4 27 Chains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 40 Change Oil Indicator 2 64 Checking CassetteTapePlayer 3 9 3 12 3 19 Changing a Flat Tire 5 18 AutomaticTransmissionFluid 6 13 Brake Fluid 6 23 Engi...

Page 333: ...ntry 2 40 DoorLocks 2 2 Driving BlizzardConditions 4 25 City 4 18 Curves 4 8 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 ForeignCountries 6 4 Freeway 4 19 Grades 4 37 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 21 Night 4 13 RainyConditions 4 15 Snow andIce Conditions 4 24 Through Deep Standing Water 2 17 TrailerAttached 4 35 Winter 4 23 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 17 3 18 6 49 Electrochromic Mirror 2 43 Electro...

Page 334: ...6 31 FrontTowingHookups 5 10 Fuel 6 3 6 56 DoorRelease Remote 6 4 FillingYourTank 6 5 ForeignCountries 6 4 Gage 2 66 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 50 Gage EngineCoolantTemperature 2 60 Gage Fuel 2 66 I H H H H H H H H H H H H H H lalogen Bulbs 6 26 azard Warning Flashers 5 1 eadRestraints 1 5 eadlamps 2 38 6 27 6 51 caring or Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 2 eated Outside Rearview Mirror 2 44 e...

Page 335: ...Window 2 28 Locks Door 2 2 RearDoorSecurity 2 4 Steering Column 7 43 Locked Storage Compartment 2 46 Loss of Control 4 12 Volts 2 64 Low Coolant Light 2 61 LowFuelLight 2 66 Low Oil Level Light 2 63 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 2 65 Lubrication Body 7 42 Luggagecarrier 2 50 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 56 Record 7 47 Schedule 7 1 Underbody 6 47 WhenTrailerTowing 4 38 MalfunctionIndicat...

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Page 337: ... 1 24 Sheet Metal Damage 6 46 Shifting 2 19 Into Park P 2 23 LapBelt 1 26 UseDuring Pregnancy 1 25 Out of Park P 2 25 Skidding 4 12 Sound Equipment Adding 3 18 Spare Tire Location 5 19 SpecificationsChart 6 56 Speedometer 2 55 Stains 6 42 StandardDifferential 6 16 Starter Switch 7 42 StartingYourEngine 2 16 Steam IfComing FromYour Engine 5 11 Steering 4 8 In Emergencies 4 9 Steering and Suspension...

Page 338: ...itters Matching RKE 2 6 Trip BeforeLeaving 4 20 TripOdometer 2 55 TrunkRelease 2 8 Turn SignMultifunction Lever 2 30 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 37 TwilightSentinel 2 39 underbody Maintenance 6 47 Used Replacement Wheels 6 39 Vehicle DamageWarnings ix VehicleDimensionsChart 6 57 VehicleIdentificationNumber F I N 6 49 Vehicle Loading 4 27 Vehicle Symbols x Vision Night 4 14 Ventilation 3 3...

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