Buick 1998 Century, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...rive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving such asa flat tire or overheatedengine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly andlooking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluidsand lubricants to use Customer As...

Page 4: ... it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in itso the new owner can use it WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification Foi Lanadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propribtaires canadien...

Page 5: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reducethe hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others couldbe hurt Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use abox and the wor...

Page 6: ...ng that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage 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 warningsin different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE iv ...

Page 7: ...ssengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK E4 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN A FLASHER FOG LAMPS 30 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN I These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL PR...

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Page 9: ...ne Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Center Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers 1 31 1 34 1 37 1 52 1 65 1 68 1 68 1 68 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Built in Child Restraint Option Child Res...

Page 10: ...while the vehicleis moving The sudden movement couldstartle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle isnot moving 2 Way Manual Seat Lift the bar under the front of the seat using an upward motion This will unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Tryto move the seat with your body to besure the sea...

Page 11: ...ft side of the driver s seat cushion The passenger s switch is located on the right side of the passenger s seat cushion To move the seat forward or rearward push the switch forward or rearward To raise or lower the entire seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lowerthe rear portion of your seat push the ...

Page 12: ... seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback into place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 13: ...he seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest tothe top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it exp...

Page 14: ...e up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be abad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them peopl...

Page 15: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride inor on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels ...

Page 16: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 8 ...

Page 17: ...nt panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time tostop You stop overmore distance and your strongest bones take the forces That swhy safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 18: ...elts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckleup to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in sideand other collisions wear safety belts If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You may...

Page 19: ...h restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get...

Page 20: ...as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strongpelvic bones And you dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder beltshould go over the shoulderand acrossth...

Page 21: ...red position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulderbelt guide After you move the adjuster towhere you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure ithas locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder...

Page 22: ...o loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way b CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 14 ...

Page 23: ...u can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you 1 15 ...

Page 24: ... can be seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severeIy injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 25: ...cross the body I C IUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer tofix it I 1 17 ...

Page 26: ...it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 27: ...to help reduce the riskof injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these airbags must inflate very quickly if they are todo their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system I You can be severelyinjured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a...

Page 28: ...air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for CAUTION Continued JTIO lontinued adults but not for young children and infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof t...

Page 29: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks b Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right frontpassenger s air bag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger s side 1 21 ...

Page 30: ...will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rearimpacts because inflation would not help the occupant If somethingis betweenan occupant and an air bag the bag mightnot inflate properly or it might forcethe object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and anair bag and don t attach or put an...

Page 31: ... help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything morethan a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates itquickly deflates ...

Page 32: ...ere to helpprotect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need toreplace other parts 0 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated a...

Page 33: ...ur Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate whilesomeone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the Century Service Manual have information about servicingyour vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a servicemanual see Serviceand Owner Publicat...

Page 34: ...icle has a bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in a center seatingposition you have a lap safety belt which has noretractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...

Page 35: ...on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash ...

Page 36: ... shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulderbelt maylock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly ...

Page 37: ...it does let it go back all theway and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder part 1 29 ...

Page 38: ...d cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which ...

Page 39: ...restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pullsthe belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passengerposition in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide...

Page 40: ... seatback and the interior body toremove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide theguide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 32 ...

Page 41: ...es flat The elastic cordmust be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat OutsidePassenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crossesthe shoulder 1 33 ...

Page 42: ...veryone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Childrenand Bahies I E CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced forcefrontal air bag...

Page 43: ...all enoughfor one isalways properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This isnecessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 44: ... until a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenlybecome a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Securethe baby inan infant restraint 1 36 ...

Page 45: ... by children who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds 10and 27 kg and whose height is between 33 5 and 51 inches 850 and 1 295 mm and who are capableof sitting upright alone The child should also beat least oneyear old It is important to use a rear facing infant restraintuntil the child is about ayear old A rear facing restraint gives the infant s head neck and body the support they would need in a cras...

Page 46: ...e top of the child s shoulders With this built in child restraint you can adjust the height of the harness Depending on the seated height of the child you can route it through the upper pair of slots A the middle pair of slots B or thelower pair of slots C For the child shown here the harness should go through the middle pair of slots B 1 38 ...

Page 47: ...cushionand use the vehicle s safety belts A CAUTION MAKE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERSIS BELOW THE SLOTSTHAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS COULD BE INJURED DURINGA SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH IF THE TOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERSIS ABOVE THE SLOTS DON T USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INSTEAD THE CHILD SHOULD SIT ON THE VEHICLE S REGULAR SEAT AND USE THE REGULAR SA...

Page 48: ...Adjusting the Harness Height 1 Lower the child restraint cushion 2 If the left and right halves of the shoulderharness clip are fatened together separate them 1 40 ...

Page 49: ...3 If the lap shoulder harness is buckled unlatch it by pushing the button on the buckle 4 Pull down the seatback part of the pad D 1 41 ...

Page 50: ...dd some slack to the shoulder part by pulling up on the lap part You ll keep most of this slack untilyou finish Step9 6 Feed a smallamount of harness slack back into the slot 7 Twist the harness slightly to remove it from the slot 1 42 ...

Page 51: ...Move theharness up or down to the cprrect slot The correct slotis the onethat will be at orjust above the top of the child sshoulder 9 Twist the harness slightly to route it through the correct slot 1 43 ...

Page 52: ...the child restraint seatback Make sure the harness goes through the slots in the pad that match the height adjustment slots being used fastener strip 13 Press the upper edge of the pad against the Securing a Child in the Built in Child Restraint Now that the harness is adjusted to the correct height for your child you re ready to usethe child restraint s harness E to secure your child Don t use th...

Page 53: ...o are too large forthe built in child restraint should sit on the vehicle s regular seat and use the regular safety belts WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONSON THE USE OF THISCHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKINGTHE VEiHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THEBELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD 1 If the left and...

Page 54: ... one side of the harness Pull the lap part of the harness out and place the harness over the child s shoulder If both sides of the harness are pulled out the lap parts will lock If the lap partslock let both sides of the harness go back all the way so each side will move freely again Then repeat this step pulling only one sideof the harness out 1 46 ...

Page 55: ...ll the way out place itover the child s shoulder 7 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull on both latch plates to make sure they are secure A green indicator will show in each latch plate window G If the harness locks before the latch plate reaches the buckle let the harness goa11the way back soit will move freely again Then repeat Steps 6 and 7 Be sure to keep the harness pulle...

Page 56: ... of this clip is to help keep the harness positioned on the child s shoulders An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place onthe child s shoulders If the harness isn t on the child s shoulders it won t beable to restrainthe child s upper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriouslyinjured Make sure theharness clip is properly fastened 1 48 ...

Page 57: ... they will move freely again Then repeat Steps 4 through 8 If the harness still doesn t lock don t use the child restraint See your dealer to have the built in child restraint serviced 10 Adjust the position of the harnesson the child s shouldersby moving the clipup or down along the harness On each sideof the harness the shoulder part should be centered onthe child s shoulder The harness should b...

Page 58: ...5 Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle Move one sideof the harness off the child s shoulder and let the harness go all the way back Move the other side of the harness off the child s shoulder and let it go all the way back Remove the child from the child restraint cushion 1 50 ...

Page 59: ...ssing the upper corners against the fastener stripson the seatback Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to beperiodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash in theIndex 2 Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into 3 P...

Page 60: ...ecting achild restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that t...

Page 61: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seatscome in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle andthe seat partis removable 1 53 ...

Page 62: ...ward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat 1 54 ...

Page 63: ...7 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window 1 55 ...

Page 64: ...acement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child ina rear facing child restraint can be seriously...

Page 65: ...will go It sbetter to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision orsudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sureto properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restrainthas a top strap itshould be...

Page 66: ...Outside Seat Position U You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as theinstructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lapand shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt ...

Page 67: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the restof the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 59 ...

Page 68: ...raint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position n You ll beusing the lap belt Be sureto follow the instructions that came with the chi...

Page 69: ... secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far backas it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See the earlier partabout the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long aspossible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety be...

Page 70: ... To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult orlarger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why A child in arear facing child restraint canbe seriously injured orkilled if the right front p...

Page 71: ...as farback as itwill go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restraint on the seat Pick up the latch plate and run the lapand shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder beltgoes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint a 4 B...

Page 72: ...straint You may find it helpful touse your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 73: ...e child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Children who aren t buckled up can bethrown out in a crash 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 65 ...

Page 74: ...seto the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle 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 sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very...

Page 75: ...n this way in a crashthe child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be appliedright on the child s abdomen That could causeserious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 67 ...

Page 76: ...rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away If your vehicle has the built in child restraint torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like torn or frayed safety belts can They may not protect a child in a crash If a harness strap is tom or frayed get a new harness right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and hav...

Page 77: ...ions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 32 2 32 2 33 2 33 2 40 2 43 2 45 2 47 2 49 2 49 2 49 2 50 2 50 2 5 1 2 52 2 53 Windows Horn TILT WHEEL TM Adjustable Steering Column Turn Signalh4ultifunction Lever Ex...

Page 78: ...hicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children ...

Page 79: ... ignition or doorkey contact your dealer who canobtain the correct key code or inan emergency call Buick Premium Roadside Assistance at 1 800 252 1112 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle hasa number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may evenhave to damage your vehicle to get in So ...

Page 80: ...y not beso obvious You increasethe chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ways to lockand unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside tolock or unlock the door manually push t...

Page 81: ...cks while any door is open The feature works by disabling thepower door lockswhen a key is in theignition and any door is open You may override the Lockout Protection Feature by holding the power door lock switch in the lock position for more than threeseconds while the key is in the ignition and any door is open Remember this feature can t guarantee that you ll never be locked out of your vehicle...

Page 82: ...of the rear door will be a lock Insert your keyinto this lock and rotate itupward This will engage the safety lock To disengage the feature rotate thelock downward 3 Close the door 4 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the insidewhen this featureis in use If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door fr...

Page 83: ... brake pedal Mode 4 Automatic all door lockwhen the transaxle is shifted outof PARK P Automatic driver s dooronly unlock when the transaxle is shifted intoPARK P Automatic door relock when any door isunlocked opened and then all doors areagain closed while the vehicle isnot in PARK P orNEUTRAL N and the driver s foot ison the brakepedal The operatingmode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Lo...

Page 84: ...ntry later in this section for more details The doors do not lock when the lock switch is pressed but instead three chimes are heard These chimes indicate that the Delayed Locking feature has been activated You have three actions possible once Delayed Locking is activated 1 Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock switch or by fully inserting the key in the ignition 2 Override the Delayed...

Page 85: ...ill be heard if the featureis enabled When the door unlock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Delayed Locking feature Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leavingthe vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get outand close the door Also...

Page 86: ...tterto work t r y this 0 0 0 e Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary Seethe instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too farfrom your vehicle You may need to standcloser during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps tothe left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still hav...

Page 87: ...k lock feature will be changed when you perform the following sequence with your vehicle s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch press and release the remote keyless entry RKE transmitter lock switch 2 This will initialize the customization mode While in the customization mode the feature will sound the number of chi...

Page 88: ...ammed mode of the lock and unlock Security Feedback features Illumination on Remote Activation This featureprovides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle Your vehicle s ignition must be off for the Illumination on Remote Activation feature to work The interior lamps will illuminate until your vehicle s ignition is turned to R...

Page 89: ... dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitterwill not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmittershould last about three years You can tellthe battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close toyour vehic...

Page 90: ...transmitter together and hold for approximately seven seconds or until three brief horn chirps are heard You will also need to use thisprocedure if your vehicle has lost battery power for an extended period of time It canbe dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you mu...

Page 91: ...our key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot closeall windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storagearea or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watc...

Page 92: ...ry again If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may befaulty See your dealer ora locksmith who can...

Page 93: ...new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Avoid making hard stops for the first 0 Don t tow a trailer during break in Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition you can turn the switch to five positions ACCESSORY A The accessory position lets ...

Page 94: ...d if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition I NOTICE If your key seems stuckin LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correctkey if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or ...

Page 95: ...k is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only whenyour vehicle isstopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go down asyour engine gets warm I NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner Andthe excess...

Page 96: ...ould change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells howto do it without damaging yourvehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine CoolantHeater If Equipped In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolan...

Page 97: ...nto a properly grounded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure tounplug and store the cord as itwas 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 depends on the outside tempera...

Page 98: ...s your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave yourvehicle whenthe engineis running unlessyou have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others...

Page 99: ...le is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice orsand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed A CAUTION Shiftingout of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while ...

Page 100: ...ansaxle system sensor Ifyou drive veryfar that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced rightaway Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 Here are some t...

Page 101: ...CE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over55 mph 90 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 as much aspossible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105 kmh oryou can damage your engine I NOTICE If your frontwheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happenif you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or...

Page 102: ... the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and parking on any...

Page 103: ...nning thevehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towinga Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right footand set theparking brake with your left foot 2 Move the shift leverinto the PARK P position like this Pull the levertoward you 2...

Page 104: ...ke firmly set And if you leavethe vehicle withthe engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle withthe enginerunning unlessyou have to I I If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is inPARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the PARK ...

Page 105: ...phill to take some of the pressure fromthe parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift leverout of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the...

Page 106: ...ss and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive itonly with all the wi...

Page 107: ...ngine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to If you ve leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yo...

Page 108: ...itch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Pr...

Page 109: ...wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 1 The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control Option 0 Flash to Pass 2 33 ...

Page 110: ...will return by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or alane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the ...

Page 111: ...or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the dash will come on Release the lever to turn the high beam headlamps off Windshield Wipers You control thewindshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER For a single wiping cycle turnthe band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The...

Page 112: ...n for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index Be sureto clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen tothe windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or bladeinserts Heavy snow or icecan overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the mot...

Page 113: ...ut 25 mph 40kmk When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise con...

Page 114: ... Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Increasing SpeedFI I Using Cruis...

Page 115: ...e While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cr...

Page 116: ...Lights Courtesy Lamps If you pull the knob out halfway it will turn on your parking lamps and your other operating lamps If you pull the knob all the way out your headlamps will then come on Push the knob in all the way to turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY with the lamps on 2 40 ...

Page 117: ... only your front turn signal lamps will be on The headlamps taillamps sidemarkerand other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your front turn signal lamps willturn off and your vehicle s headlamps and parking lamps will turn on The other lamps that come on withyour headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps wi...

Page 118: ...der any conditions The enableddisabled stateof this feature will be toggled when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key inRUN 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch cycle the headlamp switch on and then off two times 2 3 Release the power door lock switch These operations must be carried out in a time period of less tha...

Page 119: ...conds Illuminated Entry includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don tjust turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to RUN or START so the lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on Illuminated Entry is inactive which means the courtesy lamps wo...

Page 120: ... is removed interior illumination will activate and remain on until The ignition is in RUN The power door locks are activated An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during theillumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps If Equipped Use the switch next to each...

Page 121: ...then on or Open a door Note that if your vehicle has lessthan 15miles 25 km on the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes Retained Accessory Power If Equipped With retained accessory power your power windows audio system and sunroof will continue towork up to 10minutes after theignition key is turned to OFF and none of the doors are opened Mirrors Adjust all th...

Page 122: ...eature off press the button in the center of the mirror again To keep the photocells operating well occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner Power Outside Foldaway Mirrors ii The power mirror control switches are located near the driver s side window on the armrest To choose either the left or right outside mirror move the top switch from left through neutral to right Press any...

Page 123: ...r inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open lift the latch Front Storage Armrest To use the storage area fold down the armrest located in the center front seat Press the latch on the front edge and pull up Dual oversized cupholderswill fold out from within the storage armrest Rear Storag...

Page 124: ...within a small door at the back of your vehicle s front seat armrest Push on the right side of the door The ashtray will then rotate to the right for usage You can only access the ashtray by pushing on the door s right side To remove the ashtray push down on the snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift it out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays Ifyou ...

Page 125: ... glovebox and is labeled with a wire functionand fuse rating For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup please refer to your service manual To order a service manual see Service Publications Ordering in the Index I NOTICE Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty C...

Page 126: ...Readiness Package If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a wiring harness that will work with a dealer installed GM Hughes portable phone The phone has integrated features with the radio and car audiospeakers See your dealer formore details Instar System Option rour vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of the OnStar System The following services are available 24 hours a day 0 R...

Page 127: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System A Lamp Controls B InstrumentCluster C Vents D Glove Box E Audio System E Climate Controls 2 51 ...

Page 128: ...ersion Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drivesafely and economically 2 52 ...

Page 129: ... Your trip select reset switch willgo back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within1 5 seconds If the button is pressed and heldfor longer than 1 5 seconds while inthe trip odometer mode it will be reset to zero If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds whilein the odometer mode it will have no effect Warning Lights Gages...

Page 130: ...about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag modules the wiring and t...

Page 131: ...s divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other partcan still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on thereis a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away BRAKE This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t comeon then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if...

Page 132: ...r parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light flashes when you re driving you don t have anti lock brakes and there could...

Page 133: ...lashing and the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lockbrakes The anti lockbrake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Anti Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti lock system is adjusting brake...

Page 134: ...ight will stay on for afew seconds after the anti lock system stops adjusting brake pressure The LOW TRAC light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the anti lock brake system is active The light should come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working If you hav...

Page 135: ... assoon as possible The Problems on the Road section of this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on your system is low on coolant and the engine may Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can LOW COOLANT overheat See Engine The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you tha...

Page 136: ... while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This lightwill also come on during...

Page 137: ...he light isstill flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emissionsystem malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure tofully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel ca...

Page 138: ... off have your dealer orqualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Warning Light If youhave a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly ...

Page 139: ...itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the lightstays on stopthe vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil in the Index If the lightdoes not flash havethe low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level du...

Page 140: ...as 2 000 miles 3 200k m or less for harsh conditions Also see Maintenance Schedule inthe Index for further instructions on when to change your oil To reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light see CHANGE OIL SOON Light How to Reset in the Index Also see Oil Life Monitor in the Index It will also flash if your ignition key is too dirty or wet for the PASS Key I1system to read the resistor pellet See Pass Key ...

Page 141: ...lt aqualified dealership fornecessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance The lightwill come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly Low WasherFluid Warning Light LOW WASH This light will come on when your windshield washers are working and the fluid container is low The light will also comeon briefly when your ignition is turned on to show that it is...

Page 142: ...cated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or lessthan half the tank s capacity to fill it It takes a little more or less fuel tofill up than the The gage moves a little when you turn a corneror speed up Low FuelLight 1t2 If your fuel is low a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay on and a chime will sound...

Page 143: ...ms Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 2 1 3 25 3 30 3 32 3 33 3 33 3 34 3 35 3 35 3 35 3 36 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Theft De...

Page 144: ... of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red to the right for warmer air Turn it toward blue tothe left for coolerair Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow MAX This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends itthrough the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this set...

Page 145: ...the air through the defrosterand side window vents Some of the air alsogoes to the floor ducts The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this settingunless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Air Conditioning On very hot days open the wlnaows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time forthe vehicle to cool down For a quickcool down on very hot days use MA...

Page 146: ...entilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the frontand side windows To defrost the windows quickly use FRONT with the temperature knob all the way in the red area To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear use BLEND Dual ComforTemp Climate Control If Equipped 0 I looooom 1oool 1 C T PASSENGER TEMP With this system t...

Page 147: ...gh the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperatureis below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control thetemperature BI LEV This setting brings in outsideair and directs it two ways Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Mostof the remaining air is directed through the flo...

Page 148: ... outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days useHTR with the temperature knob and lever all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it tothe floor ducts If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it ...

Page 149: ... the lighton the DUAL button isn t lit If the light is lit this control sets the temperature for the driver only Press the up arrowto raise the temperatureand press the downarrow to lower the temperature The display will show your selectionfor a few seconds then the outside temperature willbe displayed If you push the AUTO button the system will control the fan speed and airflow Passenger s Temper...

Page 150: ...the floor ductsand a little to the defroster and side window vents MID This setting directs airthrough the instrument panel outlets FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents FRONT This setting brings in outside airand directs most of the air through the defrostvent Some of the air also goes to the floor ducts...

Page 151: ... BI LEV and set the temperature knob to a comfortable setting Thesystem will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature differencemore at some times than others Heating On cold days use HTR with the temperatureknobs all the way in the red area Thesystem will bring in outside air heat it and send it toth...

Page 152: ... Maintenance Schedule in the Index Ventilation Tips 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the mode knob or button to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a few seconds before driving ...

Page 153: ...Climate Control System the button on the right is found on the Dual Automatic ComforTemp System If you turn it on again the rear defogger will only run for about fiveminutes before turning off You can also turn it off by pressing thebutton again I NOTICE I Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid I NOTICE I Don t usea razor blade or anything else sh...

Page 154: ...tting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears You may set the clock with the ignition off if you press RECALL first and follow the same procedure described above Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume...

Page 155: ...s for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop fora few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations sixAM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press theAM FM button to select the band 3 T...

Page 156: ...s BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the...

Page 157: ...e sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered burtons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered but...

Page 158: ... in your cassette tape player Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t playbecause of an error ElO The tape is tight and the player can tturn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down andtry to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do notturn easily your tape may be dam...

Page 159: ...oration Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage tothe tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in th...

Page 160: ...ew seconds then go on to the next station Press oneof the SEEK buttons again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The sixnumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to I8 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station Press TONE to select the setting you pr...

Page 161: ...ain after C W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs controlwill return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob light...

Page 162: ...ase contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide itto your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button to search for theprevious selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silencebetween each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selection on the ta...

Page 163: ...ctive EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for fiveseconds to reset the CLN ...

Page 164: ...few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to selectthe setting you prefe...

Page 165: ...ars and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs controlwill return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the leftor right speakers The middle position balances the sound betweenthe speakers FADE Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn...

Page 166: ...k You will hear sound RAND 6 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RAND again to turn off random play RECALL Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to seehow long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsedtime press the button until you see the display you want then hol...

Page 167: ... display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher orlower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Pres...

Page 168: ...ess this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons AUTO SETwill flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob light...

Page 169: ...ed The displaywill show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT orRECALL Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error 0 E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end d...

Page 170: ...are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation SOURCE Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on If both a tape and a disc are installed the system will first go to tape play TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display If SOURCE is pressed again thesystem will go to disc play CD PLAY will appear on the display EJECT The system has two EJECT butt...

Page 171: ...ld the button orpress it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking The SEEKdown and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the ...

Page 172: ...emoved If THEFTLOCK is active the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash when the ignition is off The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery po...

Page 173: ...nlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is on 2 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HRS to make the first one ortwo digits agree with your code 5 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the...

Page 174: ...show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radiowill remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier ...

Page 175: ...crease or decrease volume Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations 1s greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FMstereo will give you the best sound butFM signals will re...

Page 176: ...tte tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failureof the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message ap...

Page 177: ...rade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced Care ofYour Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or otherprotective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surfaceof a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in amild neutral detergentsolution and clean it wiping from the center tothe edg...

Page 178: ...ced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception On cars equipped with the rear window defogger and b...

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Page 183: ... 3 4 6 4 6 4 9 4 1 1 4 12 4 13 4 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving atNight 4 16 4 19 4 20 4 2 1 4 22 4 22 4 24 4 28 4 30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4 ...

Page 184: ...able of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in bothcity and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call readin...

Page 185: ...lcohol There aregood medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blo...

Page 186: ... other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on howmuch alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skill...

Page 187: ...cohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cordor heart Thismeans that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higherthan if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then dril g is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand judgment c...

Page 188: ... systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perceptiontime and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brakepedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 314 of a second But that s only anaverage It might beless with one dri...

Page 189: ...o push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use itwhen you brake Oncethe power assist is used up itmay take longer to stopand the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic brakingsystem that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you begin to ...

Page 190: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both 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 tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and c...

Page 191: ...ing assist because the engine stops orthe system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnetic Variable Effort Steering TM If Equipped This steeringsystem provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at low speeds Steeringeffort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a rea...

Page 192: ... you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when st...

Page 193: ... to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving IOFF ROAD RECOVERY A If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothingin the way steerso that your...

Page 194: ...es it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 0 0 Do not get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re followinga larger vehicle Also you ...

Page 195: ...ing and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape routeor area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasoname care suited to existing conditions andby not overdriving those co...

Page 196: ...braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could causethe tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the brak...

Page 197: ...night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two oreven several seconds foryour eyes toreadjust to the dark When you are facedwith severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or avehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly ...

Page 198: ...enly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make itharder to seeroad signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road andeven people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled...

Page 199: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as wellin a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose controlof the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 17 ...

Page 200: ...g usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water 1 NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody o...

Page 201: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light asa warning signal A traffic light isthere because the corner is busy enough to need it When a lightturns green andjust before you start to move c...

Page 202: ...into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance overyour shoulder asoften as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit orto 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 turn s...

Page 203: ...t done before starting out Of course you ll find experiencedand able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Windshield WasherFlzrid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBludes Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil OtherFluids Have ...

Page 204: ...an you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it canhappen Then here aresome tips Make sureyour vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the 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 s...

Page 205: ...f slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poor brakingor even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you go downhill 0 Know how to go uphill Youmay want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle andyou can climb the hill better 0 Stay inyour own lane when ...

Page 206: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a redcloth 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 oldcarpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properlysecure these items in your vehicle 4 24 ...

Page 207: ...d snow or ice can beslick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall T r y to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to...

Page 208: ... sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see apatch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brakewhile you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be ...

Page 209: ...xhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t seeit or smellit so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a li...

Page 210: ... it aslittle as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle TIRE LOADING INFORMATION MANUALFOR MOREINFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid The label t...

Page 211: ...oad spread it out Don t carry more than 167pounds 75 kg in your trunk Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components tha...

Page 212: ... vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Towing a Trailer A CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and dr properly you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer For example if the traileris too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would...

Page 213: ...speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal notonly where you live but also where you ll be ...

Page 214: ... use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Cana...

Page 215: ...the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to seeif the weights are proper If they aren t you may beable to get them right simply by moving some itemsaround in...

Page 216: ...ide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by th...

Page 217: ...orking This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally tobe sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden...

Page 218: ...h whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other driversyou re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panelwill flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you maythink drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasi...

Page 219: ... someone place chocks under the trailer s wheels When the wheel chocKs are in place releasethe regular brakes until the chocks absorb theload Reapply the regularbrakes Then apply your parking brake and shift to PARK P Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1 Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Rel...

Page 220: ...gine oil drive belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operat...

Page 221: ... problems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 15 5 18 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 25 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 26 Changing a Flat Tire 5 37 Compact Spare Tire 5 38 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 222: ...your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in they even work if the key isn t in the ignition To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300...

Page 223: ...enough electricity to If you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle bypushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the othervehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative groun...

Page 224: ...ssories plugged into the cigarette lighter oraccessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug I NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate ...

Page 225: ...battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlightif you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If y...

Page 226: ...gative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too A CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remot...

Page 227: ...rt on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but thechance of sparks gettingback to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile If it won t start aftera few tries it probably need...

Page 228: ...tory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aeroskirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive 0 The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can sti...

Page 229: ...lp avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehiclethat is Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck 0 Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed 5 9 ...

Page 230: ...ey in OFF The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released NOTICE Don t have your vehicle towedon the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drivewheels do nottow the vehicle more tha...

Page 231: ...car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment...

Page 232: ...I I A I These slots are tobe used when securing to car carrier equipment I NOTICE When attaching T hooks to the shipping slots in the frame rail attach them inside of the frame to avoid damage to the frame or front fascia Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm I NOTICE Take care notto damage the brake pipes and hoses or the ABS sensor and wiring 5 12 ...

Page 233: ... carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Use the T slots for car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch c...

Page 234: ... pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of both lateral arms I I NOTICE I 1 Take carenot to damage the brake pipes and cables 5 14 ...

Page 235: ...e cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significantloss in power and engine performance The low coolant lightmay come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle tobe driven to a safe placein an emergency Towing a trailerin the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After driving ...

Page 236: ...gnof steam or coolant before you open thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Thecostly repairs would not be covered ...

Page 237: ...he highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE speed and open thewindow as necessary If you no longer have the overheatwarning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pullover stop and park your vehicle rightaway If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three mi...

Page 238: ... engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it coolsdown The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the overflow hose in the coolant bottle 5 18 ...

Page 239: ...oling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t atthe COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for mo...

Page 240: ...t engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before y...

Page 241: ... are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the capwhen the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 21 ...

Page 242: ...r radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while huning the pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turnit Removethe pressure cap You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engineparts Coolantcontains ethyleneglycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spillcoolanton a...

Page 243: ...l the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about theproper coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise closethe valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 5 23 ...

Page 244: ...ssure cap off 8 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 9 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of thefiller neck 5 24 ...

Page 245: ...out here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require ...

Page 246: ...d be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 l b r n off the engine To be evenmore certain the vehicle won tmove you can put blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed That would be the tireon the other sideof the vehicle at the opposite end The ...

Page 247: ...ee Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information aboutthe compact spare 1 Pull the carpetedmat up from the floor of the trunk and turn the center nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it Then lift and remove the cover 2 Remove the sparetire 5 27 ...

Page 248: ...A I 3 Turn the nut holding the jack to the left and remove it Then remove thejack and wrench The tools you ll be using include thejack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C 5 28 ...

Page 249: ...have loosened the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench if needed you can finish loosening them with your fingers Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of ...

Page 250: ...hicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only by ajack 7 I A CAUTION Raising yourvehicle withthe jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location be...

Page 251: ... from the rear edge of the frontwheel opening or justbehind the two bolts as shown FRONT VEHICLE FRONT EDGEOF REAR WHEEL OPENING 4 Forjacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 5 inches 13 cm from the front edge of the rearwheel opening orjust behind the off set as shown Put the compact spare tirenear you 5 31 ...

Page 252: ...faces and spare wheel A CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brus...

Page 253: ...come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nutstoward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning thejack handle tothe left Lower thejack completely ...

Page 254: ... nuts tightenedwith a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140Nom NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store thewheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tirer...

Page 255: ...e in your trunk Use the following procedureto secure the flat tirein the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension with the protector guide to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide located in the foam holder To store a full sizetire place the tire valve stem facing down and then remove the protector guide and attach the retainer securely When re...

Page 256: ...he proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tirewith a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index Seethe storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly 1 Retainer 2 Cover 3 Retainer full size tire 4 Compact Spare Tire 5 Nut 6 Jack 7 Wrench 8 Lock Nut Tool 9 Foam Holder 10 Bolt Screw 11 Extension...

Page 257: ...nt Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tireas soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t u...

Page 258: ... _ _ Spinningyour wheels can destroyparts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth you can destroyyour transaxle For information about using tire chainsonyour vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your VehicleTo Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Th...

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Page 261: ... 25 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 26 Brakes 6 29 Battery 6 30 Bulb Replacement 6 43 Appearance Care 6 44 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 46 Cleaning the Built in Child Restraint 6 36 Tires 6 47 6 47 6 48 6 48 6 49 6 50 6 52 6 53 6 53 6 53 6 59 6 59 6 60 6 60 6 60 Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Bla...

Page 262: ... want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Buick Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner 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 Vehicle in the Index You shou...

Page 263: ...gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control...

Page 264: ...tor whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Buick dealer forservice To provide cleaner air all gasolines in t...

Page 265: ...ub or contact amajor oil company that does businessin the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Justtell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that...

Page 266: ...quickly This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until...

Page 267: ...asoline vapor You can be badly burned andyour vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers CAUTION Continued 0 Do not fill a container while it is insidea vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than theground insideof the fill openingbefore operating the nozzle Contact shouldbe maintained until the fi...

Page 268: ...d plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to dropor spill things thatwill burn ontoa hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle locatedjust below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood 6 8 ...

Page 269: ...d Washer Fluid Reservoir B Battery C Radiator Fill Cap D Remote Positive Battery Terminal E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Oil Fill Cap G Engine Oil Dipstick H Automatic Transaxle I Brake Fluid Reservoir J Engine Coolant Recovery K Air Cleaner Fluid Dipstick Tank 6 9 ...

Page 270: ...vel Light in the Index You should check your engine oillevel regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to getan accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the front of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain ba...

Page 271: ...at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at least one quartof oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase 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 upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could ...

Page 272: ...e near the yellow looped engine oil dipstick handle Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the l front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleu...

Page 273: ...e These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in ...

Page 274: ... push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes the system is resetting Turn the key to OFF then start the vehicle If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes back on the system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Did youknow that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and coul...

Page 275: ...place the airfilter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 1 CA Operating theenginewith the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could beburned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off ION NOTICE If the ai...

Page 276: ...eld wipers 2 Raise the hood are in the up position 3 Remove disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille 4 Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the right side of the vehicle peel back halfway to center 5 Remove disconnect the air inlet grille retainers 6 Remove disconnect the air inlet grille 7 Remove disconnect the passenger compartment 8 Then install the ...

Page 277: ...filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick I NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too...

Page 278: ...Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever With your foot on the brake pedal movethe shift in PARK P lever through each gear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to fiveminutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The automatic transaxle fluid dipstick is ...

Page 279: ... If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid tobring the level intothe cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend youuse only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with tha...

Page 280: ...d coolant to your radiator see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL sil...

Page 281: ...ine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator...

Page 282: ...p tothe HOT mark or a little higher If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you needmore coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index 6 22 ...

Page 283: ...ehot enough Don t spillcoolanton a hot engine t Radiator PressureCap I NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible enginedamage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap isrecommended Thermostat En...

Page 284: ... the system inspected and repaired How To Check PowerSteering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark If th...

Page 285: ...d seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions beforeuse If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluidthat has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full 6 25 ...

Page 286: ...the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s verycold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which coulddamage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is h...

Page 287: ...k is done on the brake hydraulic system I If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level yourbrake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the...

Page 288: ...immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has front discbrakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and newpads are needed The sound may come and go orbe heard all the timeyour vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sou...

Page 289: ...lacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to beof top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace partsof your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new...

Page 290: ... you should use Hal4 3ulb A CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting inthe Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learnhow to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Halogen bulbs have ...

Page 291: ... into place 5 Insert theheadlamp into the slots in the fascia 6 Slide the retainers downward until they are fully seated Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a modular headlamp system These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aim has been optically pre set at the factory and should need no further adjustment If ybttftrehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to...

Page 292: ... s seat Close all doors Tires should be properly inflated Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension NOTICE To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damageto headlamp parts For the vertical adjustment state inspection stations will generally allow a reading of plus 0 76 degrees or minus 0 76 degrees...

Page 293: ...ators The aiming screw for the vertical aim indicator is at the center of the headlamp cover A and the aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator is on the outboard side of the headlampcover B I NOTICE Horizontal aimof the headlamp must be done first Adjusting vertical aim first will result in incorrect headlamp aim Passenger s Side Headlamp Shown B Horizontal aim adjustment screw C Horizontal ...

Page 294: ...ingand lhrn Signal Lamp 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Remove the rubber bulb accesscover 3 Twist and pull the sidemarker lamp socket from the headlamp assembly 4 Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb from the socket 5 Push the new bulb into the socket 6 Put the socket back into theheadlamp assembly and turn it tothe right until it is s...

Page 295: ...ulb into the bulb socket Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamp 1 Remove the plastic wing nuts A Pliers may be required to remove the wing nuts A A B 5 Turn the bulb one quarter of a turn to the right to replace 6 Close the trunk 2 Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of the vehicle B 6 35 ...

Page 296: ...Replace the socket into the housing and turn to 8 Replace the taillamp housing to the body of 9 Install the wing nuts the right the vehicle 10 Tighten the plastic nuts Trunk Lid Applique B 1 Open the trunk lid halfway 2 Remove the wing nuts A from the studs on the applique There are eightwing nuts Pliers may be required to remove them 3 Remove the applique from the trunk lid 6 36 ...

Page 297: ...e trunk lid applique lamp socket trunk lid applique 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Grasp the front center and rear centerpositions of the dome lamp housing and squeeze together until the housing releases from the base plate A flat bladed screwdrivermay be necessary to pry the assembly loose Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the dome lamp assembly Grasp the bulb ...

Page 298: ...from the glass push the release clip from under the blade connectingpoint and pull the blade assembly down toward the glass toremove it from the wiper arm 5 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip click into place For wiper blade replacement length and type see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires...

Page 299: ...impact such as when youhit a pothole Keep tires at the recommendedpressure Worn oldtires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures foryour tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for a...

Page 300: ...en they re underinflated Be sure to putthe valve caps backon the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspectionand Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000to 8 000miles 10 000 to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires a...

Page 301: ...m places wherethe wheel attaches to the vehicle In anemergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirtoff See Changing a Flat Tire in theIndex When It s Time for New Tires 3 1 One way to tell whenit s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 1...

Page 302: ... 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 A CAUTION Mixing tires could causeyou to lose control while driving If you mixtires of different sizes or types radial andbias belted tires the vehicle may not handle proper...

Page 303: ...nce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how...

Page 304: ... inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed...

Page 305: ... and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and makeyou lose control You could have a collision in whichyou or others could be injured Always usethe correctwheel wheel boltsand wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrongwheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire ch...

Page 306: ...ardous 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 youbreathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your ...

Page 307: ...ey set Carefully scrape off any excess stain 0 Use a cleancloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask ...

Page 308: ...er and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have todo it more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cl...

Page 309: ...ehousehold cleaners They may weaken the harness ordamage plastic parts The built in child restraint pad is attached to the child restraint cushionand seatback with fastener strips You can remove the pad machine wash it in cold water on a gentle cycleand tumble dry it on a low heat setting Never bleach or iron the pad and don t dry clean it Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness ...

Page 310: ...s when running wax sap or other material maybe on the blade or windshield Clean the outsideof the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorou...

Page 311: ... Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materia...

Page 312: ...ace of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic carwash that has silicon carbide tirecleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your t...

Page 313: ...ion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection A t k a t veryspring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened beforebeing flushed Your dealer oran underbody car washing system ca...

Page 314: ...glas TM plastic rubber andvinyl _ _ 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleaner and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture DrySpot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils 12345002 16 oz 0 473 L Armor All Cleaner Cleans and shinesa variety of surface types 12345721 2 5 sq f ...

Page 315: ...n Label You ll find this label on the inside of the trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to orderparts On this label is 0 your VIN 0 the model designation 0 paintinformation and 0 a listof all production options and special Be sure that this label is not removed fromthe vehicle equipment Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unle...

Page 316: ...el protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of ...

Page 317: ...nd Start PCM BCM U H Relay 6 8 10 Power Mirrors Panel Dimming Ignition Signal Hot in RUN Unlock and Start Cluster Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module DRL Module 14 15 17 18 19 20 22 23 lntenor Lamps Door Locks Taillamps License Lamp Radio Heated Mirror Cruise Control Clusters Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Data Link 6 57 ...

Page 318: ... HVAC Control Head Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI Air Bag Anti lock Brake Controls Body Control Module Hazard Flashers Not Used Fuse Description 36 Ignition Signal Hot in ACC and RUN Body Control Module 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Anti lock Brake Solenoids Low Blower Anti lock Brakes Turn Signals Radio HVAC Head Remote Keyless Entry Cluster High Blower Not Used Audio Steering Wheel Control...

Page 319: ...ks Fuse 5 6 7 8 Relay 9 10 11 12 13 14 Description Ignition Switch BTSI Stoplamps ABS Turn Signals Cluster Air Bag DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps Retained Accessory Power ABS Keyless Entry Data Link HVAC Head Cluster Radio AUX Power Power Drop Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch Wipers Radio Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module AUX Power Power Drop Power Windows Sunroof HVAC Controls D...

Page 320: ...CM A C Compressor Clutch Not Used Electronic Ignition Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor Fuse 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SYMBOL Description Engine Emissions Not Used Headlamp Right Rear Compartment Release Parking Lamps Fuel Pump Headlamp Left Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller A CCompressor Clutch Diode 6 60 ...

Page 321: ...Replacement 7 quarts 6 7 L After Complete Overhaul 9 6 quarts 9 2 L When drainingheplacing convertel morejluid will be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir Refrigerant R l34a See Air Conditioning Refrigerants laterin this section 3100 CodeM 11 6quarts 10 9L AirConditioning 1 88 lbs 0 85kg Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 3 L WheelNutTorque 100lb ft 140 N m Wiper Blade Lengt...

Page 322: ... 8 cm Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A1208C PassengerCompartmentAirFilter 10406026 Battery 3100 Code M AC Type600 CCA Engine OilFilter AC Type PF47 PCV Valve AC Type CV892C RadiatorCap AC Type RC27 Spark Plugs RKE Batteries Type CR2032 2 or equivalent 3100 Code M AC Type 4 1 940 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrige...

Page 323: ...d Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Part B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Oncea Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Oncea Year 7 17 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 17 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 7 17 Exhaust System Inspection 7 17 Engine Cooling System Inspection 7 17 Throttle System Inspecti...

Page 324: ...Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment ...

Page 325: ...on See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or anotherqualified service center should perform Part D RecommendedFluids and Lu...

Page 326: ...e If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r ...

Page 327: ...the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the engine oil and filter usually between 3 000miles 5 000 km and 7 500miles 12 500km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12months...

Page 328: ...et monitor See MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICEDB Y Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informa...

Page 329: ...in the Index for proper I7 Replace air cleanerfilter rotation patternand additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service Inspect fueltank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 37 500Miles 62500 km 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor If engine oiland filter are changed resetmonitor See Engine Oil ...

Page 330: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailertowin...

Page 331: ... LifeMonitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the MILEAGE An Emission Control Sewice See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emis...

Page 332: ...set monitor See MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY Engine Oil in the Index An Emission ControlService See footnote if necessary An Emission ControlSewice See footnoteT Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions Replace filter 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information S...

Page 333: ...ssion Control Service Inspect fueltank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Sewice See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor If engine oil and filter are changed resel onito...

Page 334: ... In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou donot use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid and filter donot require changing 32O C or higher 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant inthe Index for...

Page 335: ... oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif necessary See Win...

Page 336: ...air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid lo...

Page 337: ...any other position your vehicle needs service take Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see ParkingBrake in the Index if nece...

Page 338: ...ot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the enginerunning and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressurefrom the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes sure there is room in front of ...

Page 339: ...onditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into thevehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollenor deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper oper...

Page 340: ...11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID LUBRICANT GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart orequivalent DEXRON 111Automatic Tran...

Page 341: ...ormed the service in the boxes provided after themaintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them 7 19 ...

Page 342: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 20 ...

Page 343: ...Maintenance Record 7 21 ...

Page 344: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE RE 9ING SRVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 22 ...

Page 345: ...Maintenance Record SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 23 ...

Page 346: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER I I READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 24 ...

Page 347: ...tisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 9 8 9 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting SafetyDefects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Orde...

Page 348: ...rn has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager 8 2 ...

Page 349: ...help outsideof the United States and Canada call the followingnumbers as appropriate 0 In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135 English or 1 800 75 1 4136 Spanish 0 In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0...

Page 350: ...amilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Buick please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equip...

Page 351: ...lity it is a means of assisting customers in an emergency situation 0 Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situationsby providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance please consultyour Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your own...

Page 352: ... box card contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer fordetails Because of uncertain availability it isfrequently not possible to provide customers with the same model loaner vehicle including optional equipment as the vehicle the customer owns or leases and has brought in for warranty repair If a loaner vehicle is required please consult your dealership for complete program details an...

Page 353: ...y can assist in arriving at a solution to adisagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes Thisprogram is available free of charge tocustomers ...

Page 354: ...e Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 521 7300 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separatewarranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

Page 355: ...nly hope you llnotify us Please callus at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Ordering Serviceand Owner Publications in Canada Ser...

Page 356: ...Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin containsinstructionsto assistin the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publicationsare written directly for Ownersand intended to p...

Page 357: ...ovide dealer or company name and also the name ofthe person to whose attentionthe shipment shouldbe sent Mail completedorder form to For purchases outsideU S A please writeto the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 0 AREA CODE BUI ORDW Prices are subjecttoch...

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Page 359: ...layer 3 14 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic ToneControl 3 17 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic ToneControl 3 21 Antenna Backglass 3 36 FixedMast 3 35 Y 6 20 BrakeSystemActiveLight 2 57 4 9 Brake System Warning Light 2 56 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Using 4 9 Anti Theft Radio 3 30 Appearance Care 6 46 Appearance Care Materials 6 54 ArbitrationProgram 8 7 Armrest Front Stora...

Page 360: ...t 6 30 BTSI 2 23 2 29 Canadian RoadsideAssistance 8 5 Capacities and Specifications 6 61 CarbonMonoxide 2 14 2 30 4 27 4 34 CassetteDeckService 7 13 CassetteTapePlayer 3 16 3 19 3 27 CassetteTapePlayerCare 3 34 Cassette Tape Player Errors 3 16 3 20 3 27 CellularPhoneProvisions 2 50 Center High Mounted Stoplanlp Bulb Replacement 6 34 CenterPassengerPosition 1 26 CertificationLabel 4 29 Chains Safet...

Page 361: ...nvex Outside Mirror 2 47 Coolant Bleedvalves 5 23 RecoveryTank 5 19 Compact Disc Player 3 23 3 29 Coolant Heater Engine 2 20 Cooling System 5 18 CourtesyLamps 2 43 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 Cruise Control 2 37 CruiseLight 2 65 Cupholders 2 47 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 8 2 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Damage Finish 6 50 Damage Sheet Met...

Page 362: ...rature Gage 2 59 Exhaust 2 30 Identification 6 55 Electrical System 6 55 CoolantTemperature Light 2 58 OilLevelCheck 7 13 Overheating 5 15 Running While Parked 2 31 Specifications 6 59 Starting Your 2 19 EngineOil 6 10 Adding 6 11 Additives 6 14 Checking 6 11 Used 6 14 What Kind to Use 6 12 Whentochange 6 14 Ethanol 6 4 Exhaust Engine 2 30 Exterior Lamps 2 40 Fabric Cleaning 6 45 FillingYourTank 6...

Page 363: ... 8 4 Heated Foldaway Outside Mirrors 2 47 Heating 3 4 3 6 3 9 High BeamHeadlamps 2 34 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Hitches Trailer 4 34 Hood Checking Things Under 6 7 Release 6 8 Horn 2 32 Hydroplaning 4 18 Ignition Positions 2 17 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 16 Illuminated Entry 2 43 Inflation Tire 6 39 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 45 Inspections Brakesystem 7 17 Exh...

Page 364: ...54 2 57 4 9 2 56 4 7 2 55 2 64 2 55 2 65 2 65 2 58 2 43 2 59 6 22 2 66 Low Oil Level 2 63 6 10 Low Traction 2 58 Low Washer Fluid Warning 2 36 2 65 Oil Warning 2 62 Safety Belt Reminder 1 6 2 54 Security 2 64 ServiceEngineSoon 2 59 Service Vehicle Soon 2 65 LoadingYourVehicle 4 28 DelayedLocking 2 8 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 16 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 14 Lockout Protection Feature 2 5 Ma...

Page 365: ...trochromic Daymight Rearview 2 46 HeatedFoldaway Outside 2 47 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 45 Power Outside Foldaway 2 46 VisorVanity 2 49 MMT 6 4 MountainRoads 4 22 Multifunction Lever 2 33 N e t Trunk Convenience 2 48 Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 23 NewVehicle Break In 2 17 Nightvision 4 15 Odometer 2 53 Odometer Trip 2 53 Off RoadRecovery 4 11 Oil Engine 6 10 Oil Life Monitor 6 14 7 5 Oil Warnin...

Page 366: ...eat Position 1 28 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 31 Radios 3 12 Rear Seatpassengers l 27 Towing 5 13 WindowDefogger 3 11 Rear Storage Armrest 2 47 Rearview Mirror 2 44 2 45 2 46 Electrochromic Daymight 2 46 Inside Daymight 2 45 ReadingLamps 2 44 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 4 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 19 Refrigerants AirConditioning 6 60 Activation Illumination 2 12 KeylessEntryOperation 2 10 KeylessEn...

Page 367: ...Power 1 3 Restraint Systems 1 1 Seatcontrols 1 2 How to Wear Properly 1 11 Securing a Child Restraint 1 40 1 47 Six WayPower 1 3 Two WayManual 1 2 Second Gear AutomaticTransaxle 2 25 Security Feedback 2 11 SecurityLight 2 64 Service 6 2 Bulletins Ordering 8 10 Manuals Ordering 8 10 Parts IdentificationLabel 6 55 Publications Ordering 8 10 Work Doing Your Own 6 2 Service and AppearanceCare 6 1 Serv...

Page 368: ... 2 33 Time Settingthe 3 12 Tire LoadingInformation Label 4 28 Tires 6 38 AlignmentandBalance 6 44 BuyingNew 6 42 Chains 6 46 THEFTLOCK 3 30 Changing a Flat 5 26 Cleaning 6 50 Compact Spare 5 37 Inflation 6 37 Inflation Check 7 13 InspectionandRotation 6 40 Loading 4 28 Pressure 6 37 Storingthe Flat 5 35 Storing the Spare 5 36 Temperature 6 44 Traction 6 43 Treadwear 6 43 Uniform Quality Grading 6 ...

Page 369: ...alseat 1 2 Underbody Flushing Service 7 16 UnderbodyMaintenance 6 53 SafetyChains 4 34 Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side 6 59 Vehicle Control 4 6 Damagewarnings iv Dimensions 6 60 IdentificationNumber 6 55 Loading 4 28 Storage 6 30 Symbols v VentilationSystem 3 10 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 49 Visors Sun 2 49 warning Devices 5 2 Warranty Information 8 8 WashingYourVehicle 6 48 Weatherstrips ...

Page 370: ...NAL P5 5 WASHER FLUID TI RES ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6 11 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 8 ENGINECOO ANT RECOVERY TANK P5 19 AND P6 22 HOOD RELEASE P6 8 FUEL DOOR P6 6 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or seetl Index inthe back of the owner s manual 9 12 ...

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