Download Buick RIVIERA 1996 Service manual
Transcript
I The 1.996Buick Riviera Owner9$Manual i t We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUTCK Emblem and the name RIVERA, are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE This manual includesthe latest information atthe.time make changes in it was printed.We reserve the right to the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute.thename For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a.. “General Motorsof Canada Limited”for h i c k Motor French Language.Manual: Division wheneverit appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Buick,so it will be there Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous powez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide enfraqais chez if -youever needit when you’reon the road.If you sell votre concessionaireou au: the vehicle, pleaseleave this manual init so the new owner can use it. DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 ’ Litho & U.S.A. Part No. 25639453 Edition A First ii .. 1995 Corporation Motors @Copyright General Reserved All Rights t j i b iii Durant also created a racing team that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on the country the race track, butin ,endurance tests across and aroundthe world. Buick was the only car to complete .a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. And aBuick was the first car to travel across from Buenos Aires; Argentina, South America, driven over the Andes to Santiago?Chile in 1914. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick's Test Hill Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could c h b hills and run throughmud like no othef car. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well'as Red Cross ambulancesso successfully that one.Buick ambulance was awardedthe Croix de Guerre by the French government. As a builderof premier automobiles,Buick was hardhit by the Great Depression. However, new General Manager Harlow H. Curtice createdpopulax new models In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware.This post-wax period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in increased sales.The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introducedin the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in 1949. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster I Motor Trend niagazme namedthe 1962 Buick Special “Carof the Year.” The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. ’ vi 1962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, General Manager,Buick Motor Division Built insidethe walls of the old buildingsin Buick’s of former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone General Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than200 robots and other high-tech equipment.It was completed in the fall of 1985. Our mission is simple: “Buick willprovide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers’ expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience.” Buicks are SUE3STANTIAL. Buicks are, and will continue to be, premium American motorcars’ with smooth power, high performance, rich Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. detail and comfortable accommodation. Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks- are MATURE. vii How to Us.eThis Manual M.anypeople read their owner’s manualfrom beginning to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle. If you do this,it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle.In this manual, you’ll find.that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good placeto look for what you needis the Indexin the back of the manual: It’san alphabetical listof all. that’s in the manual, andthe page-number-whereyou’ll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and theword CAUTION to tellyou about you if you wereto ignore the things that could hurt warning. II - These mean thereis something thatcould hurt you or otherpeople. In the cautionarea, we tell you whatthe hazard.is.Then to help avoidcrreduce -the we tell you what to .do hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt. , You will also find a circle with .a slash throughit in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” ,or “Don’t let this happen.’’ not be coveredby your warranty, and it could be costly. But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in tl: book you will find these notices: When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. NOTICE: I These mean there is something that could damage yourvehicle. I You’ll also See warning labelson your vehicle. They use the same wordsCAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice area,we tell you about something thatcan damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would * 1x Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: WIPER TURN SIGNALS e CAUSTIC ENGINE COOLANT TEMP- k -e - Here are som-e other symbols 'you may see: FUSE (0) HORN ,BRAKE BURNS SPEAKER AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATI'ERY X ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ,\I/, FOG LAMPS &0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -+ t LIGHTER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FASTEN SEAT <S Q These symbols are usedon warning and iridicator lights: I I )a( b e, FUEL ' (@) e 3 NOTES NOTES ectilon 1 eats and Here you’llfind mfomation about the seatsin your Buick and howto use your safety belts properly.You can learn some things You do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about- the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats 0 Raise or lower the frontof the seatby holding the or down. front part of the horizontal control up Raise or lower the rear of the seat by holding the rear part of the horizontal control up or down. 0 Raise or lower the entire seatby holding the whole control up or down. 0 Move the seat forwardor back by holding the control to the front or back. Power Lumbar Control (Option) If you have this option, the driver’s seatback lumbar support canbe adjusted by moving the single switch of the seat.To increase or decrease located on the side support, hold the switch forwardor rearward. 1-1 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) When your Buickis in PARK (P) with the ignition ON or OW3press the same side of the MEMORY switch to recall the seat.anclmirror setting. To do the same thing for a second driver, follow the the other side of the preceding steps but press MEMORY switch. The EXIT button allows you to get out of the car easily. When the gear shift selector is in PARK (P) with the ignition or OFF, push EXIT and the seat willgo all the way down-andback. Remote Keyless Entry Persod Choice Feature To set your memory seax and mirrors: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to your desired position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See “Mirrors” in the Index. 2. Press the SET button and then press the1 or 2 side of the MEMORY switch withinfive seconds. You will hear one beep when you press the SET button and two beeps when you press the MEMORY button to confirm that the mirror and .seat positions are entered into memory. - 1-2. Each Remote Keyless Entrytransmitter can be programmed to move the driver’s seatand outside mirrors to a set memory position when the transmitter’s WOCK button.is pressed. Forprogramming instructions, see “Personal Choice Features”in the Index. H-eatedFront Seat (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the switchis on the driver's arrnrest. Press the button once and the seat will warm up. The HI light Press the buttona second time and the LO light will come on.The seat will warm 'to a lower temperature. Press the buttona third timeto turn OW the heated seat. The heater will also turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. The power recline vertical control is located on theside of the seat.Push it forw.ardto bring the seatto a more upright position. Push it rearward to recline lhe seatback. But don't havea seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when ' you're. reclined like this. The shoulderbelt can't do its job. In a crash you could go into it,receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lapbelt can't do its jobeither. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. . 1-4 I Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that thetop of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neckinjury in a crash. There’s one timethe seatback.maynot. fold without some help from you. That’s if .your vehicle is-parked going dopvn a fairly steephill, To fold a seatback forward if it does lock place, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback willf d d forward. The latch must b.e down for the seat to work properly. , If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Thatcould cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked. L The front seatback folds forward to let people getinto the back seat.Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unlessyou come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. d i n Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety .b.elts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. YOLUvehicle has a light that comes ’on‘asa reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt ReMnder Light” in the Index.) And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. I Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If YOU are in a crash and you’re not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the -vehicleor be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured orkilled. In the same crash,you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that yourpassengers’ belts .,arefastened properlytoo. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to They work. wear safety belts. Here’s why: You never knowif you’ll be in a crash.‘If you do have a crash, you don’t know ifit will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, -andsome crashes can be .so serious that even buckled up a personwouldn’t survive. in between. In many of them, But most crashes are walk people who buckleup can survive and sometimes away. Witho,utbelts they could have been b,adlyhyrt or killed. After more than25 years of-safetybelts in vehicles, the facts are clear,In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. -_. 1-7 Get it up to speed. Thenstop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-8 The person keeps going until stopped by something,. In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more timeto stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That'swhy safety belts makesuch good sense. Here Are Questions.ManyPeople Ask About Safety B.elts-- and the Answers Won’t I: be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if1”mwearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But youcan unbuckle a.safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you cun unbuckle and. get out, is much greater if you are belted. I &=ff my vehicle has airbags, .why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are]in many vehicles today and will be in mozst of themin the future. But they are supplemental systems only;so they work with safety belts-- not instead.of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required theofuse safety belts,. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, youstill have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especiallyiil side:and other collisions. I IfI’m a gooddriver,and I neverdrivefarfrom home, why shouldI wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your control, such asbad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)of home. And the greatest’number of serious injuriesand deaths occw at speedsof less than 4-0mph (65 km/h). Safety belts arefor everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Adults This part describes the driver’s restraint system. This part is only forpeople of adult size. Lap-Shoulder Belt Be aware that there are special things to know about And there are different rules safety belts -and children. X€ a childwill be riding in for smaller children and babies. your Buick, see .the.partof this manual called “Children.’” Follow those rulesfor everyone’s protection. The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt.The shoulder portion of the belt hasan energy management loop.It ‘is designed to open andhelp protect you in certain crashes. If it opens,you will see a label on the safety belt that says to replace the belt. Be sure do to so. If you don’t, the safety belt won’t work properly and won’t protect on replacing you in another crash. For more information in safety belts after a crash, see “Replacing Safety Belts” the Index. First, you’ll want to know whichr e s t r a t systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Here’s how to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Close and 1ock.the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how;see “Seats”in tlie Index) s.0 you can sit up straight. 1-11 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 4. Let the belt go backall the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound.If you don’t, the adjustment to start again. feature won’t set, and you’ll have , 2. Start pulling the shoulder beltout. 5. Now you can add a small amountof slack. Lean forward slightly, thensit back. If you’ve added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pullthe shoulder belt out as you did before andstart again. 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. If you move aroundin the vehicle enough, pull out the shoulder belt, or open your door, the belt will become tight again.If this happens,you can reset it. 1-13 @ What’s wrong with this? You can bc - eriously hurt if;- Jr shoulder beltis you would move forward too loose. In a crash, too much, which could. increase injury. The. shoulder belt should fit against your body. Don’t allow more than1 inch (25 mm) of slack. A: The shoulder belt is tob loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection thisway. Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if-your beltis buckled in thewrong place like this. In a crash, the beltwould go up over your abdomen,The belt forceswould be there, notat the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle. nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-15 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm.a In, crash, your body would move too far forward, which wouId increase thechance of head andneck injury. Also; the belt would apply toamuch force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt.In a crash, YOU wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.IT a belt is twisted, make it straightSO it canwork properly, or ask YOU dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twistedacross the body. 1=17 Your Buick has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and ana-ther air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the.mostimportant things toknow about theair bag system: ' You can be severelyinjured or killed in a mas1 you aren't wearing your safety belt even if you have an airbag. Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it, The air bag is onlya ccsupplementalrestraint." That is, it works with safety beltsbut doesn't replace them. Air bags are designed to work only in- moderate to severe crashes where the frontof your vehicle hits something, They aren't designed to inflate -atall in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. Everyone in your vehicle, including the driver, should wear a safety beltproperly whether or not there's an air bag for that person. -- To unlatch the belt,just push the buttonon the buckle. The belt shouldgo back out of the.way. Before you-closethe door, besure the belt is outof the way. If you slam thedoor-onit, you can damage both the belt andyour vehicle. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - This-partexplains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. 1-18 1. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to -an inflating :air bag, it could seriously injureyou. Safety belts help keep you in position for anair bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safetybelt, even with an air bag. The driver shouldsit as farback as possible while-still maintaining control of the vehicle. There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical in the Index problem. See “Air.Bag Readiness Light” for more information. An inflating air bag can seriouslyinjure small children. Always secure children properly in .you] vehicle. To read how, seethe ,partof this manual called “Children” and the caution label on the right frontpassenger’s safety belt. Don’t put anythingon, or attach anythingto, the steeringwheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t put anything(such as petsor objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. If something is between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the performance of the airbag or worse, it could cause injury. -- When shouldan air bag inflate? The air bagis designed to inflate-inmoderate to severe air bag will inflate frontal or near-frontal crashes. The only if the impact speed is above the system’sdesigned “threshold level.” If your vehiclegoes -straightinto a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 8 to .11 mph (13 to 18 h/h) The . threshold level design, so that can vary, however, with specific vehicle 1-21 How does an air bag -restrain? In moderate to severefrontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted dccupantscan contact the steering wheelor the instrument panel. Theair bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with.a history of asthmaor other breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as itis safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t out get of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window OF door. . the impact more evenly over the 0ccupant”s upper body, air bags would stopping the occupmt more gradually. But not help you in many typesof collisions, including rollavers, reg impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’smotion is not toward theair bag. Air bags should neverbe.regaded as mything morethan a supplement to safety belts,and then only in moderate to severe frontal .orneir-fiontd collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bagMates, it quickly deflates.This occurs SO quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the &i.rbag modtdein the steering wheel hubfor the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panelfor the rightfront passenger’s bag, will be hot for a short time. Thepart of the bag that comes into contact withyou may be w m , but it will never be and dust too hot to touch. There will be some smoke coming,fromvents in the deflated airbags. Air bag or fkom inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicLe.% In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. fiom the Additional windshield breakage may also occur right front passenger air bag. 0 The air bags are designed to inflateonly once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. air bag. modules and A new system will include possibly other parts.The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. 0 * Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module yecordsinfomution about the readinessof the system, when the sensorsare activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians workon your air bag can mean that your air bag system. Improper service system won’twork properly. See your dealer for service. Servicing Your A h Bag-Equipped B,uick Air bags affecthow your Buick should be serviced. There areparts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t ,wantthe system to M a t e while someoneis working on your vehicle.Your Buick dealerand the RivieraService Manual have infomation about servicingyour vehicle and the air bag see “Service and system. To purchase a service manual, Owner mtblications”in the Index. If you damage the cover for the driver’sor the’ right front passenger’sair bag, they may not work properly.You may have to replace the air For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improperservice. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates.Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified-to do so. bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrumentpanel for the __ r - ‘T%ea b bag system does not need regular maintenance. S.afetyBelt Use During Pregnancy fetus is to protect the The best way to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’smore Safety beltswork for everyone, including pregnant likely thatthe fetus won’t be hurt in a.crash.For women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to-making seriously injuredif they don’t wear safety belts. safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works same the way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’” earlier in this section. When the lap portion of the belt-ispulled outall the way, it will lock.If it does, letit go back all theway .and start again. If your vehicle hasa center passenger position, be sure touse the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt.If you find that the latch plate will if you are using the not go fully into the buckle, see buckle for the. center passenger position. 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. 1-24 Center Passenger Position Lap Beit If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sitin the center positions. you have a lap When you sit ina center seating position, To make the belt safety belt, which has no retractor. longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Make sure the release button on the buckleispositioned so you would be ableto .unbuckle the safety quickly belt if you ever hadto. Rear Seat -1Passe.ng.ers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statisticsshow that unbelted peoplein the rear in crashes than those who are seat are hurt more often wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash.And they can strike others in the vehiclewho are wearing,safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Pasitions To make the belt shorter, pull free its end as shown until the beltis snug. Buckle, position and release it the same wayas the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety BeltExtender” at the endof this section. 3. To make the lap part tight,pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderpart. 1-28 The lap part of the belt should beworn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. Andyou'd be less If slid underit, likely to slide under the lap belt. you the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could. cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt 'should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest. These partsof the bodyme best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif thereka sudden stop or a crash. ~ You can be seriously'hurt if'yourshoulder beltis too loose. In a crash, you would,move.forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit againstyour body. To unlatch the belt;just push the button on the buckle. g 1. Pull the elasticcord out from between the edgeof the seatbackand the interiorbody to remove the guide from its storage .clip. ". 2. Slide the guide under andpast the belt. The elastic cord mustbe under the belt. Then, place the guide two edges of the belt into over the belt, and insert the the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted andit lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes d a n t s and all children,smallerthan adult size. In fact, the law in every statein the United States andin every Canadian province says childrenup - to some agemust be restrained whilein a vehicle. en.and 3ab.ies 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses. the shaulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that youcan take themout from the guides. Pull the guide upwardto expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatbackand the interior b d y , leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. 1-32 Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in achild or infant restraint. The instructions forthe’restraint will say whether itis the right type and size for yourchild. A very young child’s hip bones are so small thata regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likelybe over the child’s abdomen. In a crash, thebelt would apply force righton the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the babyin an infant restraint. Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Contmued) -- Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used ina it meets vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint chn be seriously injured if the right frontpassenger's Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may air bag inflates. This is because the backof a find these instructions .on the restraint itself in a or would be very close to booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in rear-facing child restraint the inflating air bag. Alwayssecure a rear-facing also has to be secured within your vehicle, but the child the restraint to help seduce the chance of-personalinjury. child restraint in the rear seat. The instructions that come with the infant or child You may, however,secure -aforward-facing child restraint will show you howto do that. restraint in the right front seat. Before you secure a forward-facing child restraint, always move the Where to Put the Restraint front passenger seat asfar back as.it will go. Or, Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they secure thechild restraint inthe rear seat. We at are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat. put your General Motors therefore recommend that you Never put a rear-facing child restraintin the rear seat. why: child restraintin the fkht passenger seat. Here's Top Strap A child in a child restraint in the centerfront seat can be badly injured by the right frontpassenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint imthe centerfront seat. It’s always better to . secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the rightfront -passenger seat,but only with Wherever youinstall it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind thatan unsecured child restraint can move around in a.collision or sudden stop andinjure people in the vehicle. Besure to properly secure any child :If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be restraint in yourvehicle even when no childis in it. anchored, If you needto have an anchor installed, you to put it infor you. If you c-anask your Buick dealer can tell want toinstall an anchor yourself, your dealer you how todo it. 3- canad;, ._- ... For carsfirst sold in child restraintswith a top strap must be anchored accordingCa tonadian law. 1-35 I. Buckle the belt. Make surethe release buttonis positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto. 5. To tighten the belt, pullup on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure isit secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt andlet it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely againand be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger. 4. Run. the vehicle’s .safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show you how. you push 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end whiledown onthe child restraint; 7 . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different placein the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s foradult or larger safety belt.‘Itwill be ready to work an child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 5. Buckle the’belt.Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the if you ever had to. safety belt quickly 1-39 1. Because your vehicle hasa right front passenger bag, alwaysmove the seat asfar back 'as it will go before securinga forward-facing.chjld r e - ~ a i n t(See . ,''Seats" in the Index.) :air I 2. Put the restfainton the Seat.Follow the instructions for the child restraint..' 3. Secure the child the child kestraint as the A child in a rear-facing child restraint be. can se,riously injured if the right front passenger's air bag. inflates.This is because the backof a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to 4. thC inflating air.bag.Always securea rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt,S.ee theearlier part about the topstrap if the chiId restrainthas one. in. instructions say. Pick up 'thelatch plate,and mn'the lap and 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 fYQnt,of the child's face. or neck, put it behind-the child restraint.; . 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the if you everhad to. safety belt quickly 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety beltisn’t long enough to fasten, your -dealerwi11 order youan extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.. The extender will be.just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehiclethat you choose. Don’tlet someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is madeto fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles,latch.plates,retractors and anchorages arewo&ing properly. Look €or any other parts. If you see loose or damaged safety belt. system anything, that might keep a safety belt system from. doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or fkayedsafety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can ripapartunder impact forces.If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag cowers, and have them repaired or replaced.. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) , . Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C.rash If you’ve had a: crash, do you neednew-belts? After a very .minor collision, nothing may be necessiuy. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be i€ worn during a moresevere crash, thenyou need new belts. If you ever see a labelon the driver’sor the right front passenger’s safety belt that saysto replace the beit, be to help sure to do so.. Then the new belt will be there protect you in a collision. You would see this labelon the belt nearthe latch plate. If belts are cutor damaged, replace them. Collision have safety belt damage also maymean you will need to or seat-partsrepaired ‘or replaced. New parts and repirs if the belt wasn’t being used-at may be necessary even the timeof the collision. If your seat adjusterwon’t work aftera crash, the special the part of the safety belt that goes. through theto seat adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag inflates,you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the parton the air bag system earlier in this section. NOTES NOTES 1-48 Features and Controls Here you canlearn about the many standardand optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shifting apd braking. Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems thattell you if everything is working properly-- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys A.CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other move. Don’t .controls or even make the vehicle a vehicle with young children. leave the keys in 2.-1 The ignition keyis for the ignition only. is delivered, the dealer removes the When a new Riviera plugs from the keys,and gives them tothe first owner. a plug, there However, if the ignition key does not have may be.a bar-coded key tag instead. Each plug or bar-coded key tag has a-codeon it that tells how to make extra your dealeror a qualified locksmith in a safe place. If you lose keys. Keep the tags or plugs your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones easily made don’t using these tags or plugs.If your ignition keys or plugs, go to your Buick dealer for the have tags key. correct key code if you need a new ignition The door keyis for the doors and all other locks. I NOTICE: Your Buick hasa number of features that can help prevent theft. Butyou can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle toget in. So be sure you have extra keys. Unlocked doors canbe dangerous. Passengers especially children can .easily open the doorsand fa11 out. Whena door is locked, the inside handlewon’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an’unlocked door when you slowdown or stop your vehicle. This may notbe so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown outsf thevehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safetybelt! properly, lock your doors,and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. -- -- . \ From the inside:To lock the door, move the lock control on the door forward. To unlock the door, move the lock control toward the rear of the vehicle. Thereis a red mark on the lock control which shows when the dooris unlocked. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system andisitactivated, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System. This will avoid settingoff the alarm. F Central Door Unlocking System (Option) If the driver’s door key is held-inthe unlock position for more than one second, ,all doors will electronically unlock., Power Dolor Locks Press thepower DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK switch to lock or unlock bothdoors at once. I Customizing Your Membry Door Locks Feature You can programthe memory door locks feature to change tothe foilowing modes: Mode Operation 0 No.automaticdoor lock or unlock. 1 All doors automaticallylo& when shifted outof PARK (P). No automatic. door unlock. 2 All doors automaticallylock when shifted outof PARK (P). Only the driver’sdoor automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). 3 All doors automaticallylock when shiftedout of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted into P m K (P). ’ Vehicles are delivered programmedin Mode 3. To change m0de.s: 1. Close all doors and turnthe ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and holdthe driver’s power door lock switch 4. through Step 3. Press theLOCK button ‘onthe Remote KeylessEntry transmitter. The .automatic door locks will remain in the current mode. 4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again. LOCK button is pressed, Each time the transmitter’s the mode will advance by one, going from 3 to 0 to 1, etc. 5. Release the power doorlock switch. The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected. Should interference to. this system occur,try,this: Both doorswill lock whenLOCK is pressed. a Check to determine if battery replacementis necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed.whenthe ignition isOFF. The trunk symbol will also work when the ignition is on; but.only while the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Check the distance.You may be toofar from your a maximum range. vehicle. This product has 0 Instant Alarm Check the location. Other vehiclesor objects may be blocking thesignal. When the button with the horn symbol on the key transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the up to two heidlamps and taillamps- will flash for a See your Buick dealer.or a qualified technician for minutes. Thiscan be t m e d off by pressing the instant service. alarm button again, unlocking the vehicle with a key or Changes or modifications this to system by other than an by turning the ignition toon. authorized service facility could void authorization to If only the instantalarm button works, the transmitter use this equipment. to the receiver.Do this by needs ‘to be.resynchrorrized Operation and UNLOCK pressing and holding both the LOCK buttons for about eight seconds, you mustbe within The driver’s doorwill d o c k when UNLOCK is. of the vehicle. range pressed. Once the transmitter has been resynchroniz~ed, the horn If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, both will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once..The doors will unlock. Pressing theUNLOCK button will system should now operate properly also illuminate the interior lamps. See “Illuminated Entry” in the index. ’ Personal Choice Features Each key transmitter can be programmed to dnver’s the preference for programmable automatic door locks, security €eedback, delayed locking and perimeter lighting. See each feature in the Index.. The transmitters canalso be programmed to move the driver’s seat and outside mirrors to a set memory UNLOCK button.is position when the key transmitter’s pressed. To program the system: 1. Adjust the driver.’s. seatato comfortable,position. you. See “Outside Adjust both outside mirrors to suit Miprtirs” in the Index. 2. Press, theSET button on the driver’s door armrest. You will hearone beep. The second key transmitter can be programmed to record a different seat and mirror position by following the same steps. If you preferto program the exit seat position, which moves the seat completely down and back, follow these steps: 1. Press theSET button on the driver’s door armrest. You will hear one beep. 2. Press the EXIT buttonon the armrest. You will hear one beep, but the seat will not move at this time. 3. Press theUNLOCK button on the appropriate transmitter within five seconds. You will hear two beeps. ,’> This personal choice feature will work only when the vehicle is in PARK (P). A beep will sound inside the vehicle when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed to move the seat and mirrors. of the two memory 3. Within five.seconds, press one buttons on the armrest.You will hear two beeps to To turn this featureoff, press SET, then UNLOCK confirm that the mirror and the seat positions are within five seconds. entered intomemory. 4. Press theUNLOCK button. on the appropriate transmitter within five seconds. You will hear two beeps. Security Feedback This provides feedbackto the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. The follow.ing modes may be selected: Mode Transmitter Response 0 No 'transmitter response when locking or unlocking vehicle 1 No transmitter response when locking; exterior lampsflash when unlocking vehicle 2 Exterior lamps flash when locking; no transmitter response when unlocking vehicle 3 Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle 4 Exterior lamps flash and horn c-s when locking;,no transmitter response when unlocking vehicle 5 Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when 1.ocking;exterior lamps-flashwhen unlo.cking Vehicles are deiivered programmed in Mode 5. To change to another mode: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch. 2. Press the openedtrunk button on the transmitter. The transmitter will remain in its current mode. 3. Press the openedtrunk button again. Each time the opened trunk button is pressed, the transmitter will advance to the next mode. 4. Release the power door lock switch. De3l;kye.dLo.&hg (Option) Note: This feature is available only if you request your you dealer to activate this option. After initial ,activation, can turn this featureon and off by using the following procedure. This'feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle.When the power doorlock-switchis pressed with the keyout of the ignitionand the driver's door to signal that the open, a chime will sound three times lock delay mode .is active. When all doors have been will lock automatically after five closed, the .doors seconds. If :any door is opened before this, the five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again. 2-9 Batte,ryReplacement To replace the battery: Under normal use, the battery in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring. Turn coii.1 counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the transmitter. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t 2. Once the transmitteris separated, usea pencil to work at the normal range in any location. If you have to DO not use a metal object. remove the old battery. get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new b a t k y as the instructions under the cover indicate. Be surenot to touchany of the black boxes or the your green surfaces.Any static transferred from body to these areas- maycause the transrnitter to be inoperative. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Resynchronize theWansmitter by pressing and holding theLOCK and UNLOCK buttons €or about eight secondswithin rahge of the vehicle. Once the and transmitter is resynchronized, the horn will chirp the exterior lampswill flash once. For batteryreplacement,use a Duracell@battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. 2-11 Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside,fmm the lock cover to expose the key hole. Insert the ,doorkey and turn it. R.emote Trunk Release It can be dangerous to drive with the trunklid open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into yourvehicle, You can’t see or smell CO. It can ‘causeunconsciousness and even death. If you.must drive with the trunkopen lid or if electrical wiring or othercable connections must pass through the sealbetween the body and the trunk lid: e Make sureall windows are shut. e Thrn the fan on your heating orcooling system to its highest speed with the :setting i n VENT. That will force outsideair into your vehicle* See Yhmfort Controls” in the Index. e If YQM have air outletson or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Press the TRUNK release button locatedbelow the driver’s door handle to release the trunk lid. The trunk wilbopen if the transaxkis in P+X (P) and if the tnunk security release is not in the off position. ’ If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it also will unlock yourtrunk .if the ignitionis OW. 2-12 E Remote Trunk Release Lockout Trunk Security Override The remote transmitter will open the trunk even if the override. switchis in the off position. Theft Vehicle theftis’bigbusiness, especiallyin some cities. of theft-deterrent Although your Buick has a number features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it are ways youcan impossible to steal. However, there help. , Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle withthe keys inside, it’san easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. With the ignition OFF and the driver’s door open, you’ll The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box allows : hear a chime remindingyou to remove your key from you to secureitems in the trunk. Move thetrunk: release the ignition and take it with you. Alwaysdo this. Your switch tooff, lock the glove box and takethe key with so will your ignition you. Now the trunk releaseon the driver’s door will not steering wheel will be locked, and and transaxle.And remember to lock the doors. open the &u&. 2-13 Parking at-Night ' Universal Theft-Deterrent.(Option) Park in a lighted spot, close all windows lock your vehicle. Rememberto keep your valuablesout.of sight. Put themin a storage area,or take them with you. . a n d Parking Lots If you park in lot a where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and takeyour keys. if But whatif you have to leave your ignition key? What you haveto leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuablesin a storage area, like your tnxnk or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors exceptthe-driver's. I) Then take the door key and Remote Lock Control key chain with you. 244 I. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t be activated if you lock the doors with key a or manual door’lock.It only activatesif you use-apower door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry System. You should also remember that you canstart your vehiclewith the correct ignition key if thealarm has been’set off, but this does notshut off the alarm. Here’s how:to avoid settingoff the alarm by accident: 0 0 If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent ujler the doors system, the vehicle should be locked are closed. Always unlock a door with a key, or us-ethe Remote Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a. door any other way will set off the alarm. Jf you set oflthe alarm by accident, unlock any door lwith your key. You can also turn off the alarm byusing the Keyless . Entry System.The alarm won’t stop if you. try tounlo,ck a door m y other way. Testing the A1ar.m The alarm canbe tested byfirst having the driver’s window down. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power. door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entq System. Get outof the car and close the door and wait for the SECURITYlight to go out. Then reachin through the window, unlockthe door with the rndnual This should set off the door lock, and open the door. alaxm. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check tosee if the horn works.The horn fuse may be blown. To in the replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” Index. To reduce the possibilityof theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. SECURITY light will flash. Butyou don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who’can service When the PASS-KeyIt system senses that someone is using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and the PASS-Key11to have a new key made, If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on, fuel systems. For ‘aboutthree minutes, the starter won’t you willbe able to restartyour engine if you turn it off. work and fuel won’tgo to the engine.If someone triesto Your PASS-Key TI system, however, is not working start your vehicle again or uses another key during this properly and must be serviced. by your Buick dealer. Your time, the vehiclewill not start.This discourages someone II system. from randomly trying different keys with different resistor vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key pellets in an attempt to makea match. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key11ignition key,see The ignition key must. be clean and dry before it’s your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service inserted in the ignitiorior the enginemay .notstart. If the PASS-Key 11to have anew key made. engine doesnot start and the SECURZTY light comes on, the keymay be dirtyor wet. Turn the ignition off. PASS-Key 11uses a resistorpel1e.tin the ignition key that,matchesa decoderin your vehicle. 2-16 I I’ New Vehicle6CBreak-In” The key with the black plastic head operates the ignition lock. NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn’t need.an elaborate long “break-in.” But it will perform better in the run if you followthese guidelines: 0 Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km)or so. During thistime your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-inguideline every time you get newbrake linings. -0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See more “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for information. -- Ignition Key Positions -- A E With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions: ACC (A): An on position in which you can operate your as electrical power accessories. Press the ignition in key you turn the top ofit toward you. 2-17 LOCK (B):This is.the only position in which you can NOTICE: remove the key.This position locks your ignition, a theft-deterrent stee’ring wheel and transaxle. It’s feature. If your key seemsstuck inLOCK and you’can’t turn it, be sure it is all theway in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn thekey hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force itcould break. the key or theignition switch. If none of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. OFF’ (C): This position letsyou turn off the engine but still turnthe steering wheel.It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it, doesn’t send any electrical power tothe accessories. UseOFF if you must have is not running. your vehiclein motion while the engine I I i RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns to afteryou start your engine and release the switch. This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is not running,you can us.e RUN to operateyour electrical some instrument panel power accessories and to display warning lights. -’START(E): This position starts your engine. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return toRUN for normal dnving. - = . *. Retained Accessory Power After you turn your ignition to-OFFand remove the key, for about 10 minutes, you will have electrical powerto such accessoriesas the radio, power windows and astroroof (if equipped). If you open a door, the retained off. accessory power is shut Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NFUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t startin any other position-- that’s a safety feature.To restart when. you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Don’t trytoshift to; PARK (P) if yourh i c k is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition keyto START. When the engine starts,let, go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets_.,v-w I NOTICE: lr Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold yourinkey START for about threeto five seconds at a time until 15 seconds between your engine starts. Wait about each try to help avoid draining your battery. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), Try it-could be flooded with too much gasoline. pushing your accelerator pedalalI the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do thesame thing, butthis time keep or six seconds. This clears the the pedal down €or five extra gasoline €?om the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat thenomal starting procedure. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to wbrkwith the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, YOU could change theway the engine 0perates;Before adding electrical equipment, check with your.dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you .ever have to have yourvehicle towed, see the part of this manual thattells how to do it without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index. E.ngine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather,0“F (-18 ’C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimumof four hours prior to starting your vehxle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical coTd. 3. Plug it into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Autom,aticTransaxle Operation Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least15 amps. 4. Mter you’ve used the coolant beater, be sure to store the cord asit was before to keepit away from moving engineparts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature,the of kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead trying to list everything here,we ask that you contact your Buick dealerin the area whereyou’ll be parking your vehicle.The dealer cangive you the best advicefor that particulax area. There are several different positions for your shift lever. BARK (P): This locks yourfront wheels. It’s the best position to use whenyou start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-21 - It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. Don’t leave your vehiclewhen theengine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You‘or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even whenyou”reon fairly level ground, always Set your parking brake and move the.shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index,If you’re pulling a trailer, See Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shiftfrom PARK (PI when the in the RUN position. If you cannot shift ignition key is out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push PARK (P)and also the shift lever all the way into release theshift lever button on floor shift console move models as you maintain brake application. Then the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift ‘onfloor shift lever button beforemoving the shift lever console models.)See “Shifting Outof PARK (P)”in this sectian. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to backup. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, see “If ‘iceor sand without damaging your transaxle, You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” .in the Index. 2-22 I . NEUTRAL (N): In thisposition,yourengineAUTOMATIC doesn’t connect with the wheels.To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, useyou’re: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis b.eing towed. I m), Going less than approximately 35 mph (56 push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the acce-lerator all the way down. THIRD (3):This position is also used for normal driving, however,it offers more power and lower fuel economy thanAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).Here are some times you might chooseTHIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): When driving on hilly, winding roads I Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. @ You’ll shift downto.the next gear and have more power. Shifting out of QR (P) or P ’RAL (N) wh: your engineis ccracmg’9(running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. NOTICE: ’ OVERDRIVE (@):This positionisfor normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill SECOND (2):This position givesyou more p-owerbut lowerfuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help controlyour speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you wouldalso want to use your brakesoff and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in.SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or atspeeds oveF55 mph (88 kndh), or y.ou can damageyour tr’ansaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift intoSECOND(2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage yourengine. FIRST (1): This position gves you even more power (but lower he1 economy) than SECONR (2). You can use it on very steephills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector.lever is put in FIRST (l),the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) mtil the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your frontwheels can’t rotate, don’t. try to drive. This might happenif you werestuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also,?f you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. ,Use your brakesor shift intoPARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.’ Parking Brake Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedaldown and pushthe parking brake pedal with yourleft foot. This will unlock the pedal. When youlift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will followit to the release position. If you tryto drive off with the parking brake on, the brake light stayson and a chime sounds until ydu release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brakeon can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may haveto replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Setting the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down withyour right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is. on, the If you are towinga,trailer and me parking on ahill, see brake system warninglight will comeon and asingle shows “Towing a Trailer’’in the Index. That section chime will be heard. what todo first to keep the trailer from moving. on the rear wheels. The parking brdke uses the brakes 2-25 . I 2 It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever ismot fully in PARK (P)with the parki,ng brake firmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have.left the engine running, thevehicle can movesuddenly. You or others.could be injured.. To be sure your vehicle won’t.move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift iever into the PARK (PIposition like this: that foI1ow:If you’re pulling a trailer, see ‘Tawing a Trailer’’ in the Index. Pull the lever toward you. . _ . \ Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Runnir-- , It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) -with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with theengine running, itcould overheat andeven catch fire. You or others couId be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you have to. 'If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sureyour vehicle is in PAlRK (I?)and.your ;parkingbrake-isfirmly.set.beforeyou leave it. After +you've movedthe shift lever intothe PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if "youcan move the shift lever awayfrsm PARK (P) ,without firstpushing'thebutton. If you can, it means PARK (P). 'that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into Shifting Out of-PARK(PI Parking Over Things That Burn Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake. b.efore you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. Your vehicle hasa BRAKE TO SHIFT reminder light. This light comes onto remind you to apply the brake pedal beforeyou can shift from PARK (P). If you cannot shiftout of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also releasethe shift lever buttonon floor shift models as YOU maintain brake application. Then move theshift lever into the gear you want. (Pressthe shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever holdthe brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key toOFF. Open and clo,se’ the driver’s door to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Apply and holdthe brake untilthe end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shiftto the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 1 Things that canburn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicleand ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves,dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-29 , :! i I -. .. . -1 POIIOW the proper steps.tobe sure your vehicle won’t move. S$e “Shifting Into PARK (E’)’”in the Index. - ’ If you are.pasking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, alsosee “Towing a’Trailer” inthe Index. ” I Express Down Window Tilt Wheel The- switch for the driver's window has an express down featme. When the driver's AUTO switch is held rearward for more than half a second, the windowwill automatically lower completely. The window can be opened insmaller amounts by pressing the switch iiearward andreleashg it imediately. To stop the again and window while it is Iswering, press the switch then release. To raise the window, hold the switch forward. Horn Nearly the entire surface of the center padof the . steering wheel is an active horn switch. Press anywhere on the pad to- sound the.how. A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel beforeyou drive. You c.an also raise it to the highest level to give your you exit and enter the vehicle. legs more room when To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever towardyou. Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level, then release the leverlock to the wheel in place. 2-32 A green arrow on the instrument panelwill flash in the directionof the turn or lane change. Turn Signal Reminder If your turn signal is left for on more than3/4 of a mile, a chime will sound. To turn off the chime, move the turn off position. signal lever to the Headlamp Higl To signal a lane change,just raise or lower the lever until themow starts to flash.Hold it there until you will retixm. by complete your lane change. The lever itselfwhen you release it. As you signal a turn of a lane change,if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulbmay be burned out your turn signal. and other drivers won’t see Tf a bulb is burned out, replaceit to help avoid an accident. If the arrowsdon’t-goon at ail when you Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull theturn signal lever toward you. T&n release it. When the high beamsare on, this light panel will on the instrument also be on. signal a turn, check.thefuse and check for burned-out bulbs. See “Fuses-andCircuit Breakers”in the Index. 2-34 1 Flash-To-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use your high-beam headlampsto signal a driver in front of you that you wantto pass. It works even if your headlamps&re off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you alittle; but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps areoff or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps willturn on. They'll stay on as long as you hold thelever toward youand the high beam ;indicatoron 'the dash will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlampsoff. You control the windshield wipersby turning the band marked WIPER DELAY. 2-35 For a single wiping cycle, turn the band toMST. Hold it there until the wipers start, thengo. letThe wiperswill stop after-onecycle. If you want more Cycles, hQldthe band onMIST longer. You can set the wiper speedfor,along or short delay between,wipes.This can be very usefulin light rain or snow. Turn the bandto choose the delay time. The closer toLO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping.at low speed, turn the band away from’you to theLO positibn. For high-speed wiping, turn the band,fureher, toHI. To stop the wipers, move the band toOFF‘. At the topof the turn signal lever there’s a paddle with the. wordPUSH on it.To spray washer fluidon the windshield,just push the paddlefor less thana second. The washerwill spray several times, then.stop..Unless they are already turnedon,the wiperswill operate at low speed for several sweeps, -then off. turn In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshie1.d’ blocking your vision. - Remember that darnaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well ‘enoughto -drive safely.To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades beforeusing them. If they’re frozento the or thaw them. If your windshield, carefully loosen To get more fluid on the windshield, push and hold or blade blades do become damaged, get new blades as the paddle the paddle. Spraying will continue ,as long inserts. is held. Heavy snowor ice can overloadyour wiper motor.,A circuit breakerwill stop the motor until it cools. Cleax away snow orice to prevent an overload. WASHER FLU,IDLOW When you getto a low fluid condition andY-QU push the paddle to spray washer fluid on the windshield, the LOW WASHER FLUID light will come on briefly to remind you to get more washer fluid soon. Driving without washerfluid can be dangerous.A bad mud splash can block your vision. You-could hit another vehicle orgo off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. With cruise control, you 'can maintain .a speed of about 25 mph (40 h/h) or more .withoutkeeping your foot on the. accelerator.This d m really helpon long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below :about 25 .mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, theG ~ U ~ Scontrol G shuts off. Setting CruiseControl @ Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can’t drive safely at a steady speed. SO, don’t use your cruise controlon winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control canbe dangerous on Slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire tractioncan causeneedless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise controlon slippery roads. If your vehicleis in cruise controlwhen the optional traction control system begins limit to wheel spin, the cruise control‘willautomatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road you to safely use it again,y.ou.may turn conditions .allow on. the cmise.contro1 back 2-38 A CAUTION: If yuu leave your cruise controlswitch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hita button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled andeven’losecontrol. Keep the cruise controlswitch OFF until you want to use Resuming a Set .Speed 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the endof the lever .and release it. The CRUISE light on the inskument panel will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal, , Setting the cruise control at a’desiredspeed ana Inen applying the brake will endthe cruise control function. Once you’regoing about 25 mph (40 h/h) or more, you can.movethe cruise control switchfrom ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. ........... .. ...... . .... Remember, if you hold the switch atR/A longer than half a second,the vehicle will accelerate until you release. the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you wantto go faster, don’t hold. the switch at R/A. hereasing Speed Wh Using Cruise-Control There are two ways to ,go to a higher -speed. Here's the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal go to to a higher speed I . Push theSET button at the end of the lever,then release the buttonand the accelerator pedal. You'Il now cruise at the higher speed. Here's the second wayto go to a higher speed: * Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there untilyou reach a ' desired speed and then release the switch. To increase your speed in verysmall amounts,.move the switchto R/A for less thanhalf a second and then go release it. Each time you .do this, your vehicle will about 1 mph (1.6.km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing theSET button. will also go out. Lamps @ Parking L a p s License Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps Headlamps -a‘ I This switch controls these systems: Headlamps e Taillamps 0 Pull theknob toward you to the first setting to turnon the parking lamps.Full the h o b toward you to the turn on the headlamps. second setting to Lamps On Reminder If the headlamp switchis left on, you’ll lieara warning chime whenyou turn the ignitionoff, remove the key from the ignitionand-open thedriver’s door. Daytime Running Lamps (Canad-aOnly) Daytime RunningLamps @IC) canmake-iteasier for others to see the.front .of your vehicle duxirig the day. DRL can be helpfulin many different driving ccanditions, butthey can be esp.ecially helpfulin the short periods after dawnand befoTe sunset. A-light sensor ‘on topof.the instrumentpanel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system willmake your low-beam headlamps come on at reduce.d brightness in daylight when: The ignitian is on, The headlamp switch-isoff, and The transaxle is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only Y.OW low-beam, headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillaps, sidemarker and other lamp8 won’t be an. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’sdark enough outside,your low-beam headlamps will changeto full brightness. The other lamps that comeonwith your headlamps willalso come on. Whenit’s bright enough. outside, the regular lamps will gu off, and your low-beam headlamps changeto the reduced brightness. of DlU. To idle your vehicle with the DIU, off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRZ will stay off until you shift outof PARK (P). TO turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are parked, turn off the headlanipsand-movethe twilight sentinel controlall the’way toward AUTO MIN. As with any vehicle, you should turrm on the regular headlamp system whenyou need it. Cornwing Lamps The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you for cornering signal a tufn.This will provide .more light at night. F Twilight Sentinel (Qption) Twilight sentinel tua~syom headlamp$,taillamps p . w h g lamps on .andoff by sensing how dark it is .outside. Interior Lamps I. rumen-t,P a d Brightness ..tating the headlamp h o b you c-an~makethe instrument p^mellights brigbt’ordim. See “Headlamps” in the Index. .ts-y Time Out Feature The interior lampswill automatically shutoff after .lO minutes if a door is left open.This feature is designed to help eliminate battery wear down. ~ Light sensor Your twilight sentineland daytii-ne ruqning lamps work of the instrument panel. with the light sensor on top Don’t coverit up. If you do, it will read “dark”and the headlmps ,will comeon. rtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lampsgo on. They car. To turn make it.easy for you to enter .and leave the on these lamps without opening door, the -rotate the headlamp knob. Delayed Entry Lighting When you open the door, the interiorl m p s will come on. When you close the door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds or until theignition is turned to theon position. Please note that locking thedoors will override the delayed entry lighting featureand the lamps willturn off-right.away. 2-44 ’. To turn thefeatue off: 1. Press and hold the door lock switch.throughoutthis procedure. All doorswill lock. 2. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains.on at this time. and the hoin will chirp two times. 3. Press theinstant alarrjn button onthe key transmitter again. Perimeter lightingis disabled and the horn will chirp one time. 4. Release.the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting option is now off. To 'turn the feature on: 1. Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors will lock. 2. Press the. instant alarm button on the key transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the horn will chirpone time. 3. Press the instant alarm buttonon the transmitter again. Perimeter lightingis now enabled and the horn willchirp two times. 4. Release the doorlock switch. The perimeter lighting option is now an. Front Readhg Lamps. Trunk Lamp When you open the trunk to its full opn-positim,a lamp will come on inside the trunk. This lamp will automatically 'turn off when the trunki S closed. Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading,trurk, glove box and visor vanity mirror lamps, if any are lefton for more than 10 minutes when the ignitionis OFF.This will keep your batteryfko'm ninning.down. Parade Dimming These lamps and the interiar courtesy lamps will come on when .you open a door, .and turn off when you turn the ignition toon, To turn on the readinglamps when the you doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp wanton. Press it again toturn the lamp off. This feature prohibits thedimming of your instrument are panel. displays during daylight while your headlamps on. This feature operates with the light sensorthe for twilight sentinel and'is fully automatic. When the light will be ableto dim sensor reads darkness outside, you your instrument panel displays once again. j I Power Remote Control Wrror Your Buick has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the switch to the right (R) or left(L) to choosea mirror. Press anyof the four buttons tomove the mirror in the direction desired. Adjust each minor so you can just see the sideof your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. \ I CRUSADER 1-BUTTON 1 9 3 AT85P 1 3 3 GENIE AT85 1 5 4 GENIE AT90 1 5 4 GENIE MAT85 1 4 GElNlE MAT90 1 6 6 4 1 10 3 2 1 3 GENIE I I I AT285p , 2. Remove the square height adaptersfrom the cover. Reference the chartto determine the number and location of the height adapters for your garage door opener. If your unit does not appearon the chart,you will.have totry different adapter numberand location combinations. I LINEAR . I EK-II/H I .I I 4 I 2 LINEAR ET-2 1 -6 4 LINEAR D22B 1 6 3 1 Your Garage Door Transmitter Name LINEAR LINEAR Model DT4 Button 1 I Vehicle Console Door I Position For Adapter(s1 10 r YourGarage - Door Transmitter I Vehicle Console Door 1 I Model Button 'Position For Adapter(s) Adapter(s) OVERHEAD DOOR 2-BTN 265 1 10 2 1 3 3 OVERHEAD DOOR 3-BTN 242 1 10 3 OVERHEAD DOOR 4-BTN 232 Number Of Adapter@) Name 3 MULTIELMAC Number Of MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MICOM MICOM MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD DOOR 1 2 1 10 I I I I 10 I 3 I I MULTlELMAC MULTIELMAC PULSAR 92 1 PULSAR 931 I 2 10 3 3 3 1 3 4 1 3 1 4 3 1 I 4 I 3 2-51 I 3. Place h e height adapterson the proper peg using the suggested combinations orby lining up the height adapters and the transmitter buttonon your garage door opener. 4 3 2 I 5 6 7 4. Use the Velcro@ found in the storage area and attach the garage door opener securely inside the console. Line up the transmitter button with the height adapters. 5. Close the cover and test theGARAGE button. If your garagedoor opener doesn’t work after it is installed, try another combination. I - I NOTICE:. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray , a - , , ' . If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand away while it is heating, it won't be able to back Rear Ashtray from the heating element when it's ready. This . To remove therear ,ashtray for cleaning, open the lid and can makeit,overheat, damaging .the righter and the heating element. can be grasped to ease the ashtray upwaid until the edge pull the ashtrayup and out. The front center ashtray may be 'lifted out for cleaning. ', 1 Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the wayin and let it go:When it is hot, it wiU:pop back by itself; To block out-glare,you can swing down the vis~ors. You can also removethem from the center mount andswing them to the side, while the auxiliary visor-remains to block out glare from the front. 2-54 - . Illuminated Visor-Vanity Mirror An auxili-iuy power receptacle is located an the lower ignition is on, ‘you right side of the console. When the can plug .in accessories requiring electrical power. If your Riviera hasno console, theauxiliaq power receptacle is opposite thehgarette lighter in the ashtrav area. Rear Lic-ensePlate Holder To use it, open .thetrunk lid and slideyour license plate into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theftof the plate. TI.lls mirror is on the largerof the passenger’s sun visors. It may also be on the largerof the driver’ssun visors. When you openit, the lamps turn on. The brightnessof the lamps can be adjusted by slidingthe switch upor down. If your vehicle has the astroroof option, the switch is on the roof between the sun visors.It,will open the astroroof when the ignition is on, or when retained accessory poweris active. To fully open the glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearwardand release. To stop the panelin a partially 'open position? press the switch again the at desired point.To continue to open fully, press the s-witch This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions rearwad .againand release. The sunshade can be opened It will of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. manually. or with the accessory operate garag.e doors and gates, .To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch package, o.ther devices controlled by radio frequency €orward. The sunshade must be manually closed. such as home/office lightingsystems and security systems. Once the astroroof is closed, it can be opened to a vent forward to vent.To close, position. Press the switch The transmitterwill learn and transmit the frequencies press the switch rearward. of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle's batteryand charging system. This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Programming the.at-ansmitter Do not usethe universal transmitter withany.garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” This includes ‘any garage door opener safety feature. 1, 1982. model manufactured before April Be;sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming! Your vehicle’s engine should be turnedoff while programming your transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have not previously programmed a universal transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down thetwo outside buttonson the universal 2-57 The Instrument Panel Your instrument p,anel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You’U know how fast you’re going, howmuch fuel you’re using, and many other thingsyo-u’llneed toknow to drive safely and economically. 13. Tilt Steering Lever The main componentsof your instrument panel are: 14. Horn 11. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 12. Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audio/Climate Control System I 6. 1. Warning Lights 15. Driver’s Side Air Bag 2. Tzchorneter t6. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audzo/Climate Control’system 3. Fuel Gage 4. Engine TemperatureCage 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Speedometer Warning Lights Climate Controls Audio System Passenger’s Side Air Bag HeadlampLEnstrummt PageLIngg,esity Control 17. Traction Control/ Trip Reset Button, 18. Hood Release 19. Air Outlets 20. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 21. Gearshift Lever 22. Glove Box Your Buick is equipped with this instrument panel cluster.It includes indicator warninglights and gages that are explained on-the foU.owinggages. Tachometer Your'speedometerlets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers perhow (kmh).Your The tachometer tells you how fast the ehgine is mnriing. It displays engine speed .in revolutiolis per .minute (rpm). odometer shows how far your vehicle has been .driven, in either miles (usedin the United States)or kilometers (wed in Canada). Trip Odometer A trip odometercan tell you how many, milesyou have driven since-you last set it back to zero. TO reset thetrip odometer, push the TRIP RESET button. 7 I NOTICE: Do not operate. the engine with the tachometer in the.redarea, or engine damage may occur. When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will people to come onfor about eight secondsto fe-d fasten their safety belts. The safety beltlight^ will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver's beltis already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Battery Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which showsAIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there is dectrical problem. The system bag sensors, the air bag modules, check includes the air and diagnostic module. the wiring and the crash sensing For moreinfomation on the airbag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.. . a n - LbNT BOo -i? 0 AIR BAG You will See this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignitionto RUN 3 or START. light the Then should go out. Thisrne.ans the systemis ready. If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle,or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, yourair bag system maynot work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. When you turn the keyto RUN, this light will come your on briefly, to show that alternator and battery charging systems are working. and If the light stays on, your vehicle needs service should takeyour Buick to the dealer at once. To save your battery untilyou get there, turnoff ‘allaccessories, and set your air system toOW. bur Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two pasts. If one part isn’t working,the other part can still work andstop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should comeon when you turn the ignition key toSTART. If it doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed H Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the roadand stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The if your parking brake doesn’t release light will stay on fully. If you try to driveoff with the parking brake set,a chime will also come onuntil you release the parking stay ori after your parking brake. If the light .and chime brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or,the pedal may gocloser to stop. If the light is still to the floor. It may take longer on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.) - 2-65 r (@) With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay onfor several seconds. That’s normal. ANTI - LOCK TRACTION OFF This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine.If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be . ready towarn you if there’s a problem. 1 ’ ’ off. Or, if the light If the light stays onpturn the ignition comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes:on again while you’re driviig, your B&k needs service.If the reguIar brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on,you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes.See “Brake SystemWarning Light’’ earlier in this part. The anti-l’ock-brake systemwarning light should come on briefly whenyou turn the ignition key RUN. to If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warnyou if there is a.,problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system &d your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. Engine Coolant ,TemperatureWarning Light The traction control system warning light may come on for thefollowing reasons: 9 I If you turn the systemoff by pressing the T M C CONT button locatedon the instrument panel, the warning lightwill come on and stay on.To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “Traction Control. System” in the Index for more information,) ~ If there’s a brake system problemthat is specifically 9 .W This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fanis-notworking. If you have been operating your vehicle ,under normal driving conditions,you shduldvpull off theroad, turn stop your vehicle and the engineoff as soon as possible. related to traction control, the traction control system TEMP will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes beginto overheat, the traction control will come system will turn off and the warning light on until your brakes cool dawn. Road” in this manual The section “Problems on the If.the traction control systemis affected by an to do. See “Engine Overheating” in explains what engine-related problem, the system will. turn off and the Index. the warning lightwill come on. If the-traction control system warning light comes on ?and stayson for an extended period of t h e when the ‘‘systemis turned on, your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engineis too hot! .w TEMP This reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operatingyour vkhicle under normal driving conditions, you should pulloff the road, stopyour vehicle and,turn off the engine assoon as possible. The section “Problems on the Road” in this manual in explains whatto do. See “Engine Overheating” the Index. LOW CQOLANT When this light comes on, the cooling system is. low on coolant. As a bulb check, it will comeon for two to€o.ur seconds and then go when the ignitionis in the RUN position. If the light doesn’t come on, have the vehicle serviced. off If the coolant’ level is low, the lightcome willback on and a warning chime will sound. If this happens, ‘see cooling system “Engine Coolant”in the Index for proper fill. After the coolant level is returneditstoproper level, the LOW COOLANT.light willgo off after 20 seconds or remain off during the next ignition cycle. M.alfu.nctianIndicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON NOTICE: Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, aftera while, your emissioncontroks 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 comeon, 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 comeon, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunctionin one of two ways: This systemis called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation)and is intended to assurethat emissions are at acceptable levelsfor 0 the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.)The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that thereis a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated is apparent, which by the .system before any problem may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. .- Eight Flashing -- A misfire condition has been and detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and serviceis required. Light On Steady -- -An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. 'Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service maybe required. If the Light I$-Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following . . may prevent’moreserious damage to your vehicle: You may beable to correct theemission system malfunction by considering the following: e Reduce vehicle speed. Did youjust drive througha deep puddleof water? e Avoidhard accelerations. If so, .your electrical system may wet. be The condition 0 Avoid steep uphill grades. e If towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being hauled assoon as it ispossible. If the lightstops flashing and remains on steady, “If see the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to doso, stop the vehicle. Put your vehiclein PARK (P).Turn the seconds and restart the engine. key off, wait at least 10~ If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” followhg, If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps,md drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service. will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the off. light Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts fun to out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficientlyas designed sincesmall amounts of -air are sacked into the fuel line c-ausing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly.It will take a few drivingtrips t.0 turn the light off. Che .c Oil Level Light Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can .become so hot thatit catches fire.You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and haveyour vehicle serviced, NOTICE: ,Damageto your engine from- neglected oil problems can be costlyand is not covered by your warranty. CHECK OIL LEVEL The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is lit for two to four seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to theRUNposition. If the light doesn’t come on, have your vehicle serviced. If the engine oil is more than onequart low, the light go off for 1,525seconds;and will come on briefly, then 20-40 seconds. then come back on for However, the system will not register low engine oil if ithas not been more than eight minutes since the engine was last shut off. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on, the engine oil shouldbe checked at-thedipstick then “Engine brought up to. the proper level: if necess’ary. See Oil” in the Index. . .. .I Fuel Gage .Thefuel gage showsabout how muchfuel is in your tank. When the ignitionis on, this light will stayon until both doors are closed and completely latched. DOOR AJAR FUEL. -~- It works only when the ignitionis on. When the indicator nears Empty (E) you still have alittle fuel left. You need to get morefuel right away. 2-73 Here are some concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. Al1,these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. Low Fuel Light A yellow lightnear the Empty (E) mark on'the fuel. gage comes.on when your vehicle is low on fuel. You should getmorefuel as soon as you can. e At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage readsFull (F). 0 It takes more (or less) gas fill to up than the gage hdicated.'For example, the gage may have indicated half full, butit took more (or less) thanhalf of the tank's capacity to fill it. a The gage moves a little when you turn a comer, speed up or stopyour-vehicle. e When you turn the engine OFF, the gage .doe,sn' t go all,the way back to. Empty (E). W FUEL 2-75 NOTES E-' Section 3 Cornfort.Controls and .Audio Systems In this section you’llfind out how to operatethe comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick. Comfort Controls display the outside temperature. The outside temperature is moving. reading is most accurate when the vehicle During stops, the display shows the previous and system control. temperature for best accuracy This section describes how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control systemuses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Dual Automatic.ComforTemp Climate Control Your vehicle has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control system. The following informationtells you howit works. You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light-onthe button will indicate which buttons are If the displayis flashing afterthe climate control system active. The lights are on all buttons exceptTEMP, FAN is started, thereis a problem with the system and you and AZR FLOW. The display will showfan speed, should see your dealerfor seryice. comfort level settingand airflow direction for a few seconds wheneverAUTO is selected, and thenit will 3-2 to-see your current automaticfan speed, airflow direction and comfort setting, press the AUTO button. In cold weather,the system will delay turning on the fan, to avoid blowkg cold air.The length of the delay depends on the engine coolant temperature and the outside temperature.Pushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or FRONT buttonswill ovefride this delay, turn offthe AUTO setting and changethe fan speed. You may also manuallyadjrxst the air delivery or fan speed. AIR IFLOW: This button is used to change the direction are FLOOR, of the airflow. The airflow choices available FLOOR-MID, MIDand WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. If the system is set for AUTO, pressing theAIR FLOW button will display the current airflow direction and the comfort setting. Pressthe AIR FLOW up or down button againto change the directionof the aidlow. If the AIR FLOW up button is selected whilein the FFtONT defrost mode, the system will direct the air toward the WINDSHIELD-FLOOR.If the AIR FLOW in the FRONT defrost down button is selected while mode, the system will direct theair toward the FLOOR, -and theFliONT defrost mode will cancel. Notice the arrows in the .display. OFF: If the passenger comfort control is turned on, it can be turnedoff by pressing the OFF button once. off the Pressing theOFF button a second time will turn main system. Tuniingoff the main system causes the fan to the FLOOR. to turn off and the airflow to be directed The system will kill try to keep the interior of the vehicle at the previous chosen comfort setting. The outside temperaturewill show onthe display when the system is OW. The ventilation system always allows fresh .air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is. moving even with the system in the OFF mode. VENT The VENT button allows outsideair to flow through your Buick without the air conditioning VENT and the AUTO compressor working. Selecting button at the same time allows the system to control automatically withoutthe use of the air conditioning offm compressor or theuse of the RECIRC mode. TO t ~ ~ the VENT selection, push the VENT button again. Air Condiwdning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let the hotair out. This reduces the.tirnerequire.d toc o d the If the interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level. system is in the AUT.0 mode on very hot days, the system will automatically enter the RECIRC mode and full cold the temperature doorwill be positioned at the position for maximum cooling. If the system is not ih the AUTO mode, RECIRC should be selected to provide maximum cooling.You can choose The extreme comfort setting of 60°F (16"C), but the system will not cool any faster by choosing the extreme comfort setting. Heating On coid days, if the AUTO mode is selected, the system will automatically directthe air towards thefloor and will be positioned at the full hot the temperature door position. You can choose the extremecomfort setting of 90°F (32°C) but the system will not w m up any faster by selecting the extreme comfort setting. If the outside temperature is cold, thefan will be delayed to avoid blowing coldairaPushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or. FRONT.buttons will override this. delay, -turn off the AUTO mode and change the fan speed. 3-4 I Ventilation Tips Rear Window Defogger Keep the hoodand front air inlet free of ice, snowor any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and of defroster will work better, reducing the chance fogging your windows. The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press xhe button to start warming your window. e Keep theair path underthe front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. e When the engine idlesfor a long time, the exterior temperatwe sensor may cause the system to blow air that is too cool.Once'the vehicle is moving 'again, the system will try to maintain the set temperature inside your vehicle. Defogging and Defrosting. Use the FRONT button to quickly remove fog, frost or or cold ice from the windshield in extremely humid conditions. Select theFRONT button to defrost the windshield. By choosing this button, theait-flow will be directed atthe windshield. Adjustyour comfort levelby pressing the TEMP up-ordown arrow. The fan speed will be controlled by the system, youcan change thefan speed by pressing the top of the FAN button to increase speed, and the bottomof the buttonto decrease speed. go off but.if you need After 10 minutes, the system will additional warning time,push thebutton again. The system will then operatefor five,minutesbefore going off by itself. I NOTICE: Scraping the insideof your rear window could cut and'damage the heater. Your warranty would .not cover this damage. Don't put decals there,. you might have to scrape themoff. $teeringWheel Controls for Climate :ontroll (Option) Passenger Zone Comfort Control If your Buick has this feature, you can control the temperature comfort setting by using the control button on your steering wheel, TEMP: Press either arrow once andthe current comfort setting will be displayed. Pressthe up arrow againto choose a warmer comfort setting and press the down arrow again to choose a cooler comfort setting. The front seat passengercan control theair temperature in their seating area. This system can be activatedby turning the COMFORT CONTROL knob on the passenger's door. Adjust the temperature using the COMFORT CONTROL knob. T u the control towardCOOLER or WARMER. This controlcan be set .up to 5 "F cooler or warmer than theprimary setting. Notice the lighted display abovethe control which indicates the difference from the main temperature setting. 3-7 Push .the OFF button on the main control panel once to turn off this part of the system. Audio Systems AM-FM Sfereo with Cassette Tape .and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control 'Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate :easily and give years of listening pleasure.You will get &e most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself .with itfirst.'Find out what your Delco system can do band how to operateall its controls, to be sure you're of the advanced engineering that .getting the most out <went intoit. Setting the Clock Press and holdHRS until the correct hour appears. Press and holdMIN until the correct minute appears. You may .setthe clock withthe ignition off if you press RECALL first and followthe same procedure described above. Playing the Radio VDLUME: Press this knob to turn the system onand off. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. I j I 3-8 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played orto display the clock.To change whatis normally shown on the display (station or-time), press you want, the RECALL button until you see the display then ho1.dthe RECALL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show fora.few seconds. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let Finding a 'S'tatim AM-FM: Press this button to select AM, EM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. 4. Press and hold oneof the six numbered buttons. YOU can setUp to you.return to your favorite stations.. 18 stations (sixAM, six FMl and six FM2). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. * TUNE: Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the up or down arrows to go to the next higher or lower station.The sound will be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrowsfor two seconus and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to The radio willgo to listen to stations for a few seconds. a station, stop for few a seconds, thengo on to the next station. Press oneof the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning. 2. Find the stationyou want by usingTUNE or SEEK. 3. Press TONE to select the settingyou prefer. 5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the stationyou set will return and the TONE you selected will be automatically selected for that button. P SCAN: Press this buttonto listen to eachof your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio willgo to the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, go then on to thenext preset .station. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station hasw-eakreception, the radio will not stop at the preset station. AUTO PRESET: Press this-button and the system will seek and set the12 strongest EM or the6 strongest AM stations onyour preset buttons.To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO PRESET again. 3-9 Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the Push the knob back in knob to increase or decrease bass. when you are not using it. FADE: Press this button lightlyso it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. Use the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob back in when you are not usingit. Playing a Cassette Tape The longer side with the tape visible should face to:.the right. If the ignitionis on, but the radio isoff, the tape will begin playing.If you hear nothing orhear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely. PressEJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tapeis playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you dofor the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show anmow to show which sideof the tapeis playing. If you want toinsert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the for p.ortable compact disc cassette tape adapter kits players may notwork in your cassette player. These an error messag,e on the display, and adapters can cause the adapter ca-ssette could be ejected.' Your tape bias is set automatically. Playing a Campact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pullit in. The disc should begin playing. If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot, the discmay not-playand an errur code may appearan off the the display. PressRECALL to take the error code display. When things get back tonomal, the disc should ‘play.If the disc comesout, it could be that: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched or wet. NEXT (2): Press this button togo to the next track. If or press it more than once, the you hold the button player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking. The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the disc. (4 (3): Press and hold this button return to to a passage quickly. You will hear sound. bb (4): Press and hold this button to advance to a passage quickly.You will hear sound. RAND (6): Press this button to hear the tracks in It is very humid. (If so, wait aboutan haw and try random, rather than sequential, order. agah.) AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc .,RECALL:Press this buttonto see which trackis is in the player. j’playing. Pressit again withinfive seconds to see,how If you turn off the ignition or radio with disc a in the mlong it has been playing. To change what is normally .onthe player, it will stayin the player. When you turn shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the 1 ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it ,RECALL.button untilyou see the display you want, RECALL button untilthe display flashes. ‘:then hold the stopped, if it was the last-selected audio source. PREV (1):Press this button togo to the startof the SOURCE: Press this buttonto change, tothe disc When a discis inserted, current track,if more thaneight seconds have played.If furiction when the radio is on. ‘you hold the button or press it more than once, the until you press A M - F M . Then the the disc will play ,piayerwill continue moving back through the disc. The disc will stop playingand the radio will play. Press ;sound will be muted while seeking. SOURCE again to play a disc again. CD PLAY will show on the display. ,3912 I EJECT Press this button to remove the disc. The radio will play. Theft-Deterrent Featvre NOTE: If you allow more than15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you muststart the procedure over at Step 4. 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keepit in a safe-placeseparate from the vehicle. or RUN 2, Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY E'THEFTLOCK is active, theTWEETLOCK indicator position. i s OFF. will flash when the ignition 3. Turn the radiooff. The:THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the until --- shows on the display. Nextyou will use the IT THEFTLOCK is radio is not protected by the feature. secret code number which you have written down. activated, your radio willnot operate if stolen. 5 . Press MIN and 000 will appear .on the display. When THEFTLOCKis activated, the radio will display 6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree LOC to-indicatea locked condition anytime battery with your code. power is removed. If,your b;attery loses power for any or digits agree reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code 7. Press H R S to make the. first one two with your code. before it will operate. 8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the Activating the Theft-DetersentFeature ,code matches the secret co.de youhave written down. The instructions which fbllow explain how to enter your The display willshow REP to let you know that you secret codeto activate the THEFTLOCK system. It-is 5 through 7 to confirm your need to repeat Stepsrecommended that you read through all nine steps secret code. before starting the procedure. 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show SEC to let yon knowthat your radio is secure. THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theftof your radio. It works by usinga secret codeto disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. Disabling the.ThefbDe$errent.Feature .Enteryour secret codeas follows; pauseno more than 15 seconds between steps: 1.. LOC appears whm the,.ipition-ison. 2. Press . M I N and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MIN again to make the lasttwo digits agree with your co:de. 4. Press HRS tcxmake the first.one or two digits. agree agree with your code. Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignitionto the ACCESSQRY.or RUN position. 2. Turn the radio-off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Holdthem down until SEC shows on the display. 4. Press MIN and 000 will appear onthe display. 5. Press MIN again to make thelast two digits agree . with your code. 4. Press HRS to make the first one or two digits .agree with your code. 7. Press AM-EM after you have confirmed thatthe code matches the secret code you have wfitten down. The display willshow ---,indicathg that the radiois no longer secured. If the code entered is incorrect, SEC-willqppear on the display. The radio will remain secured un&l the correct code is entered. 'When battery power is given to a secured radio, the radio won't turn on ahd LOC will ap.pear on the display. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, @Bradio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delcoradio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure tocheck Federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. -- -- A tape player that is. not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, mined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases awayfrom contaminants, direct sunlight and not operate extreme heat.If they aren’t, they may properly or may caus-e failure of the tape player. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner whichuses a cassettewith a-fabricbelt to clean the tape head.This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. Itmay not clean as thoroughly asthe scrubbing type cleaner. Cassettes are subject tow e a and thesound-qualitymay degrade over time. Always make sure lhe thatcassette .tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced. Care,of Ymr Csmptact .. Discs Handle discs carefully.Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean, soft cloth in clean it, wiping fromthe center tothe edge, Be sure never to touch the signal surfacewhen handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Your power antema will look its bestand work wellif it's cleaned from time to time. To clean theantenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignitionand radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent, 3. Wipe theCloth over the mast sections, removing army dirt. 4. Wipe dry witha clean cloth. up and down by turning the 5 . Make the antenna go radio or ignition off and on. 6. Repeat if necessary. Don't lubricate thepower antenna. Labrimtion could damage it. NOTICE: Belfore entering an automatic. car wash, turn off your radio tomake thepower antenna go down. This will pr,eventthe mast frompossibly getting damaged. If the antennadoes not go down when you turn the radiooff, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the .amtenmaby hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. If the mast portionof your antennais damaged, you can easily replaceit. See your dealer for a replacementkit and follow-theinstructions in the kit. NOTES ... . n Section 4 Your D,rivingand the .Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about drivingDrive is: defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckleup. (See “Safety Belts”in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets,rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” we going tobe Assume that pedestrians or other drivers careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be readyfor their mistakes. Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads andin varying weather conditions. We’ve useful tips on driving. also included many other Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of ,accidents.Yet they are common.Allow enough the best defensive driving following distance. It’s You never maneuver, in both city and rural driving. know when the vehiclein front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. 4-1 Dramken Driving Death andinjury associated withdrinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to of victims the highway death toll, ‘claiming thousands every year. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol -and then drive. But what if people do?How muchis “too much”if the driver plansto drive? It’s alot less thanmmy might think. Althoughit depends on each person and situation, here is some general information onthe problem. Alcohol affectsfoux things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: Judgment 0 The amount of alcohol consumed MuscularCoordination * The drinker’s body weight Vision 0 .Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deathsinvolve.alcohol. In most cases, of someone who was drinking these deaths are the result and driving. In recent years, some1f3,OOO annual motor the use’ vehicle-related deaths have been associated. with of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults-- by some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- choose never to drink .alcohol, so they never drive afterd m g . For persons under21, it’s ag-ahst thelawin every U.S. state to .&inkalcohol. Thererare g0o.d medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. -c - 4-2 - The amount of food that is consumed beforeand during drinking a The lengthof time it hastaken the drinker to consume the alcohol. According tothe American Medical Association, a 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottlesof beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the (120-ml)glasses same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces of wine or three mixed (45 ml)of a liquor like whiskey,gin or vodka. ’ 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 how much alcohol isin the drinks,and how quickly the persondrinks them. But the abilityto drive is affected well below a BAC of' 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving SUS sf many people are impaired atBAC a approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All BAC levels above 0.05 percent. drivers are impaired at Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision :It's the amountof alcohol that counts. For example, if for drivers who have BAC a of increases sharply "the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces 0.05 percent or above.A'driver with a BAC level of or ,90ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person's 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a BAC would be close to0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have acollision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chanceof this driver havinga collision is 12 tim.es greater; at a somewhat lowerBAC level. level of 0.315 percent, the chanceis 25 times greater! :Thereis a gender difference, too.Women generally have ':a lower relative percentage of body water than men, a Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that woman generally will reach a higherBAC level thana 4-3 Anti-Lock B .kes Your vehicle has aftti-lock brakes( A B S ) . ABS i s -an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, will check itself.You may your anti-lock brake system hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test your brake is going on, andyou may even notice that pedal moves a little.’ This is pormal. (@) ” ANTI - LOCK If there’s a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Waming.Light’” in the Index. ‘I . x: conditions allow youto safely useit again, you may re-engage thecruise control. (See “Cruise Control”in the Index.) TRACTI0N OFF When the’system is on,,this warning light wifl comeon to let you know if there’s a problem with your traction controlsystem. See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the Index. When this warning lighton, is the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust yow driving accordingly. The traction con-trol system automatically comes on whenever you startyour vehicle. To lirnit wheel spin, especially in slippery. road conditions, you should the always leave the systemon. But you can turn off if you ever need to. (You traction control system should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, iceor sn0.w. See “Rocking Your Vehiclie” in the Index.) To: turn the system off, press theTRAC CONT button locatedon the i n s t m e n t panel. Steering Power Steering I If youlose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, youcan steer but -itwill take much more effort. Magnasteer The traction control systemwaning light, willcome on and stay on.If the systemis limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on -- but the system won’tturn off right away. It will wait until there’s no longer a current need to limit i wheel spin. You can turn the system backon at m y time by pressing the button again.The traction’ control system warning light should go off. Braking in Emergencies Use your -anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brakethe at Same can help you more time. In many emergencies, steering than even the very best braking. - TM Your vehicle is equipped withGM Magnasteer, a steering systemthat-continuouslyadjusts the effort you feel when steering atall vehicle speeds.It provides ease solid feel at highw,ay speeds. when parking yet firm, a Steering Ti Driving on _. urves -It’simportant to take curves .atareasonable speed. A lot of the “driverlost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driveror beginner, eachof us is ,subjectto the same lawsof physics whendriving on curves. The makes it traction of the tires against the road surface possible for the vehicleto change its,pathwhen youturn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. 4-9 Steering in EmerLI I- - ies There are times when steering can be more effective you come overa hill and than braking. For example, find a.truck stoppedin your lane,or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimesyou can't; theire isn't-raom.That's the time for evasive action-- steering around the problem. - Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier inthis section.) It is better to remove as much.speed asyou can froma possible collision. Then steer around the .problem, theto left or right depending on the space available. Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime thatyour right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a-road.ontothe shoulderwhile you’re driving. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a hll180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to actfast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the avoided the object. off the pavement, recovery. should be fairly easy. Ease The fact that such emergency situations ,are always accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steerso at possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You all times and wear safety belts properly. turn until the can turn the steerhg wheel up to one-quarter turn your right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-11 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For m e thing, The driver of a vehicle’aboutto pass anotheron a following too closely rkduces your area of vision, two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes if the vehicleahead you won’t have adequate space back into the rightlane again. A simple maneuver? suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. Not necessarily! Passing another vehicleon a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the e When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming in the right lane and don’t start to accelerate but stay traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in so you will be get too close. Time your move judgment, or a brief surrender fixstration to or anger can increasing speed as the time comes to move into the ‘suddenlyput the passing driverface to face with theother lane. Ifthe way is clear topass, you will have a worst df all traffic accidents -- the head-on collision. up for the “running start” that more than makes distance you would lose by dropping back. And if So here are some tipsfor passing: something happensto cause youto cancel your pass,, e “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to ‘the sides and to you need only slow down and drop back again and crossroads for situations that might affect your passing wait for another opportunity. patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about @ If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait making a successful pass, wait fora better time. your turn. But take care ‘that someone isn’t trying to 6 Watch for traffic signs, pavement’markings and lines. pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a Remember to glance over your shoulder and check turn or an intersection, delayyour pass. A broken the blind spot. a l l right to pass center line usually indicates it’s (provid-ingthe road ahead is clear). Nevercross a solid line on your side of the lane or double solid line, even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic. Passing , ’ a 4-12 0 @ 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and staxt yourleft lane change signalbefore moving out of the rightlane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the-passedvehicle to see its‘ front in your inside mirror, activateyour right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicleyou just pas.sed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what (brakes, steering happens when the three controi systems 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 tryingto steer and constantly seek an escape route or area.of lessdanger. Skidding Try not to pass more thanonevehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next I n . a skid, a driver can lose. control of the vehicle. vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable Don’t overt&e a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. care suitedto existing conditions,zind by not-“overdriving” those conditions. But skidsare allways possible. it h a y Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, be slowjng down or starting to turn. If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the of you. Perhapsyou following driver to get ahead to the .right. can ease a little The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems.In the braking skid, your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steeringor cornering skid, too much speed or steering in -a curve, causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in the acceleration skid, too driving wheels to spin. much throttle causes the A cornering skid is best handledby easing your footoff the accelerator pedal. If YOU have the traction control system;remember: It helps avoidonly the acceleration skid. 4-13 If you do not have traction control,if or the system is by off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled off the accelerator pedal. easing your foot Driving at Night If your vehiclestarts to slide, ease yourfoot off the acceierator pedaland quickly steer theway you wantthe vehicle to.go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materialis on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow dowi and’adjustyour driving to these conditions. Itis important to slow down on slippay surfaces because stoppingdistmce will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to. avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking; (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any-suddenchanges could causethe tires to slide. You m y not realizethe surface isslippqy until your Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One vehicle is skidding.Learn to recognize warning reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired-- by clues -- such as enough water,ice or packed snowon alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems,or by fatigue. the roadto make a ‘‘mirrored surface” -- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any~anti-lockbrake system( A B S )helps avoid only the braking skid. Here are some tips on night driving. e Drive defensively. e Don’t drink and drive. e Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. e Since you can’tsee as well, you -mayneed to slow down andkeep more space betweenyou and other vehicles; 9 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your so much road ahead. headlamps can light up only e In remote areas, watchfor animals. e If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as inthe daytime. But as we get older these differences increase.A 50-year-old driver mayrequire at le’ast twice as much light to see the same- thingat night as a 20-yea-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the dayin bright sunshineyou are wiseto wear sunglasses.Your eyes will 4-15 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving througha large puddlesf water or a carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. , Driving too-fast through large water puddles oreven going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. you hit them. But if you can’t, try to slow down before 4-17 I I ,CityDriving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for and pay attention to what the other drivers are doing traffic signals. Here ase ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to whereyou are going. Get a city map and planyour trip into an unknown part of’ the city justas you would for a cross-country trip. e Try to use the.Ereeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save. time and energy. (See the ‘nextpart, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light asa warning signal.A tr&c light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before youstart to move, checkboth ways for vehicles that have not be running the red light. cleared the interskction or may E Freeway Driving The most important adviceon freeway drivingis: Keep _up with traffic and keepto the right. Drive at the same speed mostof the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the of the freewayas you freeway. If you have a clear view drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to Try to mergeinto the gap at close to blend with the flow. on your turn signal, check the prevailing speed. Switch your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your’turnsignal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your expressways, nturnpikes or superhighways) are the safestshoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehiclein your of all roads. But they have theirown special rules. “blind” spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. . 4-20 F Here are some things you can check be€ore trip: a e Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean insideand outside? e Wiper Blades: Are theyin good shape? a Fuel, Engine OiZ, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? e Lamps: Are theyall working? Are the lenses clean? e Tires: They are vitally important to safe, a for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough lwg-distance driving? Are the tiresall’inflatedto the recommended pressure? e Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip.a short time to avoid a major storm system? e Maps: Do you have up-to-datemaps? Hiehv H Hill and Mountain Roads lis Is there acmauy sucna conamon as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. * injured. There is something about an easy stretchof road with of the tireson the the same scenery, along with the hum road, the drone of the engine,andthe rush of the wind that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it against the vehicle happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be 0 What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware thatit can happen.. Then here are some tips: 0 0 ,Makesure your vehicleis well ventilated, witha comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving.Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from the sides. Checkyourrearview mirrors and your driving in flator rolling terrain. instruments frequently. If you get sleepy,pull off the road intoa rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety; treat drowsiness on the highway ‘as an emergency. 4.-22 If you drive ,regularlyin steep country, or if‘you’re planning to visit there,here are some tips that can make yourtrips safer and more enjoyable. Keep y o u vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels. and also the brakes, tires,cooling system and trmsaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Coasthg downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Yourbrakes will have to do alI the work of slowing down. They could getSO hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then’ have poorbraking or even none going,downa hill. You could crash. Always haveyour engine r&ning and your vehiclein g&u- whenyou go downhill. Know how. togo down hills. The most important of the thing toknow is this: let your engine do some slowing down. Shift toa lower gear whenyou go down a steep orlong hill. 0 If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift d o m ’ t olet your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. 0 * 0 Know how to go uphill. Shift down to THIRD (3). This will help cool your engineand transaxle, and you can clirnb the lull better. Stay in your own lane when.dlriving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wideor cut across the centerof the road. Driveat speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you g.0 over thetop of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled cmor an accident. You may see highway signson mountains that wasn of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passingor no-passing zones,,a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert tohese and take appropriate -action. Winter Driving Here are some tips €or winter driving: Have your Buickin good shapefor winter. You may wantto put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, rag, a some winter outer clothing, asmall shovel, a flashlight, a red clothand a if you will couple of reflective warning triangles. And, be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a pieceof old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly 8GcLre these itemsin your vehicle. t Driving on Snow or Ice What’s worst thetime this? for “Wet ice.” Vev cold snow or icecan be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble becauseit may offerthe road probably have good traction. it’s about least tractionof all.’You can get wet ice when However, if there is snowor ice between your tires and the freezing (32 OF; 0 O C) and freezing rain begins tofall., T q to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sand crews road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will needko be very careful. can get there. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-- drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when dnving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction to slow down and adjust control system, you’ll want your drivingto the road conditions. See “Traction Control System”in the Index. If you don’t have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try notto break the fragile traction.If you and polish accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin the surface under the tires even more. . . ! I j' ' ! , Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. Whenyou run the engine,make it go a little faster This than just idle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly. uses lessh e 1 for the heat that you get andit keeps the battery charged.You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlamps.Let the heater run for awhile. Loading Your Vehicle (m TIRE-LOADING INFQRMATION OCCUPANTS VEHIC.LE CAP. WT. FRT, CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG \ MAX. LOADING & GWVR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE SPEED PRESSURE TIRE SIZE RTG PSVKPa. FRT. Then, shut the engineoff and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable as possible. Preserve the from the cold. But do it as little To help keepwarm, you can :get fuel as long as you can. out of the vehicleand do. some fairly vigorous exercises every half houror so until help comes. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE 'HOT, ADD 4PSD28KPa .. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , L Two labels on your vehicle showhow much weightit may properly carry. The Tire Loading Informa~onlabel found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells- you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tireson your vehicle. It also gives you important informationabout the numberof people that can bein your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called theVehicle Capacity Weight: and includes the weightof all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. ' Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stopor'turn, orin a crash. 0 Put things inthe trunkof your vehicle. In a trunk, putthem a%far forward asyou can. Try to spread theweight evenly. Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the topsof the seats. Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. .' :tranicLevel Control This feature keeps therear of your vehicle levelas the load changes. Its automatic -- you don't need to adjust anything. If you don't use the correct eq ent and'drive properly, you can lose control when you pun a trailer-. For example, if the traileris too heavy,the brakes may not workwell --.or even at all. You and your passengerscould be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Buick dealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. Pulling a trailer improperly can damage you%, vehicle and resultin costly repairs not covered by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly,follow the advice in thispart, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 1 Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3800 (L36) engine or Supercharged(L67) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle traileritlg capacity is foryour vehcle, you should read the information in “Weight of theTrailer” is that appears laterin this section. But trailering different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changesin handling, :durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your s-afety md that of your passengers.So please read this section carefully before you pulla trailer. If You Do Decide TO Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: a e @ the engine, transaxle, Load-pulling components such as wheel assembliesand tires are forcedto work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is requked to operate at relatively higher speeds and under a greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, ,the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the. pulling requirements. Weight of’the Trailer Tongue The tongue load(A) of any traileris an important weight to meashre because it affects the total capacity.weight of your vehicle. The capaGity weight inclndii @e curb weightof the vehicle, my cargo you may carry in it, and the people who wiIl riding be in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.See “Loading Index ,formore informatiQn about Your Vehicle’’ in the your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. .’ B A 4-32 - IHit-ches Itgsimportant to have thecorrect hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large tracks going by and rough:roads are a few'reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: e e Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requiresa certain amountof experience, and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueBefore setting out for the open road,y0u711 wantto get of of the ,trailerso that the’tongue will not drop to the road to know yourrig. Acquaint yourself with the fkel of the if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions handling and braking with the -added weight about safety chains may be.providedby the hitch trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle, you are as manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the driving is now a good deal 1onger.and not nearly manufacturer’s zieccimmeadationfor attaching safety responsive as your vehicle is by itsel€. chains and do not attach themto the bumper. Always Before you start, check thetrailu hitch and platform leave just enough slackso you can turn with yourrig: (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read andfollow the instructions for the trailer brakesso you’ll be able to-install,adjust md maintahi them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s brake system.. If you do, both brake systems won.’twork-well,or at all. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to.be sure the brakes are working.This lets yau check your sarne time. electrical connection at the During your trip, check occasionally tobe sure thatthe load is secure, and that the 1-amps andany trailer brakes are still working. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead you as would when driving your vehicle w i . ~ o uat trailer. This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. When you’returning with .atrailer, &e wider turns nomal. Do thzs so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, roadsign$,trees or other-objgts. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers.Signal well in advance. , t h a n Driving On GradesReduce speed andshift t0.a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have touse your brakesso much that they would get hotand no longerwork well, On a long uphill grade,.use the highest gear possible. If you carnot maintain posted .speed$, drivinga at lower speed may help avoid overheating your engine and, transaxle. 2 , Parking onHills. E You really shouldnot park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could startto move. People can be injured, and both. YOW vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking-ona Hi11 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3: Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. .Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing NOTES , Section 5 Problems on the Road ’ Here you’ll find what do to about some problems that can occur an the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard wamihg flashers let you warn others. They also let police knowyou have a problem. Yourfront and rear turn signal lamps. will flash on andoff. Press down on the button located on top of the steering columnto make your front and rear turn signal lampsflash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in, and evenif the key isn’tin. 5-1 , ’ To turn off‘the Bashers, pressdown on the button again. When the hazard warning flashers. are on, your turn signals won’t work, , . Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can one set up at the iide of the roadabout 300 feet (100 rn)behind vehicle. your Jump Starting I€your batteryhas nin down, youmaywanttouse . I because: Batteries can hurtyou. They can be dangerous , They contain-acidthat canburn you. can th-at Theygas contain explode or ignite. They contain enough electricityto burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, someor all of thesethings can hurt you. 0 -another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. Butplease.usethe following stepsto do it safely. NOTICE: - .. . - . Ignoring these.steps could resultin costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.. Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it:won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have ‘a 12-volt battery witha negative ground system. NOTICE: other If the system isn’t a.12-voltwith system a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. . .3. Turn off the ignition onboth vehicles,. Unplug 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching unnecessary accessories pluggedinto-the cigarette T m off all lamps lighter or accessory power outlet. each other.If they are,it could cause a ground as radios. This will avoid connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to that aren’t needed as well sparks andhelp save both batteries.In addition, it start your Buick, and the bad grounding could could saveyour radio! damagetheelectricalsystems. ; You could be injuredif the vehicles roll.Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in.PARK (P) aormariual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: If you leaveyour radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (I) terminals on each battery. YourRiviera.has’aremote positive(+) terminal for this purpose. (The- battery is under the back seat.) An electric fan can start up eyen when the engine is not runningand can injureyou. Keep hands, clothing andtools away fromany underhood electric fan. I’ I 6. Connect the red positive(+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 7. Don’t let theoiher end touch metal. Connectit to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive(+>terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-5 10. Now startthe vehicle with thego.odbattery anda-un the enginefor a whde. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. Ifit. won’t start after a €ew tries, it probably needs service.. 12. Remove the cablesin reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting.Take care thatthey don’t touch each other orany other metal. A. Heavy MetalEngine Part B. Good Battery C . Dead Battery 5-7 F - To help avoid in ry to you or others: 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. e Never towfaster than safe or posted speeds. 0 Never tow withdamaged p-artsnot fully secured. 0 Never get under yourvehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. e Always secure thevehicle oneach side with separate safety chainswhen towing it. e Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. Re-arTowingTuw Limits -- 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 k m ) Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on Attach a separate safety chaiti around the outboardend of each lower controlarm. NOTICE: Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the drive axle. This could cause damage to the drive :axle boot. 5-11 Engine Overheating You will find a c0oiant temperature gageand the warning light about a hot engine on your hstmnent panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine a ,CAurpPON: ~ Steam froman overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from theengine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off-and get-everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids init can catchfire. You or others could be badly burhed.Stop your engine if it overheats, andget out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.- I ,.NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, yourvehicle can be badly damaged. Thecostly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 543 .. I€ you no longer have tlqe overheat warning; you 'can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower far about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. If'the wafning conthues, .pull over, stop and paxk your vehicle right away. @ ; Stop after high-speed driving. 1dle.forlong periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get-theoverheat warning with no sign of steam,. .trythis fora,.minute'Qr so: 1. Turn off youi--ahconditimer, 2. Trxrn on your heater tofull hot at-the highestfan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. IXyou're,in a traffic jam, shift toNEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shiftto the highest gear while driving I- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (Q) or TBTRD (3). .@ 5-14 ' If there's still no signof steam, you can idle the engine €or two orthree &Utes while you'reparked, to see if the warning stops. But.then,if you still have the warning, turn 08the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it 'cools down. ,.Youmay decide not tolift the hood but to get service help right away. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what, you’ll see: 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 cools down. A. Radiator Pressure ‘Cap B. Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank u 5-15 Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't touch them. IPyou do, you can be burned. Don't run theengine if there is a,leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be'burned. Get any leakfixed before you drive thevehicle. The coolant levelshould be at or aboveFULL COLD. If you may have aleakin the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, waterpump.or somewhere else in the cooling system. i t isn't, NOTICE: I _ -~ . Engine damage fromrunning your engine without coolantisn't 'covered by your warranty. If there seems to,beno leak, with the engineon, check to see if the electricengine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, bothfans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’tfound a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at FULL COLD, adda 50/50 mixture of.clean water (preferably distilled)and DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-fkee) antifxeeze atthe coolant in the Index for recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” more infomation.) Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plainwater, or some other liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix wili. Your vehicle’scoolant warning system is set forthe propercoolant mix. With plain water or thewrong mix, your enginecould get too hot but you wouldn’t get the- overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water andDEX-COOL TM antifreeze. I NOTICE: In cold weather, water ,can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolantand the proper coolant mix. Steam andscalding liquids froma hot cooling system canblow out and burnyou badly. They are under pressure, and if p u turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the .cooIing system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn thepressure cap. . -- -- How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now push down as youturn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator .pressure capwhen the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap.and upper .radiatorhose,-is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.(Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) 1f.youheax a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 1 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant .recovery tank; but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engineand let it run untilyou can feel the upper radiator hosegetting hot. Watch out for the engine fans , a 7. By this t h e the coolax$ level inside-the radiator filler neckmay be lower. If the levelis lower, add more of the propermix through the fillerneck until tlie level reaches the base of the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap.At any timedulring procedure if . coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the mows .. on the pressure cap line up like this. this It’s unusualfor a tire to“blow out” whileyou’re driving, I€air goes. especially if you maintain your tires properly. out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. herea.few But if you should ever have a. “blowout,” are tips about whatto expect and what to do: If a front .tire fails., the flat tire will create a drag that ycm foot off the pulls the vehicle toward that side,. Take accelerator pedaland g i p the steering wheel:fkql$. position, and then gently brake to Steer to maintain lane stop well a out of the traffic.lane. 0 A rear blowout, payticulaxlyon a curve, acts much like a skid and may requirethe same correction you’dwe in a skid: Inany rear blowout, remove ydtu-foot&om the under control by accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle steering theway you wantthe vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently -- well off the road if possible. .br&e’to a stop If a tire goesflat, the nextpart shows how to use your jacking:equipment tochange.aflat tire safely. 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goesflat, avoid fiuthertire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place.Turn on your hazard warning flashers. I I Changing a.tirecan causean injury. The vehicle can slipoff the jack androll over you or other people. You and ,they couldbe badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent thevehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brakefirmly. 2. Put thi shift lever inPARK (P). 3. "urn off the engine. To be even more certain thevehicIe won't move, you can putblocks at the front and rearof the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other sideof the vehicle, at the opposite end. The following steps will tellyou how to use the jack and change a,tire. Removing ,theSp,a.reTire and Tools Turn the center retaining bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it, then lift and remove the tire cover. Remove the wheel wrench and jack from thejack container. Turn the spare tire retainer bolt counterclockwise and remove the retainer assembly. Remove the spare tire from the trunk. The equipment you’11 need is in the trunk. 5-24 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). P Your Buick has q wheel cover which.mus$be taken off to reach the wheelnuts. Insert the hooked endof the wrench into the notch in the center c0v.a. Pry czirefully, so ,thecenter cover is not scratched 5-25 Removing the Fia-tTire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 3. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. I 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosensill the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Insert thepointed end of the wheel wrench into the slot on the jack to create a-jackhandle. 5-26 7.5 INCHES 4. Near each wheel wellis a notch in theframe to position thejack head. You’ll find the wordJACK and an m o w stamped into the plastic neareach notch. Position the jack under the.vehicle and raise the jack head until it fits firmly against thesheet. JACK. Do not raise the metal next to the word you. vehicle yet.F’ut the compact spare .near Getting under avehicle when itis jacked upis dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. I I NOTICE: 5. Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench off the clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 6. Remove all the wheelnuts and take off the flat tire. Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage thevehicle qr may allbw the vehicle to falloff the jack.Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle. 5-27 -_ - I 1 7.- Remove my rust or dirt from thewheelbolts, mounting surfacesand spare wheel. - A CAUTIO Never use oilor grease on studs or nuts. If yon do, the nutsmight come loose. Your wheel could .fall off, causing a serious accident. - 8 . Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Rust or'dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is.fastened, can make thewheel nuts b.ecome looseafter a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.,When you change a wheel, rerrioveany rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rustor dirt off. 9. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts towardthe wheel. .Tighten each nut 10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 1 11. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a crisscross sequence as. shown. NOTICE: I Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To-avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper-sequence and to the proper torque specification. 12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sureposition to the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the of the cap to wheel. Apply pressure around the edge snap it in place. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead toan accident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure toget the rightkind. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 N-m). 5-30 NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. I€ you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage thecover or thespare. Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel coverin the tnxnk: until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.,.. ' The compact spareis for temporary useonly. Replace the compact spare tire withfull a size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in-the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury.In a sudden stopor collision, loose equipment could strike someone, Store all these in the proper place. SPARE TIRE COVER Store the flat tire asfar forward in the trunkas possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartmentin the trunk. 5-31 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, ~ c or e snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must-usecaution. Spinning yourwheels can destroyparts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”in the Index. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can Rocking your vehicle to get it out: explode, and you or others could be. injured.And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can ‘overheat.That could cause an engine compartment fireor otherdamage. Whenyou’re 3tuck;spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin. thewheels above 35 mph (55 k d h ) as shown on the speedometer. First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area aroundyour-frontwheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the system off. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) Then shift back andforth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinningthe wheels as little as,possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle isin gem. If that doesn’tget you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle’’in the Tndex. NOTES I 5-34 n Section 6 Service and Appearance’ Care Here you will find information about the care of yo’ur Buick. This section begins with service fuel and infomation, and thenit shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is. also technical information about yourvehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. S-ervice Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle b-est and wants We hope you’llgo to your you to be happy with it. dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll wantto keep your GM vehicle all GM. one of these marks: Genuine GM parts have Delco Doing Your wn Service Work If you want to do someof your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you how to service your Buick than this much more about manual can.To order the.proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle hasan air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work,see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick”in the Index. You should keepa record with all parts receipts and list the mileage andthe date of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record’’ in the Index. I /!\ CAUTION: - . i - You can beinjurea andyour vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the properreplacement parts andtools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure touse the propernuts, bolts and other fasteners. ((English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. ’ Fuel If you have the 3.8L supercharged Code1 en.@ne,in an emergency, you may be able to use a lower octane'-- -as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does notoccur. If you are using91 or higheroctane unleaded gasoline and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. 6-3 Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. or refueling Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking . The cap is behind a hinged door on the left sideof your vehicle. 6-5 .... When you-put-thecap back ctn, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Makesure you fully install the cap. I NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sureto. get the right type. Your dealer can.get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fitor.have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system An electric fanunder thehood can startup and injure you even whenthe engineis not running. Keep hands, clothingand tools away from.any underhood electricfan. might be damaged. Things thatburn can get un hot engine-partsanc start a fire:These includeliquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and'plasticor rubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful not to drop or spill things that-will burn onto a hot engine. 6-8 Hood Release Pull the handle inside the vehicle to open the hood. The handle is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, next to the parking brake release. I Then go to the frontof the vehicleand locate the secondary hood release. It is under thefront edge of the grille, slightly rightof center as you face the vehicle. Push up on the secondary hoodrelease lever asyou lift up the hood. 6-9 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine, here’swhat you will see (3800 Non-Supercharged (L36) engirie similar): D A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Remote Positive Battery Terminal C. Radiator PressureCap D. Supercharged Enghe Oil Dipstick E. Supercharged OilFill Cap E Automatic TransaxleFluid Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Supercharged Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I. Air Cleaner Your vehicle may have 3800 a Supercharged engine. Buick chose supercharging rather than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. The power steering pump uses a remote reservoir mounted on the throttle and cruise. control cable bracket. See “Maintenance Schedule”in the Indexfor when you The superchargeris a device which is designed to pump should checkthe fluid. more air intothe engine thanit would normally use. Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil Pull oat the ,dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, thenpush i t back in all the way. Removeit agah, keeping the .tip down, afid check the level. If the ojl .is at .or below the-ADDmark, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the f-ightkind. This part explains what,kindof oil to use. For ci-&case capacity, see “Cmacities and SDecifhtions’”in the hdex. I . I Don? add toa much oil.If your engine has so much oil thatthe oil levelgets above the shows the proper cross-hatched -area that operating range.,your engine could be damaged:. Add engine oil at the engineoil fill cap next to the oil dipstick. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhereinthe proper 0-perating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’.r‘ethrough. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your veEcle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol bjr the American indicates that the oil has been certified Petroleum Institute(MI).Do not use anyoil which does’notc m y this Starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sureyou use -oilthat has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. RECOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRBDE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTIN/, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VlSEOSlTY GRAD€ QlL FOR W E EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL HOT WEATHER I 1 “F “C t 100 t 38 + 80 f + 60 t 16 + 40 +a +20. -7 0. 27 - 18 SAE 10W.30 PREFERRED above 0°F If you have your oil changed for you, be sure theoil put into your engine isAmericzin PetroleumInstitute engines. certified for gasoline You should also use theproper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: 6-14 SAE 5W-SO (-lSC) COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2QW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the-chart,SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use-’SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to b e colder than60°F (16°C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use. S A E 5W-30. These numbers on anoil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 2OW-50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline ,Engines 4CStarburst” symbol. Failure to use the reco,mrnendedoil can result in engine -damage not covered by your warranty. \ GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anythingto your oil. Your Buick dealeris ready to advise if you thinksomething should be added. When to Change Engine Oil See if any oneof these is true for you: 0 Most trips are lessthan 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly Important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 Most trips are through dustyaxeas. 0 You ‘frequently towa trailer or us your vehicle. - ‘1carrier on topof a The vehicleis used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any oneof these is true foryour vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km)or 3 months -- whichever occurs. first. If none of them is true, change theoil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 lun) or 12 months - whichever occurs first. Drivinga vehicle witha fully warmed oil to engine under highway conditions causes engine break down slower. What to Da with Used Oil Ai-rCkaner Did youknow that used engineoil contains certain skin and could elements that may be unhealthy for your even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean yourskin and nails with soap and water, or‘agood hand cleaner. Washor properly throw away clothingor rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer,’swarnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil canbe a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all fkee-flowing oil of oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose by puttingit in the bash, palxfing it on the ground; into sewers, or into str&ms or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, As you face thefkont of the vehicle, theair -cleaneris in ask.your dealer, a service station or a-local recycling the front right section of the engine compartment. There center for help.’ is a filter inside theair cleaner. . ,- Remove the air cieaner assembly as follows: 1. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct from the air cleaner cover. 2. Remove- the air cleaner cover -and detach the electrical connectoL 3. Tilt ,and pull the %ov~$ ~ o w ~theB engine to disengage it fiom the assembly. 4. Remove the old filter andinstall the new one. To reinstall theair cleaner assembly, slidethe base sections -into their former positions and replace the filter air duct, and cover. Reattach the electrical connector and ;tighten the clamp. !Re€erto the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace- the air filter. See “ScheduledMaintenance Services” in the Index. , .Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off can cause -youor othe~rsto be burned. The air cleaner not only cleansthe air, it stops flames if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and-the engine backfires,you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off,.and be careful working on &e engine with the air cleaner off. NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off9a backfire can causea damaging enginefire. And, dirt can easilyget into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. Mow to Check and Add Oil. Supercharger Oil Unless,you &re technically ..qualified and have the proper tools, you should let ,your dealer or a qualified sefvice centerperform this maintenance. Check oil only when the engineis cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while may cause hotoil to the engine is hot, pressure blow out of the oil fill hole. You maybe burned. Do not remove theplug until the engine cools. 1. Remove- thewiring harness shield. When to Check Check 03level-every30,000miles (50 000 h) or every 2. Clean the area around theoil fill plug before removirlg it. 36 months, whichever occurs first. 3. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 Allen wrench. What K ~ I ' f Oil to Use 4. The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole. 5, Replace theoil plug with the O-ring in place. Torque to 88 lb-in (10 N-m). 6. Replace wiring harness shield. .- ~ See c c R ~ ~ -ended or Fluids 5 Lubricants" in the Index ,and use-onlyrhe recommenaed oil. 6-18 How to Add Fluid Engine ‘Codant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluidto use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. new The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL” (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. This coolantis designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km), whichever occurs first. If the fluid levelis law, add, only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at-the dipstick hole tobring it to,theproper level. a pint It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than (0.5 L). Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III, because fluid yith that label is mademespecially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXR0N’-I11is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as des.cribed under“How to Check.” @ When the conect fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick backin all theway. The following explains your coaling system and how to add coolant whenit is low. E you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. A 50/50 mixture of water tmd the propercoolmt for your Buickwill: Give freezing protection downto -34°F (-37.OC). e Give boiling protection up to 265OF (1z? ” c>. @ @ Protect against .rust and corrosion. e Help keep the propet engine temperature?. @ Let the waning lights and gages work as xhey should. r I_ ‘Whenadding coolant it is important thatyou use DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. If silicated coolant is added to thesystem, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosioq way result. In addition, theengine coolant will require change sooner at 30,800 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months whichever occurs first. TM -- What toUse Use a mixture.of one-half clean water (preferably ’ distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, GM Specification silicate-free) antifreeze that meets 6277M, whichwon’t damagealuminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)(GM Part No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you we this mixture, you don’t needto add anything else. 6-22 .. . Adding only plain water toyour coolin#pystem can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the propercoolant mix. With plain water or thewrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean waterand DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze. r NOTICE: ~. -. ..., Checking Coolant 1 I I If you use an improper coolantmix, your engine could overheatand be badly damaged. Therepair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heatercore.and other parts.. I . If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have yourdeder check your cooling system. t i I NOTICE: I l If you use the proper coolant, you don’t haveto add extra inhibitors or additives whichclaim to improve the system. These can be harmful. The engine coolant recoverytank is located on the driver’sside of theenginecompartment. 6-23 When your engine is cold, the coolant level s h o J be at. FILL COLD or a little higher. When your engineis warm, the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher. If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. LOW COOLANT LEVEL Turning the-radiatorpressure cap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allow steamand scalding liquidsto blow out and burnyou badly. With the coolant recoverytank, you will almost never haveto add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiatorare hot. -- -- -- Add coolant mix at the. recovery tank, but becare€ulnot to spill it. Adding Coolant If you need morecoolant,,addthe proper mixat the coolant recovery tank. I ! ! j You can beburned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. i 6-24 1 f Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap andmust be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure c q , a General Motor’s capis recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by atbemostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat ‘stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When yo-u replace your thermostat, a General Motor’s thermostat is recommended. 6-25 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubxicants” in the Index. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks -and damage hosesand seals? Windshield- Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the m&ufacturer’s instructions before use.I€you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature a that has sufficient may fall below freezing, use fluid protection against freezing. 6126 I Brakes Brake Fluid system fixed, since a leak means that sooner .or later your 'brakes won't work well, ,or ,won't work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "top ofF' your bra3se.fluid. Adding brakefluid won't correct a leak. If you,add fluid when your linings areworn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is -doneon the brake hydraulic system. w 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 couldbe burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system. U Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. in the "here are only two reasons why the brake fluid level reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake W g wear. When newlinings are putin, the fluid level goes back up. The. other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brakesystem. If it is, you should have your brake When your brake fluidfalls to a low level, your brake warning light will comeon. A chime will soundif you try to drive witht h s warning light on. See "Brake System Warning Light"in the Index. Brake Wear Your Buick has four-wheeldisc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched waning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or be heard all the timeyour vehicle is moving (except when you ase pushingon the brake pedalfirmly). C A U L Nr The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or lateryour brakes won’t work well. That could leadto an accident. Whenyou hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could resultin costly brake repair. 6-30 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when,thebrakes are :first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something. is wrong with your brakes. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete . axle sets. Brake .Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, orif there is a rapid increasein pedal travel. This could bea sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakesadjust-forwear. Replacin Brake System Parts v The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicleis to havereally good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Buick does whenit is new. When you replace partsof your braking system-- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you to have have new ones putin -- be sureyou get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your brakes may no . , icle Storage If yau’,renot going.to drive your vehicle €or 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from ’the battery.This will -helpkeep your batteryfrom runningdown. E To ,besure the*venthose .(A>’ is properly attached, the vent hose connectors(B) must be securely reattachedto the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet(D) must be secured to thefloor pan (E>. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt ifyou aren’t careful. See (‘Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer tolearn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. ,Also,for your audio system,see “Theft-Deterrent Feature” in the Index. The left low-beam headlamp access area is behind and between the high beam area and the air cleaner. 4. Remove the filter, 5. Slide the air cleaner assembly towardthe engine to disengage 'and remove it. To reinstall the air cleaner assembly, slide the base sections into their former positions. Install the filter and replace the cover. Reattach the electrical connector and air duct,and tighten,the clamp. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn toward the centerof the engine compartment, while pressing it firmly. If more h a d clearance is required, remove the air cleaner assembly as follows: 1. Remove the air duct clampand separate the duct from the air cleaner cover. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover and detach the electrical.connector. 3.. Tilt and pull the cover toward the engineto disengage it from the assembly. 6-34 Remove the wire connector from the bulbby lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. TOreassemble, attach the wire connector (A) to the plastic basemaking sure the lock tab (B) is over the lock (C). Install the bulbby putting the small tab(D) into the small notchin the lamp(E). Tm!n the bulb socket one-quarter turnmaking sure the tabis properly engaged inthe panel slot. Headlamp Ain ~g Your vehicle has the composite headlamp system. These head1amp.s have horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-setat the factory and should need no further adjustment. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and .the headlamp aim seems to be afTected, see your Buick dealer. Headlampson damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontalaim by your Buick dealer. To check theaim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as €allows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to.it. c 0 There should not be any cargo or loadingof vehicle, except it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160 lbs. (75 .kg) on the di-iver 's s,eat. 0 Tires should be properly inflated. t I NOTICE: . . ' To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failureto follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. 6-36 It isrecommended that the upperlimit not exceed plus 0.4 degrees from the centerof the bubble. Other drivers may flash their brightlights at you if your adjustmentis much above plus0.4 degrees. Taillamps 2. Remove the plasticwing nuts that hold the taillamp assembly in place. 1. Remove the screws that secure thetmnk trim over the taillamp area. 6-38 G i ' 4. Remove the bulb socket assembly by squeezing the plastic lock and turning it one-quarter turn carefully, to avoid scratching the paint. The taillamp counterclockwise. you hold the assembly while has safety straps to help replacing the bulb. 3. Pull the taillamp assembly awayfrom the vehcle 6-39 5. Pull the-bulbstraight outto remove it from the socket. 6 . Install a new bulb into the socket. Reverse the instructions to replace the taillamp assembly. Tires We don’t make tires. Your new Buick comeswith ‘.high-qualitytires made by a leading tire manufacturer.I€ you ever have questions aboutyour tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. 6-40 I Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. e Overloading yourtires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could havean air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index, e Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could causeserious injury. Check all tires frequently to’maintain the recommended pressure. Tirepressure should be checked when your tires are cold. e Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole, Keep tires at the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, old tires 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 located on the r e a edge of the driver’s door showsthe correct inflation pressuresfor your tires.when they’re cold. “Cold’’means your vehicle .has been sitting for at least no more than a mile. three hours or driven NOTICE: Don’t let anyone. tell you that underinflation or overinflation‘ isall right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enoughair (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing * Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear @ Bad handling @ Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) NOT1C.E: (Continued) If your tires have too muchair (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. ’ When ta -Check Check your tiresonce a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire.It should be at 60 psi (420 Ha). How ,toCheck Use a good quality pocket-type gage. to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by lookingat them. Radial tires maylook properly inflated evenwhen-they’reunderinflated. Be m e to put the valve caps back on ~e valve stems. by keeping out dirt and .moisture. They.help prevent leaks 6-41 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 k rn)for any signsof unusual wear. If unusual wearis present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When-It’sTime for New Tires” and ‘‘Wheel Replacement” laterin this sectionfor more information. I The purposeof regular rotationis to -achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important.See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. 6-42 When rotatingyour tires, always use- the correct rotation pattern shown-here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tireshave been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressuresas shown on the Tixle-L:oading Information label. Make certain ‘that all wheel nuts +we properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. - Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you changea wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the- wheel attaches to the vehicle, In anemergency, youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;but be sure to usea scraper or wire brush later, if you off, (See need to, toget all the rust or dirt ‘Changing a Flat Tire” in the Inclex.) I One way 'to tell when it's You need.a new tireif any of the following statements are true: @ 4 You can see the indicatorsat three or more places around the tire. You can see cordor fabric showing through the tire's rubber. The tread or sidewallis cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. i L Unifsrm ire The followinginfomation relates tothe system.dev&ped by the Ui-rited States National Highway - A I I . . . : -1 and instructions.And always openyour doors or windows when you’re cleaningthe,inside. Tire Chains lvever use these to clean your vehicle: NOTICE: Gasoline Use tire chains only where legal,.andonly when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them onthe front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened. Drive slowlyand follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten until it ‘them.If the contact continues, slow down stops. Driving-toofast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle. 0 Benzene Naphtha CarbonTetrachloride 9 Acetone ‘PaintThinner Turpentine LacquerThinner e Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all darnage your vehicle, too. Appearance Care Don’t use anyof these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning productscan be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get themon a hotpart of.the vehicle. Someare in a closed space. dangerous if you breathe their fumes When youuse anything from a containerto clean your Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings. Alcohol LaundryS-oap 9 I Bleach ReducingAgents 6-47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Bnick Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner often to get ofriddust and loose Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. 0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove.anyloose dirt. 0 Always clean a wholetrim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 0 Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. 0 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. ,dirt. Your Buick dealerhas. twoGM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifterand a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinylor leather. Here are some cleaning tips: 0 Clean up stains assoon as you can -- before they set. 0 0 @ Don’t saturate the material. Always read the jdstructions on the cleaner label. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be usedif stains arestubborn. Use solvent-type cleanersin a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’tsam.atethe stained area. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. 0 0 Don’t rub it roughly. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. I 0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper to.wel or cloth. e- Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer. 0 0 Wipe with ‘aclean cloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see ifyou have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. off better withjust Some spots and stains will clean water and mild soap. Shoe-polish,wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain left on a vehicle’s’ seat-fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. .if- ’ , Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg; ffuit, fruit Gently scrape- excesssoil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit,urine and blood can be removed as follows: light pressure -and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the .the stab, “feathe*g” toward the center. Keep soiled area with cool water. changing to .a clean section of the cloth. If a stain remains, follow the foam-typ.e instructions 0 When yowclean a stain from fabric, immediately described earlier. dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a 0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomitor urine, cleaning ring. treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) Sp.ecialCleanhg Prob1e:m of lukewarm water. 0 If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Stains causedby grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe Combination S t a h polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can Stains caused by candy,ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as. follows: be removed asfollows: Carefully scxape,off exces-s stain, then clean with Carefully scrape off excess stain. cool water and allow to dry. @ Follow the solvent-type - - instructions described earlier. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner. If you needto use a solvent: Cleaning Vin.yl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may haveto do it more than once. and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield under certain.condiths.. C aning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use rnild dish washing soap).Dry the wood immediately e Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get themoff quickly. Use a clean cloth and with a clean cloth. a GM VinylLeather Ckaner or equivalent product. Cleaning Speaker Covers Cleaning Leather :Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a’mildsoap or saddle soap. -# For stubborn stains, use aGM Vinyl/Leather Cleaner or equivalent product. e Never use ails, varnishes; solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furnitlare.polish. or.shoe polish on leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. E dut is allowed towork into thefinish, it can harm the leather. Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrumentpanell. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield 6-50 - Vacuum around a speaker cover gently’ so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Some spats and stains will clean off better withjust water andmild soap. IT something getson one of them and you need to use a solvent, follow these steps: e Gently scrape excess soil fiom the trim material with a clean, dullknife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). skin, Cleaning shouldstart at.the outside of -the “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. When you clean a stainfrom fabric, immediately dry the axea witha blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. Care dSafety Belts Cleaning the Outside-of the -Windshield.and Wiper Blades Keep belts clean and dry. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, orif the wiper blade chatters when running, wax .or other material may on be the blade orwkdshield. Do not.bleach or dye safegy belts. I€you do, it may severely weaken them.In a.crashthey might not be. able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soapand. lukewarm water.. ’ Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner(GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust filrns. Clean the outside.of the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner,Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011).The windshie,ld-is clean if beads do not form’whenyou .rinse it with water. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength win&b&U,. w-asher solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.1 . Wiper blades should.bechecked on a-regularb,asis and replaced when worn. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrip~s willmake them last Don’t use abrasive cleaners -onglass, because they may longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply cause scratches. Avoid placing dec,als on the inside rear silicone grease witha clean cloth at least every six window, since they may have to be scrapedoff later. months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear application may be required. (See “Recommended windbw, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Fluids. and Lubricants’? in the Index.) Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. Your Buick hasa “basecoat/cleascoat” paint finish.The clearcoat give.s more depth and gloss to the colored basecaat. Always us.e waxes and polishes that are a basec.oat/clearcoat non-abrasive -and wade for paint finish. 1 NOTICE: Machine compoundingor ‘aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearsoat paint-finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride .and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap;bird droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys,etc. can darnage your ve-hide’s finish if they remainon painted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as-possible.If necessary, usenon-,ahasivecleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter; Exterior painted, suwfaces.are subject to aging, weather and chemical-fallout that can take their tall over aperiod. of years. You can help to keep the paint finish ‘looking new- bykeeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible. Aluminum or Ghronne Wheels Tires. Keep your wheels clean usinga soft clean clothwith mild soap and water.Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with softa clean towel.A wax may then be applied. To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. d a rto the painted The sutfaceof these wheelsis s surface of your vqhicle. Don't usestrong soaps, che~cals; abrasive polishes,' abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleanibg brushes on them because you could damage thesur@&. You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels, but.avoid any painted surface'of-aewheel, ~d .buff off i.l;i7me&a&y after application. Don't take your vehicle throughan automatic.GX wash that.has silicon carbidetire cleaning brushes.. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. ' I NOTICE: When applyiag atire dressing alwaysgake care to: wipe, off any averspray or splash from all painted surfaces :onthe bodyor wheels of.the vehicle. Pbtroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.. -SheetMetal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion materialto the p.axtsrepaired or replaced to re,storecorrosion protection. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weatherand atmospheric conditions..can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on' your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etchea: into the paint surface. Although no defectin the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner,the surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)uf purchase, whichever occurs first. Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE 2.75 sq. ft. 1050004 1050172 oz. (0.473 L) 8 oz. (0.237 L> 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052918** 1052929 I . , DESCRIPTION Tar and ‘Road Oil Remover 16 Armor AU Smav Cleaner Wheel USAGE Shines vehicle without scratching Chamois Also removes old waxesadpolishes Protector Protects vinyl, leather rubber and , on cleaner wheel 1052930 I 8 oz. (0.237 L) I Capture Dry Spot Remover I Attracts absorbs andsoils .I 12345002** 16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All Cleaner Cleans vinyl, leather k d rubber 12345725 12 oz. (0.354 L)tires Shines ShineTire Silicone I I See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. * Not recornmended for pigskin suede leather. See ‘‘FFluids and Lubricants”in the Index. **Not recommended for useon instrument panel vinyl. I Vehicle IdentC-_ _ -ion NI 'Jer (VIN) Service Parts Identificatbn Label. ' You'll find this label 'on the underside of the spare tire cover. It's very helpfulif you ever needto order parts. On this label is: 1 ClM I SAMPLE4UXTM072675 I 1 your VIN, f \ ASSEMBLY E N G I N E A G CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT the model designation, 0 paint information, and 0 a list of all production options and This is the legal identifierfor your Buick.It appe.arsan special equipment. a plate in the frontcomer of the instrument panel, on the Be. sure that this label is not removed from the,vehicle. driver's side.You can .see itif you look through the VIN also windshield from outside your vehicle. The appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts :labels and the certificates af title and regis-fration. Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the. engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. 6-56 Electrical System Add-on El -.-triedEquipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’tbe covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment from working as can keep other components they should. Your vehicle-hasan air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick”in the Index. Head!arnp Wiring The headlamp wiringis protected bya circuit breaker. An electrical overloadwill cause the lamps to go on and off;or in s m e cases to remainoff. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right -away. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 1 OXYGEN SENSOR F l LPS C.0NT I I There is a fuse panel located at the end of the instrument panel near the driver's door. LI CRUISE CNTRL 1 1 CLNG FAN There is an underhood electrical center and two other fuse panels located under the rear seat. El C/LTR WAC BLOWER lI Fuse Usage Fuse 1 AkBag 15 Cruise Control 2, Injectors 16 Perimeter 'Lights 3 Anti-Lock Brake System 17 Not Used 4 5 Left Exterior Lamps 18 Not Used Turn Signal Lamps 19 Radio 6 Oxygen Sensor 20 Cooling Fan 7 Climate Control 21 Not Used 8 Right Exterior Lamps 22 Not Used 9 HVAC Relay 23 Windshield Wipers 10 MAF 24 Not Used 11 Auxiliary Power 25 PCM 12 Interior Lamps 26 Cigarette Lighter 13 Chime 27 Crank 14 TMNSS 28 HVAC Blower Usage - _ I _ CQOLING FAN #Z COOLING FAN #3 I I L- Fuse 1 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Horn ,s Not Used 6 Not Used 7 Coaling F.m#2 .8 Cooling Fan #3 '9 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Cooling Fan. 10 A B S Main 11 AESPurnp Motor 12 Not Used 13 Horn 14 Flash-To-.Pass ‘I I I 11 II OPEN ’ I I I I II I OPEN 1 1 F’pMp II Usage I 1 Open I 2 Electronic Level Control 3 Tmnk Release Relay 4 5 Not Used Fuel Pump Relay 6 Driver Door Unlock Relay I TRUNK ELC Fuse D/DOOR UNLOCK DEFG #I 7-10 11 ~ Not Used Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) 12 OPEN 13, Ndt Used 14 spaxe 15 Spare 16 Spaxe 17-22 DAP ACSRY. OPEN Not Used 23 Direct Accessory Power - Accessory ,24 Open J - . 6-61 Under Rear Seat Fuse Block Fuse 1-2 3 . 4 1 OPEN 1 ' J 5-6 7 8-9 10 11 12-13 14 15 16 17 18 0 0 0 0 19 20 21 22 23 Usage Spare Open Breaker - Power Windows/Sunroof Spare Open Spare Open Breaker - Power Seats Spare Open Power Steering Breaker-Headlarnps HVAC Blower Motor Powertrain Control ModulelPASS-Key II Ignition 3 Ignition 1 Rear Defogger Trunk and Fuel Door Releases Heated Seat , Fuse 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Usage Electronic Level Control/lnstrument Panel. Exterior Lamps. Open Power Door Locks Interior Lamps Hazard Larnps/Stoplamps Parking Lamps Open .Open Fuel Door Release Trunk:Release Battery Thermistor Instrurnent Panel#2 Instrument Panel#1 Electronic Level Control Fuel Pump Open Defog 2 Defog 1 4 Rem0vin.gthe Rear Seat 'Cushion To access the batteryand main fuse boxes, therear seat cushion must be removed.'You may wish to have your dealer do this for you. ~~~~ N'OTICE: The battery andmain fuse boxesare located under the rearseat cushion. The battery's ground terminal andsome relay wires are exposed. To help avoiddamage to the battery andwires,.be careful when removingor reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove coversfrom covered parts. DO.not store anything under the seat, as objects could touch exposed wiresand cause . a short. To.Remove the Rear Seat Cushion 1. fill up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks. 2. Pull the cushionup and out toward the front o€ the vehicle. To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion 7 all, it won't be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstallingthe seat cushion, always c.heckto be sure. thatthe safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted. 1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then in the route the safety belts through the proper slots seat cushion. Don't let the safety belts get twisted. and under the 2. Slide the rear of the cushion up se-atbackso the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. . A safety beltthat isn't properly routed througn the seat cushion or is twisted won't providethe protection neededin a crash. If the safety belt hasn't been routed through the seat cushion at CAUTION: (Continued) and 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward then pressdown on the seat cushionuntil the spring locks on both ends engage. 4. Check to make sure the-safety-beltsare properly routed and that no portion of m y safety beltis trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat cushion is secured. 6-64 I 6-66 Air Conditioning Refrigel ints Not all air conditioning refrigerants, are the same. If the air conditioning .systemin your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer. 6-67 Engine Specifications Engine VLN Engine Code ...................................... L67 1 Type .............................................. V6 Displacement ....................................... 3.8L Horsepower .. ........................ I. . . . . . . . . 240-hp Firing Order ................................ 1-6-.5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ..................... 195°F (91 " C ) E36 K V6 3.8L 205-hp 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C) ' . .... Supercharged E.ngine Acces-soryBelt, (267) Engine Acce;, D P ” Belt ~ (L36) ~ A C The 3800 (L36) engine uses anengine ‘accessorybelt. This diagram showsthe features connected bythe belt routing. See “Maintenance Schedule”in the Index for when to check the belt. .A. Power Steering B . Alternator C. Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts, One belt drives the generator, power steering air conditioning compressor. pump, coolant pump and The second belt drivesthe supercharger. Each belthas its own tensioner andidler pulley. E). C r d E. Coolant Pump E Tensioner I. Front Belt 2. .Back Belt A. Alternator B. Power Steering C. Crank I>. Supercharger E. Coolant Pump F. Air Conditioning ti I. aint Ul .~ .. , ~~ . ~, IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependabilityand emission control performance. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or yourBuick dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended mairitenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the,airwe breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protectOUT environment, and to keepyour vehicle in good condition, please .maintain your vehicle properly. The remainder of this section is. divided into five parts: . CLPart A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what -tohave done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technicauy qualifibd and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service departmentor another qualified service center do these job-s. I Performing maintename work ona vehicle can be dangerous. In tryingto do some jobs, you can be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how for the job. and the proper tools and equipment If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do the work. If you axe skilled enough todo some work on your vehic1e;you will pzobably wantto get the service information GM publishes. See“Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. 7-2 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services The proper fluids and lubricants to use are Listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended. limits. You wili findthese limits .onyour vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information label.See “Loading Your Vehiclev9 in the Index. 4 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limlts. use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. First you’ll needto decide whichof the two schedulesis right for your vehicle. Here’s howto decide which schedule to follow: I The services shownin this schedule upto 100,000 miles (166 000 h) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 A6 000 km)at the same intervals. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 m.onths, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Senice. $' The U.S. Enviromekd Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Boad,has determined thatthe failure to perform this .maintenance item will not nubfy the emission warranty 01limit recall iiability priorto the completion of the vehicle's usefullife. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicatedintervals and the maintenance be recorded. DATE 7-6 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance .Schedule I 9,000 Miles (15000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlSewice. Lubricate the suspension-andsteering parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6-months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and.atlditiona1 information. I I DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 4 7-7 . m I I i Short Trip/C.ityMaintenance S~chedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 17 Change engine.oil and filter (or every I ~ 15,000 Miles (25.000k-_1 ) CI Change engine oil and -filter(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs€irst). An Emissiulz Cuntrol Service. An EmisSiopz Control Service. Lubricate the suspensionand'steering linkage, transaxleshift linkage,'parking brake cable guides andthe underbody contact points and linkage (or 'every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions.Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Contrbl Service: 3- ' 1. ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-18 1 SERVICED B E DATE I 1 I ACTUAL.MILEAGE SERVICED . . E% I Short Trip/City ‘MaintenanceSchedule 1 18,OOO.Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change 3 months,--whichever occurs first). engine oiland filter.(or every 3 months, whchever occurs first). An Emission Conrrol Service. An Emission ControlService. Lubricate the suspension and steering parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, brake cable guides and the underbody .contact paints and linkage (or eve%y 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires.See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in-theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information. ’ DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE A ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) I 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months., whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs' first). An Eiizission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage, transaxleshift lmkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact pointsand,linkage(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE -SERVICED BY: .7-10 I 1 Miles (50000 km) 13 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0For supercharged enginesonly: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every36 months, whichever. occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission An Emission Control Service. . Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, .whichever occurs ,first). 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Control.Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and ,additional infonnation. Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. f I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter 0Change engine oil and filter (or every (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 3 months, whicheveroccurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering. linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand the underbody. contact points -and linkage (or every 6 months, whicheveroccurs first). DATE ACTUAL 7 42 MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED.BY: I I Short ‘TripJCityMaintenance Sc-hedule 42,000 Miles (70000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil andfilter (or-every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissign Control Service. AQEmission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact pointsand linkage (or-every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires.See “Tire Inspectionand Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. r DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED.BY:. ., . . I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these c-onditions: - In heavy city traffic where :the -outside temperature regularly reaches 90 '-F (32"C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, policeor, delivery service. I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions,thefluid andfilter do not require changing. ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Change engine oil andfilter-(or every 3 months, whichever ocwrs ‘first), An Emission Control Sewice. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 13 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking. brake cable guides and the underbody contact points -and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). [7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rot,ation’’in’the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short "rip/City Maintenance Schedule I I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, brake cable guidesand the underbody contact pointsand linkage (or every6 months, whicheveroccurs first). I I I DATE I I ACTUAL MLLEAGE ISERVICED BEI I DATE ACTUAL MILEA( t ' SERVICED BY: 7-19 1 . Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule .I 75,000 Miles (125 000 kh). 0Change engine ail and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control-Service-. An Emisiion Control Service. El Inspect. aircleaner filter if youare driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if’ necessary. An Emission Control Service. .DATE I’ 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shiftlinkage, parking brake cable guides andthe underbody contact points andlinkage (dr every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). D,Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Indexfor proper;rotatiion pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED I BJIT: 1 Short Tri.p/City 11Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 81,000 Miles.(135 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine- oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiun Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxleshift-linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, wbicheves occursfirst). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE- SERVICED B Y I 7-21 I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I . I 81,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change. engine oil and .filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 90,000 Miles (150 000 kmj C J Change engineoil and filter(or every 3 ,months, whichever 0ccur.sfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emissisn Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxleShift linkage, parkmg brake cableguides and the underbody contact pointsand linkage (or every 6 months,,whichever occurs first). 0Replace ,air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, capand lines for damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket forany damage. Replace parts as needed.An I i ' DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BEI Emission Control Service. 3' I Short TripjCity Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0For supercharged engines only:Check the . . supercharger oil level and add oilas needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Nuids and Lubricants” in this section.An Emission 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index .fur proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ’ ACTUALMILEAGESERVICED BY:. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 99,000.Miles (165 000 km) 9ti90O0Miles (I60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every . I 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3,months, whicheveroccurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Se.rvice.. 0Lubricate the suspension-and,steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkkg brake cable guides andthe underbody contact points and linkage(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). DATE 7-24 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Long ,Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 kmj should be-perfomedafter 100,000~miles (166 000 km)at the same intervals. g. . I _ TriplHighway daintenance Schedule LUII~ Is,OOO Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 22,50@Miles (37 500 kmj Cl Change engineoil and.filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first), 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Cuntrul Service. 0Lubricate the suspensionandsteering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand the underbody contact paints and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs- first). 0Lubricate the suspensi-on and steering linkage, transaxleshift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every I 2 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires: See “Tire Inspection and for proper rotation :Rotation” in the Index pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B E 7-27 30,000.Miles (50 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Controi Service. 17Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, trans’axle shift linkage,.parking brake cable guidesand the underbody.. contact.points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control ’ Service. Inspect fuel tzmk, cap and lines for damage or leaks.-.hspectfuei cap gasketfor any damage. Replaceparts .as needed. An Emissim Control Service. 3- ‘0 For*supercharged enginesonly: Check the supercharger oil level -and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whicheverocmrs. first). See “Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Sewice. € Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 45,OOO’Miles(75 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter(or every 0Change 12 months, whichever occurs first). engineoil and filter (or ‘every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. . 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate’tires.See “Tire Inspectionand Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B E Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxleshift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and the underbody every contact points and linkage (or 12 months, whichever occurs first). v DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-29 . . mg TriplHighway -MaintenanceSchedl 1 1 - I 3 52,500 Miles (87500 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 0Change engine oiland filter (or every if the vehicleis mainly driven under, one or 12 months, whichevex occurs first). . more of these conclitions: An Emission Control Service. - In heavy city.tmfficwhere the outside 0Lbbric-ate the suspensionand steering temperature regulavly reaches9 Q O F linkage, transaxle shift linkage,,pmking brake cable guides and the underbody (32"C) or higher. contact points andlinkage (or every - In hilly or mountainous terrain. 12 months., whichever occurs first). - When doing frequent trailer towing. I7 Rotate tires. See.:'Tire Inspection and - Uses such as found in taxi, policeor Rotation" in the .Indexfor proper rotation delivery service. pattern and additional information. @'you do not useyour vehicle under any -of thes.e [ 7 . I ,, i '. conditions, thefluid andfilttzF do 7iutrequire changing. ! 4 i DATE .: ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 1 I 1 I 1 I iI 7-30 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedulc 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every ’ 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt,. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice, An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Lubricate the suspension and steering parking linkage, transaxle shift lmkage, brake cable guides. and the underbody contact points and6nkage (or every 12 .months, ,whichever occurs first). 0For supercharged engines only: Check the ,superchargeroil level and addoil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service. , Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission,.Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-31 c Long TsiplRighway Maintenance Schedule 67,500,8Miles(112 500 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 h) .aChange,engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever oc-curs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlService. Lubricate the suspension and .steering ‘linkage,transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cableguides and the underbody contact points andlinkage (or every .12 months, whicheveroccurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspectionand Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. , I DATE c]Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides andthe,underbody contact points andlinkage (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). . I. ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BYI 7--32 * DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE - . SERVICED BY’ -Long Trip/Highway MaintenanceSchedulr 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change 12 months, whichever occursfirst). engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs. first). An Emission Control Service. An'Emissiovl Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires, See."Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE , ' ACTUAL MILEAGE Lubricate the suspensionand steering ,linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking br.ake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage(or every 12 m.onths, whichever occursfirst). Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. SERVICED B E (Continued) 7-33 Long Trip/Highway M’aintenanceSchedulc 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Inspect-fueltank, cap andlines for damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket forany dmage. Replace partsas needed. An Emission Contrul Service. 3- supercharger oillevel and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.An Emission Control Sewice. MILEAGE .AhEmission Coritvol Service. CI Lubricate the suspension and steering 0For supercharged enginesonly: Check the DATE ACTUAL Change engine oil and filter(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED BY: linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand the underbody contact pointsand linkage (or every 12 months., whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See“Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED B E Long ‘I’rip/Highway Maintenance Scheduh 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Drain, flush andrefill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index€or what to ,use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck,Pressuretest the cooling systemand pressure cap.An Emission 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside 90 O F temperature regularly reaches (32 O C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Control Service. 0Inspect sparkphg wires. An Emission Control Service. [7 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Sewice. If you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditims,thefluid andfilterdo not require changing.. I ’DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY:^ 7-35 Body LubricationSeryice Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges Restraint System Check and latches,incluchg those for the hood, glove box door, Make sure’the safety beltreminder light and all your Part D tells console door and any,folding .seat hardware. belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged required when exposed toa corrosive enviionment. safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that might keep asafetybelt system from doing itsjob, have .it repaired. Have anytom or frayedsafety’beltsreplaced. At Least Twice a Year ~ Also look for any opened or broken a 6 bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (The-airbag system does not need regular mainten’mce.) Check thetrmaxle fluid level; addheeded. See “Automatic Transaxle”in the Index.. A fluid loss may if needed. indicate a.problem. Check the system and repair Key Lock-Cylinders Service Lubricate thekey lock cylinderswith the lubricant speciffed ig Part D. , t’ / c When you are doing this check,, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow thesteps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly. apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” ig the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the ,accelerator pedal, and be .ready to turnoff the engine immediatelyif it starts. 7-37 When you are doingthis check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others couldbe injured. Follow the stepsbelow. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around theveJicle. It should be parkedon a level surfac-e. 7-9.38 Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and withthe parking brake set,try to turn the keyto LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn toLOCK only when theshift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake andAdtomatic "ransaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Ch.wk Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. When you are doing this check, your vehicle could beginto move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure thereis room in front of your vehicle in case it beginsto roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. @ To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in.NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot Do this until pressure from the regular brake pedal. the vehicleis held by the parking brakeonly. To check the PARR (P) ,mechanism's holding ability Shift to PARK (P). Then-releaseall brakes. Underbody Flushing S~e-rvice At least every spring,use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. a :ne&the exhaust system. Lookfor broken, damaged, Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Coolant Supplement Sealer GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a completeflush and refill. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). @ USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.TO determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”in the Index. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixtureof water (preferably distilled) andGM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL or Havoline@ DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze conforming toGM Specification 6277M, See “Engine Cool.ant” in the Index. TM TM Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent)or lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part NO. 1052884 - 1 Pt., 1050017 - 1 st., or equivalent). Automatic Transaxle DEXRON@-IIIAutomatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-PuoseLubricant, Superlube% (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). 7-41 USAGE FLUD/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Superch-ager Supercharger Oil (GM P-art No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Oil” in the Index. Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchorand . Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting. requirements of NLGI Grade2, Category LB or -GC-LB. lubricant meeting requirementsof. NLGI Grade 2, CategoryLB or GC-LIB. Hood and,Door Hinges Multi-PuoseLubricant, Superlube % (GM Part No. 1234624.1or equivalent). GM Optikleen@ Washer Sdlvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectxic Silicone Grease (GtM Part No. 12345S79 or equivalent). Chassis Lubrication Windsheld Washer Solvent Chassis lubricant(GM Part No. 1,052497or equivalent) 02 . See “Replacement Pa;rts” in theIndex for recommended replacement filters and spark plugs. I Any additional informationfrom “Owner Checks and be added on Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can After the scheduled services are performed, record the the-followingrecord pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.your-owner information portfolio in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenient place to store them. Part E: .Maintenance‘Record Maintenance Record 7-43 - ._ Maintenance Record Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER .READING SERVICED BY , MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-46 Sectir:~I 8 Custc ~~~ ~ Assistance Information Here youwill-find out how to contact,Buick if you need assistance. Thissection also tells you how to obtain service publicationsand how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure This section includes information on: e The Customer Satisfaction Procedure 0 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications Your satidaction and goodwill are important to your you may have dealer and Buick. Normally, any concern For .help outside of the United States'and Canada, call the following numbersas appropriate: In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) ar 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) a In the U.S. Virgin .Islands: 1-800-496-9994 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-751-4135 (English) or 1-860-751-4136 (Spanish) e In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-QO09 e In Bermuda, Barbado.s,Antigua andthe British 0 Virgin Islands: 1-800-53-4-0122 a In all other Caribbmn countries: 1-809-763-1319 0 8-2 In other overseas locations,call GM North Atnerkan Export Sales in Canadaat 1--905-644-4112 For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: e Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (Thisis available from the vehicleregistratian-ortitle, or the plate at the top leftof the instrument panel and visible through the windshield!) e, Dealership name and location 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 0 Nature of concern We encourage you io call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However,if you wish to write Buick, writeto: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI, 48550 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Informati.on.booklet for addresses of Canadim and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Buick, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment.and personnel. That is a why we suggestyon follow Step One first if you have concern. Custolner Assistance for Text Telephone, (TTY) Users To assist customers whoare deaf, hardof hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick hasTTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center.Any TTY usercan commuriicate with Buick by diahg: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users .in Canada can dial 1,-800-263,-3830.) n Buick Motor Division.is proud to offer Buick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 month/36,000mile new-car warranty (whichever occurs first). Courtesy Transportation will provide Courtesy Transportation, a program which Buick retail customers with: Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Buick Motor Division,for up to five clays for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs. Also, reimbursement upto $30 a day (fivedays maximum) may be availablefor the co-stof a rental car, bus or even a cab. A free one-way shuttle ride up to 10 miles from .the dealership is availablefor customers whose vehicles require same-day warranty repairs. Courtesy Transportation is hick’s way of extending the Premium Service you’ve come to expect from Buick -andits 3,000 dealers. Please .reviewthe Courtesy in your vehicle, Transportation glove box card contained or consult your Buick dealer for details. To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” For warranty repairs during the Complete-Vehicle Coverage periodin the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy’Transportation Program.Please consult your dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada. Included with your1996 Buick newcar warranty (36 m0nth/36,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first), is I 8-5 BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system,to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or ,writethem at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA'22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe thatyour vehcle has a defect which could cause acrash or coyldcause injury or death, .you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect exists in and remedy a group of vehicles, it m-ay order a recall campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. . - To contact NHTSA,you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-93.93 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle :safetyfrom the Hotline. - 8-7 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN .GOVERNMENT If you livein Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately .notify Transport Canada, in additionto notd!ykg General Motors of Canada. Limited.You may write to: Transport Canada Box 88x0, Ottawa, Ontario KlG 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL 'MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA(or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we'certainly hope you'll n o w us. Please callus at 1-800-521-7300, or Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer AssistanceCenteT 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 w , f i & Servic,eand Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosticand repair information for all chassis and bodysystems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also .usefulfor owners with the appropriateskill level or training who wish to pefform “do-it-yourself’ service. Theseare authentic General Motors service manuals meant €or professional, qualified technicians. Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other sewice literature are availablefor purchase for all current-and many past model General Motars.vehic1es. Toll-fiee telephone numbers for ordering information: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-551-4123. Canada .................... 1-800-668-5539 UnitedStates Owner Publications Owner’s manuals,warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information. 8-10 NOTES NOTES 8-12 . . Appearance Care Materials r . p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Arbitration Progrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Ashtr-ays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Astroroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Audio Controls., Steering Wheel Touch Control ....... 3-15 Audio Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 -16 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-4 Automatic Transaxle Check ...................................... 7-37 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-39 i' . . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacement. Remote Keyless-Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Rundown Protection ........................... 2-46 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Waraings ................................ 5-2, 5-4 BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Belt. Engine Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-69 Better Business Bureau Mediation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.-6 . 9. 1 . Compact Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 17 ;Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Coolant ........................................ 6-21 Heater, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 . RecoveryTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Courtesy Lamps ...... . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 CruiseControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Customer Assistancefor Text TelephoneUsers .......... 8-3 Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 Damage. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Damage. Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-53 Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 DeadBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 8-7 Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... DefensiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . .......... 4-1 Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-6 Defogging ........................................3-6 Defrosting ...................................... 3-6 Delayed-EntryLighting ........................... 2-44 Delayed.ExitLighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45 Dimensions.Vehicle ............................. 6-68 Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16. 6.57 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 . .. ..4-28 ElectronicLevelControl ....... .. .!. . ,: .. : : ! 9-3 4 , ,5-13 F&@rBetkt*. ................... f ~ ................. RlIqlfhg 3!vl$& Pa&@& ...... .,................,. . . 2-30 6-6it & m & i m ~ ................................... , ,&m~ng-.y- -4 ................................... Gross.AxleWeight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29.. Guide en Franqais .................................. u GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-40 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.. 40 ExhaustSystems ............................. 7-40 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Bootand Seal . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-40 Steering .................................... 7-40 Suspension .................................. 7-40 Throttle Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 . Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Cluster ..................................... 2-61 Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Jack. ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Keyless Entry System ............................2-6 Key Lock Cylinders Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Key Reminder Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 . Ignition Key Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 huminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 .hflation, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Labels Certificatioflire .............................. 4-29 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-56 Tire-LoadingInformation ................; . . . . . 4-28 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56 9-6 N e t . Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Night Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Odometer. 'Trip .................................2-62 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Oil. Supercharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18 Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Overheating Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Owner Checks and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Owner Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 . P a i n t Spotting. Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26 Shifthi Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Parking At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25 Brake Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29 WithaTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Passenger Zone Comfort Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 . Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-25 Radio Receptiun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8 Rain, Driving In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 . . Underbody F l u s b Service ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-39 Underbody Maintenance .......................... 6-54 Universal Theft-Deteaent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Vehicle Control ......................................4-5 DamageWarnings .............................. ix Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Identifkation Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Visor Vanity Minor. Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Visors. Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 .. 8 :9-11. NOTES