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Litho in U.S.A.
Part
No.
25604740
A
First Edition
The
1993
Buick Riviera
Owner's Manual
@Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992
All Rights Reserved
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem,
BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered
trademarks
of
General Motors Corporation.
Please keepthis manual in your Buick,
so
it will be there if
you ever need it when you're on the road.
If
you
sell the
vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so
the new owner can
use
it.
VOLUNTARY
TECHNICIAN
WE
SUPPORT
CERTIFEA~NTHROUOH
Nmoonal
Instltute
for
We
support
voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer
French Language Manual:
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Aux
nronriCtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer
un exemplaire de ce guide en franGais chez votre
concessionaire ou
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DGN
Marketing Services Ltd.,
1500
Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T
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Walter Murr
and
Thomas
Buick
William
C.
(Billy)
Durant
At the
1905,
New York
Auto Show, Durant took
orders for
1,000
Buicks
'
before the company had
built
40.
On
Buick's
success, Durant created a
holding company,
September
16,
1908.
He
called it General Motors.
In
World War
11,
Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and
A
high-compression
V-8
engine was introduced in 1953.
other military hardware. This post-war period brought
And
Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille
great
styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced
in
1942), became more massive in the
increased sales. The torque converter automatic post-war era.
transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948
Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in
1949.
1949
Roadmaster
1953
Skylark
Motor Trend magazine named the
1962
Buick Special
“Car
of
the Year”, The first production
V-6
engine was
used
in
the
Special,
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Buicks are,
and
will
continue
to
be, premium American
motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich
detail and comfortable accommodation.
Buicks are
POWERFUL.
Buicks.
are
MATURE.
1923
Buick
Sport
Roadster
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How
to
Use
This
Manual
You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This
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.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You
will find a number
of
safety cautions in this book.
We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
this book.
I
This safety symbol means
“Don’t,’’ “Don’t do
this,”
or “Don’t let this happen.”
In
the yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard
is. Then we tell
you
what
to
do
to help avoid or reduce
the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you
or others could be
hurt.
10
Vehicle
Damage
Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these blue notices:
In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that
can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage
would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be
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costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or
in different words,. In this manual, we've used the
familiar words and colors that Buick has used for years.
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You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some
of
the
symbols
you will
find
on
your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE
A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR
,111,
COULD
pq
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
FASTEN SEAT
4
BELTS
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS
TURN
HIGH BEAM
OR
=
=o
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
’
’
’
4-
#-
WASHER
f0
-**
WINDSHIELD
Q
WASHER
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WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
L.
HEADLAMP
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,~*-,
WASHER
iQ
WIPER
-
L
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
F-
TEMP
--
ENGINE
CHARGING
I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
RADIATOR
a
COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
Wb
TEMP OIL
&
ANTILOCK
(@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
RADIO
‘‘ill
SELECTOR
RADIO
k
VOLUME
CONDITIONING
AIR
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HATCHBACK
/y
TRUNK
RELEASE
t
LIGHTER
1-
HORN
SPEAKER
cr
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,
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Part
1
Seats and Safety Belts
Here you’ll find information about the seats
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yuul
UUIUS.
your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”) systeill
and how to use your safety belts properly
.
You can also learn about some things you should
@
do with safety belts
.
Part
1
includes:
SeatsandSeatControls
.............................................................
14
HeadRestraints
...................................................................
17
WhySafetyBeltsWork
.............................................................
20
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts
..........................................
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
....................................................
26
Adults
............................................................................
26
DriverPosition
....................................................................
26
Lap-ShoulderBelt
.................................................................
27
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
...............................................
32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
.....................................................
37
PassengerPositions
................................................................
38
Children
.........................................................................
43
Smaller Children and Babies
.........................................................
43
ChildRestraints
...................................................................
45
LargerChildren
....................................................................
53
SafetyBeltExtender
................................................................
56
Checking Your Restraint System
......................................................
56
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash
...................................................
57
Safety Belts
.
They’re for Everyone
...................................................
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Seats and Seat Controls
Power
Seat
Front Control
(F):
Raise or lower the front
of
the seat
by holding the switch
to
the right or left.
Center Control (C):
Move the seat forward or back by
holding the control to the front or back. Raise the seat
by holding the control to the left. Hold the control to the
right to lower the seat.
Rear Control
(R):
Raise or lower the rear of the seat by
holding the switch to the right or the left.
Fourteen Way Seat (Driver’s Side Only
-
Option)
Reclining
Front Seatback(s)
To
adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of
the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where
an upright position.
I
t
you want it. Pull up
on
the lever and the seat will
go
to
With
this
seat you have these adjustments, too:
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Recliner
-
This
changes the position
of
the seatback.
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Lumbar
-
The center seatback support is inflated
or
deflated
for
the
desired lower back support.
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If
you have the power
option, it works with the
switch located
on
the side
of
the seat.
But don’t have a seatback reclined
if
your
vehicle is
moving.
A
CAUTION:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vet
I
rn
le
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.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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CAUTION: (Continued)
The shoulder belt can't do its job because it
won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in
front of you. In
a
crash you could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. 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.
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For proper protection when the vehicle is
motion, have the seatback upright. Then
back
in
the seat and wear your safety belt
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Head Restraints
I
properly.
m
Slide the head restraint
up
or dawn
so
that
&e
top
,o$.tha:
restraint
is:
closest
-to
tbe top
of
your
ears.
This
position
reduces
the
chance
of
a:
ne,&
injury
m
a
crash.
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Front Seatback Latches
To fold
a
seatback forward, push the seatback toward the
Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless
you come
to
a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place.
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There's one time the seatback
may
not fold without
some help from
you.
That's if your vehicle is parked
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going down a fairly steep
b
hill.
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A
CAUTION:
'
If
the seatback isn't locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That
ca
~
1
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it
is
locked in place.
Safety Belts: They’re
For
Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And
it
explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or
“air bag” system.
This figure lights up when
‘you turn the key to “Run”
or
“Start”
when your’
safety belt isn’t buckled,
.and you’ll hear a chime,
too.
It’s
the reminder
to
buckle up.
b’
A
CAUTION:
Don’t let anyane ride where they can’t wear
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safety belt properly.
If
you are
in
a crash and
you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse. You can hit things inside
the vehicle or be ejected from
it.
You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In
the same crash,
you might not be if you are buckled up. Alwa
fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a
crash, you don’t know if
it
will be a bad one.
A few crashes are very mild.
In
them, you won’t get hurt
even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be
so
serious,
like
being hit by a train,
that
even buckled
up
a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in
between. In many of them, people who buckle up can
survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they
could be badly hurt
or
killed.
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After
25
years
of safety
belts in vehicles, the facts are
Why
Safety
Belts
Work
clear.
In
most crashes buckling
up
does
matter
...
a
lot!
When
you ride
in
or
on
anything,
you
go
as
fast
as
it
For
example, if the bike is going
10
mph
(16
km/h),
so
is the child.
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When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child
keeps going! Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’s
just
a seat on
wheels.
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Put someone on it. Get it up
to
speed. Then stop the
“car.”
The rider doesn’t
stop.
22
The person keeps going until stopped
by
something.
In
a
real vehicle,
it
could
be
the windshield
...
or
the instrument panel
...
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la
or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You
get more time
to
stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why
safetv belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions
Many
People
Ask
About
Safety
Belts
--
and
the
Answers
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Won’t
I
be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if
I’m
wearing
a
safety belt?
A:
You
could be
--
whether you’re wearing
a
safety
belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle
a
safety
belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance
of
being conscious during and after
an
accident,
so
you
unbuckle and get out, is much greater if
you are belted.
@
Why don’t they just put in air bags
so
people
A:
“Air bags,” or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
won’t have to wear safety belts?
systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in
more of them in 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 the use of
safety belts. Even
if
you’re in a vehicle that has.
“
air bags,” you still have to buckle up to get the
Q=
A:
most protection. That’s true not only in frontal
collisions, but especially
in
side and other
collisions.
If I’m
a
good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
You may be an excellent driver, but if 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 you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25
miles
(40
km)
of
home. And the greatest .number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40
mph
(65
km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When’the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will
come
on
for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety belt
is
buckled, a chime will also sound.
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Lap-Shoulder
Belt
3.
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it
properly.
1.
Close and lock the door.
4.
2.
Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so
you can sit up straight.
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it
clicks.
If the belt isn’t long enough, see ‘;Safety Belt
Extender” at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle faces
upward or outward
so
you would be able to unbuckle
it quickly
if
you ever had to.
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What’s
wrong
with this?
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n
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A
CAUTION:
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash.
The
lap
part
Of
the
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force
to
the
strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less
..
likely to slide under the lap belt.
If
you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
be
worn
low
and
snug
On
A:
The shoulder belt is too loose.
It
won’t give nearly
You can be seriously hurt
if
your shoulder belt
is too loose. In a crash you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit againsi Bur body.
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@
What’s
wrong
with this?
n
I
A:
The belt
is
buckled
in
the
wrong
place.
A
CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured
if
your belt is
buckled
in
the wrong place like this. In a crash,
the belt would
go
up over your abdomen. The
belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic
bones. This could cause serious internal
injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle
nearest you.
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@
What’s
wrong
with
this?
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The shoulder belt
is
worn under the
arm.
It should
be worn over the shoulder
at
all times.
A
CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured
if
you wear the
shoulder belt under your arm.
In
a crash, your
body would move too far forward, which would
increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Also,
the belt would apply too much force to the
ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
You could also severely injure internal organs
like your liver or spleen.
I
I
@
What’s
wrong
with
this?
I
/A
CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.
In
a
crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of
the belt to spread impact forces.
If
a belt is
twisted, make it straight
so
it can work properly,
or ask your dealer
to
fix
it.
A:
The belt
is
twisted
across
the body.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt
is
out
of
the
way.
If
you slam the door
on
it, you can damage both
the belt and your vehicle.
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
System
(Air
Bag)
This section explains the driver’s Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, commonly referred to
as an air bag. Here are
the
most impdi-tant things to
know:
A
CAUTION:
Even with an air bag, if you’re
not
wearing a
safety belt and you’re
in
a crash, your injuries
may be much worse. Air bags are not designed
I
to inflate
in
rollovers or
in
rear, side or
low-speed frontal crashes. You need to wear
your safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting
things inside the vehicle or being ejected from
it. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air
bag.
I
A
CAUTION:
Air bags :..Hate with great force, faster than
the
blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating
air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety
belts help keep you
in
position for an air bag
inflation
in
a crash. Always wear your safety
belt, even with an air bag, and sit as far back as
you can while
still
maintaining control of your
vehicle.
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Air
Bag
System
Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows “INFLATABLE RESTRAINT”.
You will see this light flash
for
a
few seconds when you
The system checks itself and. $helight
?:
tells
you
if there is
a problem.
turn your ignition
to
“Run”
or
“Start.”
Then the light
should go out, which means
the system
is
ready.
A
CAUTION:
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, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your
vehicle serviced right away.
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Where
is
the air bag?
When
is an air
bag
expected to inflate?
The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe
frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag
will
only
inflate
if
the velocity of the impact is above the designed
threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that
does not move or deform, the threshold level for most
GM
vehicles is between
9
and
14
mph. However, this
velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and
may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower. In
addition, this threshold velocity will be considerably
higher
if
the vehicle strikes an object such as
a
parked
car which will move and deform
on
impact. The air bag
is
also not designed to inflate
in
rollovers, side impacts,
or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no
occupant protection benefit.
In
any particular crash, the determination of whether the
air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on
the level of damage on the vehicle(s). Inflation is
determined
by
the angle
of
the impact and the vehicle’s
deceleration, of which vehicle damage is only one
indication. Repair cost is not a good indicator of
whether an air bag should have deployed.
What
makes an
air
bag
inflate?
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A
C
UTION:
A
0
Don’t attach anything to the steer
J
wheel pad.
It
mi
-It
injure the driver
if
1
air bag inflates.
The air bag is designed to inflate only
once. After
it
inflates, 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.
A
new system will include the air
bag module and possibly other parts. The
service manual has information about the
need to replace other parts.
Let only qualified technicians work on
your air bag system. Improper service can
mean that your air bag system won’t work
properly. See your dealer for service.
Servicing Your Buick with the
Air
Bag
System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick
that it has the air bag system. There are parts
of
the air
bag system in several places around your vehicle. You
don’t want the system to inflate while someone is
working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not
need regular maintenance. Your Buick dealer and the
1993
Riviera Service Manual have information about
the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
A
CAUTION:
For up to
10
minutes a1
r
the ignition key is
turned off and the battery disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You can be injured
if
you are close to an air bag
when
it
inflates. Be sure to follow the proper
I
service procedures.
When electrical work
is
done under the hood or inside
your vehicle, the ignition should be in “Lock” if
possible.
Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow
connectors. They are probably part of the air bag
system.
But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if
the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag
system must be disconnected.
To
do this:
Turn
off
the ignition.
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‘Remove the
SIR
(air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
t
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear
a
lap-shoulder belt, and
’
the lap portion should be wok as low as possible
throughout the pregnancy.
0
Disconnect the yellow connector at the&ase
of
the
When the work is complete, if the air bag system was
disconnected, be sure to reattach everything and replace
the fuse before turning the ignition
on.
When you turn
the ignition key on, be sure you see the inflatable
restraint light on the instrument panel.
If
you don’t see
this light flash and then
go
out
as usual, have your air
bag system repaired.
steering column.
37
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s
more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Right
Front Passenger
Position
The rightfront passenger’s safety belt works the same
vvay as. the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,”
earlier
h.
this part.
%When.the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the
way, it
will
lock.
If
it does, let it
go
back all the way
and
tart
again.
Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people
in
the rear
seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who
are
wearing safety belts.
Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown
out
of
the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in
the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
U
The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder
belts. Here’s how to wear one properly.
n
n
..
The lap part of the belt should be
worn
low and snug on
3.'
To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hips, just touching the thighs.
In
a crash, this applies
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely
to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
.
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop'or a crash,
or if
you
pull it very quickly out of the retractor.
A
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt
if
your shoulder belt
is too
loose.
In
a
crash you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The.
shoulder belt should fit against your body.
..
:
..
.
I
Ib
un1atc.h
the
belt,
just
push
the
buttan on
the
buckle.
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Center Passenger Position
n
,
I.
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When you sit
in
a
center seating position, you have a lap
safety belt, which has no retractor.
To
make the belt
longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
To
make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until
the belt is snug.
Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap
part of a lap-shoulder belt.
If
the belt isn’t long enough,
see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
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A
CAUTION:
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
heavy you
can't hold
it.
For example, in a crash at only 25 mph
(40
km/h), a 12-pound
(5.5
kg) baby will suddenly
become a 240-pound (11
0
kg) force on your arms.
The baby
WOL~I~
be alp4 impossible to hold.
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CAUTION:
(Continued)
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Secure
the
baby
in
an infant restraint.
Child Restraints
Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You
may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in
a
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in
your vehicle, but the child also has to
be
secured within
the restraint to help reduce the chance
of
personal injury.
The instructions that come with the infant or child
restraint will show you'how to do that.
Where to Put the Restraint
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at
General Motors therefore recommend that you put your
child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an
infant and you're the only adult in the vehicle. In that
case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front
seat where you can keep an eye on the baby.
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child
restraint properly.
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CAUTION:
An unst :hild restraint can move around
in a collision or sudden stop and injure people
in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any
child restraint in your vehicle
--
even when no
child is in it.
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Top
Strap
Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor
’
bracket hardware in the glove
box,
along with
instructions for installing it. This shouldbe used only
with a child restraint, and only to secure a child restraint
at
the
center rear seating position. Additional anchor
brackets for child restraints at one or both
of
the rear
outside seating positions
are
available at Buick
dealerships in Canada.
If your child restraint has a
anchored. top strap,
it
should be
If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask
your Buick dealer to put it in for you. If you want to
install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how
to do it.
Securing a Child Restraint in, a Rear
Outside Position
You’ll
be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier
section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
See if the shoulder belt would go in front
of
the
child’s face or neck.
If
so,
put it behind the child
4.
Buckle the belt.
Make
sure the release button faces
upward or outward,
so
you’ll be able
to
unbuckle it
quickly
if
you ever need to.
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restraint.
1.
Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions
for the child restraint.
..
.
2.
Secure the child
in
the child restraint as the
instructions say.
3.
Pull
out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part
through
or
around the restraint. The child restraint
instructions will show
you
how. Tilt the latch plate
to
adjust the belt if needed.
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you push down on the child restraint.
6.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To
remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position
1.
Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch
plate and pulling it along the belt.
When
you
secure a child restraint in a center seating
position, you’ll be using the lap belt.
See the earlier section about the top strap if the child
restraint has one.
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2.
Put the .restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions
for the child restraint.
3.
Secure the child
in
.the child restraint as the
instructions say.
4.
Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the
restraint. The child restraint instructions will show
you how.
5.
Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces
upward or outward,
so
you’ll be able to unbuckle it
quickly if you ever need to.
6.
To
tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push
down on the child restraint.
7.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint
isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it
again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the
restraint in a different place in the vehicle and
contact the child restraint maker for their advice.
To
remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger
child passenger.
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier
.
section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
1.
Put the restraint on, the seat. Follow the instructions
for the child restraint.
2.
Secure the child in the child restraint as the
instructions say.
3.
Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part
through or around the restraint. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
See if the shoulder belt would go
in
front of the
child’s face
or
neck. If
so,
put it behind the child
restraint:
4.
Buckle the belt.
Make sure the release button faces upward or
outward,
so
you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if
you ever need to.
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5.
Pull the rest
of
the lap belt all the way out
of
the
retractor
to
set
the lock.
>
6.
To
tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the
retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
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7.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it
go
back all the way.
The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or larger child passenger.
directions to be sure it is secure. Children who have outgrown- child restraints should
wear the vehicle's safety belts.
If
you
have
the
choice, a child should sit next to a
window
so
the child
can
wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
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Accident statistics show that childsen are safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need
to
use
the
safety belts properly.
Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown
out
in
a crash.
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Children
who
aren’t buckled up can strike
other
people who are.
Here two children are wearing the same belt.
The belt can’t properly spread the impact
forces. In
a
crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously injured.
A
belt
must be used by only one person at a time.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt ‘Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you 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, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use.it, and use it
only for the seat it is made to
fit.
To
wear
it, just attach
it
to the regular safety be
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash
If you’ve had
a
crash, do, you need new belts?
After
a
very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But
if
the belts were stretched, as they would be
if
worn
during a more severe crash, then
you
need new belts.
If
belts are cut
or
damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt
parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations
repaired
--
even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time
of the collision.
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What’s wrong with this?
A:
The belt is torn.
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Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a
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crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
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If
a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right
away.
1931
Buick
Model
90
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Part
2
Features
&
Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting
and braking
.
Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell
you
if everything is working
properly
..
and what
to
do
if
you have a problem
.
Part 2 includes:
Keys
............................................................................
DoorLocks
.......................................................................
NewVehicleBreak-In
..............................................................
StartingtheEngine
.................................................................
ShiftingtheTransaxle
..............................................................
Windows
.........................................................................
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................
Multi-FunctionLever
...............................................................
TurnandLaneChangeSignals
...................................................
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
..............................................
Windshield Wipermasher
......................................................
CruiseControl
................................................................
Instrumentpanel
...................................................................
Speedometer and Odometer
......................................................
Warning Lights and Gages
......................................................
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61
70
72
75
84
84
85
85
87
87
90
105
105
107
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Keys
A
CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A
child or others could be badly injured or even
killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
The ignition
keys
are
for
the
ignition
only.
~
The
door
keys
are for the
doors and
all
other
locks.
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When a new Riviera is delivered, the dealer removes the
plugs from the keys, and gives them to t,he first owner.
However, the ignition key may not have a plug.
Each plug has a code
on
it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be
able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If
your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to your Buick
dealer for the correct kev code
if
you need
a:
new
ignition key.
Door
Locks
A
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
--
especially children
--
can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a
doo
locked, the inside handle
won3
open
it.
Outsiders can easily enter throwgh
an
unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so
obvious:
Yrou
inscrease
the
chance of being thrown
out
of
the
vehicle
in
a
crash
if
the doors aren't
locked.
Wear safety
belts properly, lock your doors, and
you
will
be
far better off whenever you drive your vehicle,
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I
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
.
From the inside:
To
lock the door, move the lock control
on
the door down.
To
unlock the door, move the lock control on the door
UP.
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From the outside: Use your door key.
If
your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is
'
armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote
Keyless Entry System (if you h-ave
one).
This will avoid
setting
off
the alarm.
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Power Door Locks
Push the power door lock
switch to lock or unlock
both doors at once.
Automatic
Door
Locks (Option)
Just close your doors, turn on the ignition and make sure
the interior courtesy lights are switched
off.
Every time
you move your shift lever out
of
“P”
(Park) all of the
doors will lock. And, every timi: you stop and move
your shift lever into
“P”
(Park), your doors will unlock.
If someone needs to get out while you’re not in
“P”
(Park), have that person
use
the manual or power lock.
When the door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock
the door again.
Leaving
Your
Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set
the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
If
your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, see
“Universal Theft Deterrent” in the Index.
Remote
Trunk
Release
Push the TRUNK button
found in the glove
box
to
unlock the trunk.
If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it also
will unlock your trunk.
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I
Automatic
Pull-Down
Feature
(Option)
If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid down and
the pull-down feature then secures
it
completely.
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A
CAUTION:
Your car may have an automatic pull-down
feature that helps close the trunk electronically.
Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk
lid
as
it
goes down. Your fingers could be injured,
and you would need someone to help you free
them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk
lid
as you close it and as
it
is
going down.
Remote
Keyless
Entry
System
(Option)
-.
..
,
..
-
-.
,
,.
If
your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from
up
to
15
feet
(5
m)
away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your
vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
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1
This device complies with Part
15
of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following 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.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
0
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
blocking the signal.
0
Check the distance. You may be too far, from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
0
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
Both doors will lock when LOCK'is pressed.
The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the transaxle is in PARK.
The interior lights will come
on
when the light symbol
or unlock symbol
is
pressed.
Matching Transmitter(s)
To
Your
Vehicle
The driver's door will unlock when UNLOCK is
pressed.
If
UNLOCK is pressed twice quickly, both
doors will unlock.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your
key
chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won't work at the normal range in any location. If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it's probably time to change the batteries.
To
replace the battery, insert the round end of the door
lock key into the slot of the access door on the back
of
the transmitter.
Turn
the door one-sixteenth of a turn to
the left, and'lift it out
of
the transmitter. Remove the
battery and replace it with a Sanyo
CR2025
or
equivalent. It is important to use the correct size battery.
Using the wrong battery may damage the transmitter.
Make sure you install the battery as the direction under
the cover indicates.
To
put the cover back on, line up the
notches and turn to the right.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your hick has a number
of
theft deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible
to
steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key
in the ignition:
If you walk away from your
vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy target for joy
riders or professional thieves
--
so
don't do it.
When you park your Buick and open the driver's door,
you'll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so
will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
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\
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all
windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
Parking Lots: If
you
park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take
your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition
key? What if you have to leave something valuable in
your vehicle?
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Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
Universal Theft Deterrent (Option)
If your Buick has this option, it has a theft deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the “SECURITY” light
will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system.
Here’s how to do it:
1.
2.
3.
Open the door.
Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
Remote Keyless Entry System. The “SECURITY”
light should come on and stay on.
Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light ‘should go
off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
Remote Keyless Entry System the alarm will go off. It
will also go off
if
a
door lock or the trunk lock
is
damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn
will sound for several minutes, then will go
off
to save
battery power.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm if you
lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It arms
only
if
you use a power door lock switch or Remote
Keyless Entry System. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key
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if the alarm has been set
off,
but this does not shut off
the alarm.
Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
If
you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system,
the vehicle should be locked after the doors, are
closed.
Always
unlocks
door with a key, or use the Remote
Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other
way will set
off
the alarm.
If you set
off
the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key.
You can also turn
off
the alarm by using the Keyless
Entry System, if
you
have it. The alarm won’t stop if
you try to unlock a door any other way.
How
to Test The
Alarm
The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s
window down. Arm the system by locking the
doors
with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless
Entry System. Get out of the car and close the door, then
reach in through the window and unlock the door with
the manual door lock. This should set the alarm off.
If
the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
To
reduce the possibility
of
theft, always
arm
the theft
deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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PASS-Key
I1
TM
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key
I1
(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft
deterrent system. PASS-Key
11
TM
is a passive theft
deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key
TM
uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
I1
TM
system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t
go
to the engine.
If
someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
during this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone Erom randomly trying different
keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the
engine doesn’t start and the “SECURITY” light comes
on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition
off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The security light will remain on during this time.
If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be
clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other
ignition key. At this time, you may also want
to
check
the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle
needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition
key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or
a
locksmith
who can service the PASS-Key I1
.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
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Se6urity light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three
minutes before trying one
of
the ignition keys.
See
your
Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
the Pass-Key
11
TM
to have
a
new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes
on and continues to flash,
you
will be able to restart
your engine if
you
turn it
off.
Your PASS-Key
11
TM
system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not
protected
by
the PASS-Key
11
system.
If you lose
or
damage a PASS-Key
11
ignition key, see
your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key I1
TM
to have a new key made.
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Ignition
Key
Positions
Your square-headed
key
operates your
ignition
lock.
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Starting Your Engine
The other positions let
you
perform these functions:
ACC:
Accessory lets you use things like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the engine is
off.
To
use
Acc, push
in
the key and turn
it
toward you. Your
steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before
you inserted the key.
OFF:
This position lets you turn
off
the engine but still
turri the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off’ if you must have your car
in motion while the engine is off.
RUN:
This is the position for driving.
START
This key position starts your engine.
Move your shift lever
to
“P,’
(Park)
or
“N’
(Neutral).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
--
that’s a
safety feature, To restart when you’re already moving,
use
“N”
(Neutral) only.
1.
Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your
engine.
In
some other vehicles you might need to do
this, but because of your vehicle’s computer systems,
you don’t.
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down
as your engine gets warm.
3.
If
it doesn’t start right away, hold
your
key in “Start”
for about three seconds at a time until your engine
2.
Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine
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Engine
Block
Heater
(Option)
In
very
cold weather,
0
F
(-
18
C)
or colder, the engine
block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
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To
use the block heater:
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I.
Turn
off
the engine.
L.
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
1
3.
Plug
it
into
a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an 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 outlet.
If
the cord won’t
reach, use
a
heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15
amps.
How long should you keep the block heater-plugged in?
The answer depends on the weather, the kind
of
oil you
have, and some other things. Instead
of
trying to list
everything here, we ask that you contact
a
Buick dealer
in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The
dealer
can
give you the best advice
for
that particular
area.
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Automatic-
Transaxle
There are
SL
.
dral different positions
for
your shift lever.
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P (Park)
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to
use when you start your engine because your vehicle
can’t move easily.
A
CAU
ION:
It
is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is
not fully
in
“P” (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
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, when you’re on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to “P” (Park).
See “Shifting Into “P” (Park)”
in
the Index.
If
you are parking on a hill, also see “Parking on
Hills”
in
the Index.
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in
“P’
(Park) range before
starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle
shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular
brake.s before you can shift from
“P’
(Park) when the
ignition key is in the “Run” position. If you cannot shift
out of
“P’
(Park), ease pressure
on
the shift lever
-
push
the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and also
release the shift lever button on floor shift console
models as you maintain brake application. Then move
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the shift lever into
the
gear you wish.
(Press
the shift
lever button before moving the shift lever
on
floor shift
console models.) See “Shifting Out
of
‘P’
(Park)’?
in
this
section.
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R
(Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
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CAUTION:
To
rock your vehicle back and forth to get out
of
snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see
“If
You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.
N (Neutral)
In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the
wheels.
To
restart when you’re already moving, use
“N”
(Neutral) only. Also, use
“N’
when your vehicle
is being towed.
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out
of
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while
your engine
is
“racing” (running at high speed)
is
dangerous. Unless your foot
is
firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and
hit
people or
objects. Don’t shift out
of
“P” (Park) or
“N”
(Neutral) while your engine
is
racing.
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@
Automatic Overdrive
This position is for normal driving.
If
you need more
power
for
passing, and you’re:
-
Going less than about
35
mph
(56
km/h),
push
your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
-
Going about
35
mph
(56
km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
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You’ll shift down to
the
next gear and have more
power.
D
(Third Gear)
This is like
@,
but you never
go
into Overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose
“
D
”
instead
of
@:
-
When driving on hilly, winding roads
-
When
going
down
a
steep
hill
2
(Second Gear)
This position gives
you
more power but lower fuel
economy. You can
use
“2”
on hills. It can help
control your speed as you
go
down steep mountain
roads, but then you would also want to use your
brakes
off
and
on.
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1
(First
Gear)
Parking
Brake
This position gives
you
even more power
(but
lower
fuel economy) than
“2.”
You can use it on very steep
hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is
put in
“1,”
the transaxle won’t shift into first gear
until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
The parking brakes uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
To
set the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot.
Push
down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If
the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will
come on.
To
release the parking
brake:
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Hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the brake
release lever.
Shifting Into
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P
S?
(Park)
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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if
the shift lever is not fully
in
“P” (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
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,
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the
steps that follow. If you are parking on a
hill,
also see “Parking On Hills”
in
the Index.
1.
Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
2.
Move the shift lever into
“P”
(Park) position like
set the parking brake.
this:
If
YOU
are on a hill: See
“
Parking on Hills”
in
the
Index.
That section show$ how to turn your front wheels.
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Hold in the button
on
the
lever,
and
push the
Leaving Your
Vehicle
With the Engine
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lever
all
the way toward
the
front of your vehicle.
Running
3.
Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
4.
Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in
“P)’
(Park).
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CAUTION:
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
“P”
(Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And,
if
you leave the vehicle with the engine running,
it
could overheat and even catch fire. You or
others could be injured. Don’t leave your
vehicle with the engine running unlesr --ou have
to.
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If you. have to leave your vehicle .with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in
“P”
(Park) and your
parking brake is firmly set before
you
leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the
“P”
(Park)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if
you
can
move the shift lever away
from
“P,’
(Park)
without first pushing the button.
If
you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into
T“
(Park).
so
Shifting Out of
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P
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(Park)
Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
have to fully applv your regular brake before you can
shift
from
“P” (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run”
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of
“P”
(Park), ease pressure on
the shift lever
--
push
the
shift lever all the way into
“P”
(Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift console models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)
If
you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out
of
“P” (Park), try this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s
door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power
feature.
Apply and hold the brake until the end
of
Step
4.
Shift to
“N”
(Neutral).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
;\
CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves,
dry
grass or other things
that can burn.
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CAUTlOf
_.
[lConltlinulecJ~
It
can
be
dangerous
to
get
out
of your vehicle
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tlhe shiift lever is not flullly in1
T”
(Park) with the
parking brake
firmly
set. Your vehic’le can roll.
!Don’t leave your veh!icle when the engine
is
running unless you
have
to.
If you’ve left
the
engine irunning, th8e vehicle
can
move
su’ddenly.
You or others could
be
‘injured.
To
be
sure your
vehic’le w&t move, even when you,’re
on
fairly
level ground,
always
set your parking br’ake a’nd
move the shift lever to
‘T’’
(Park).
Follow
the proper steps
to
be sure your vehicle
won’t
Imove., See Shifting Into’
’~P’
(Park)
in
the
Index,.
If
you
are parkiing on
a
hil’l,
also
see
“Pariking
on
Hills”
in
the Index.
Retained Accessory Power
After the ignition is turned off, and before any door is
opened, the following systems will work for ten
minutes:
1’
Power windows
0
Radio
@
Clock
(with radio
off)
0
Windshield wiper/waSher
0
Astroroof (option)
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Power Windows
To
lower the window, pull back on the switch. The
window will lower as long as the switch is held. To raise
the window, push the switch forward.
Horn
To
sound the horn, press the pad with the horn symbol
on
either side of the steering wheel.
A
tilt steering wheel allows you
to
adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To
tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to
a
comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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The Turn SignallHeadlight Beam
Lever
nrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The lever
an
the left side
of
the
steering column
includes
your:
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0
Headlight High-Low Beam
&
Passing Signal.
0
Flash-To-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
0
Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control
The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two
downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To
signal
a
turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
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in the direciion of the turn
or lane change.
To
signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As
you signal a
turn
or a lane change,
if
the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
‘and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
Operation
of
Lights.
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps,
parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps and tail
lamps) meet all applicable Federal lighting
requirements, certain States and Rovinces may apply
their
own
lighting regulations that may require special
attention before you operate these lamps. For example,
some jurisdictions may require that you operate your
lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times, or that
headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your
windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at
dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with
you own State or Provincial highway authority
for
applicable lighting regulations.
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If
a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If
the green arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index)
hnd-fQr
bumed-Qvt
bulbs.
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Headlight High-Low Beam
To
change the headlights
from low beam to high or
high to low, pull the turn
signal lever all the way
toward
you.
Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, a blue light on the
instrument panel also will
be on.
If
your headlights are on, but
on
low beam: The system
works normally. Just pull the lever until it clicks. Your
headlights will shift to high beam and stay there. To
return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you.
Windshield Wipers
Flash-To-Pass Feature
This feature lets you use your high beam headlights to
signal a driver in front of you that
you
want to pass. It
works even if your headlights are
off.
To use it, pull the headlight beam toward
you
a little
(but not
so
far that you hear a click). When you do:
If
your headlights are
off
Your high beam headlights
will
turn
on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the
lever there. Release the lever to turn them
off.
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You
control the windshield wipers by turning the band
marked “WIPER.”
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to
“MIST.”
Hold it there until the wipers
start,
then let go. The
wipers will stop after one cycle. If
you
want more
cycles, hold the band on
“MIST”
longer.
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You can set the wiper speed for
a
long
or
short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful
in
light
rain or
snow. Turn the
band
to choose the delay time. The
closer to
“LO,”
the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed,
turn
the band away
from
you
to the
“LO”
position. For high speed wiping,
turn
the band further, to
“HI.”
To
stop the wipers, move
$he band to
“OFF.”
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CAUTION:
Damaged wiper blades may prevent you fro!..
seeing well enough to drive safely.
To
avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the
wiper blades before using them.
If
they’re
frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or
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thaw them. If your blades do become damaged,
get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.
A
circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
,snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield
Washer
At
the top
of
the multifunction lever there’s a paddle
with the word
“PUSH”
on
it.
To
spray washer fluid on
the windshield, just push the paddle for less than a
second. The washer will spray several times, then stop.
Unless they are already turned on, the wipers will
operate at low speed for several sweeps, then turn
off.
To
get more fluid on the windshield, push and .hold the
paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddle is
held.
If
this light comes
on,
it
means you’re low on
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washer fluid.
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CAUTION:
Driving without washer fluid can be
dangerous.
A
bad mud splash can block
your vision. You could
hit
another vehicle
or
go
off the road. Check your washer
fluid level often.
In
freezing weather,
don’t
use your washer
until
the windshield
is
warmed. Otherwise
the washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
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Cruise Control can be dangerous where
you can't drive safely at
a
steady speed.
So,
don't use your Cruise Control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise Control can
be
dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
needless wheel spinning, and you could
lose control. Don't use Cruise Control on
slippery roads.
To
Set Cruise Control
1.
Move the Cruise
Control switch to
“ON.”
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CAUTION:
2.
Get up to the speed you want.
3.
Push in set the button at
the
end
of
the lever and
release it. (The
“C.RUISE”
light
on
the
instrument panel
will
If
you leave your Cruise Control switch on when
you’re not using Cruise, you might hit a button
and go into Cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep
the Cruise Control switch
“OFF”
until you want
to
use it.
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come on.)
4.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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To
Resume
a
Set
Speed
Suppose you set
your
Cruise Control at a desired speed:
and then you apply the brake. This,
of
course, shuts
off
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the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once
you’re going about
25
mph
(40
lunk)
or more, you can
move the Cruise Control switch
from
“ON’
to
“Resume/Accelerate”
for
abo
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CAUTION:
If
you hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate”
longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep
going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. You could be startled and even
lose control.
So
unless you want to go faster,
don’t hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate.’
You’ll
go
right back up
to
your chosen speed and stay
there.
To
Increase Speed While Using
Cruise Control
Here’s the second way to
go
to a higher speed:
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the
first:
1.
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2.
Push the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
1.
Move the Cruise switch from
“ON”
to
“Resume/Accelerate.” Hold it there until you get up
to the speed you want, and then release the switch.
2.
To
increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to “Resume/Accelerate” for less than half
a second and then release it. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will
go
about
1
mph
(1.6
kmh)
faster.
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To
Reduce Speed While Using Cruise
Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
1.
Push in the button at the
end of the lever until
you reach the lower
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off
the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier.
speed you want, then
Using Cruise Control
on
Hills
release it. How well your Cruise Control will work
on
hills
2.
To
slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you’ll go
1
mph
(1.6
km/h) slower.
depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may have
to
step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When
going downhill, you
may
have to brake or shift to
a
lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course,
applying the brake takes
you
out
of
Cruise
Control.
Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t
use Cruise Control
on
steep hills.
To
Get Out
of
Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn
off
the Cruise Control:
To
Erase Speed Memory
When you turn
off
the Cruise Control or the ignition,
your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased.
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Move the Cruise
switch
to
"'OFF.''
(The
"CRUISE'
ligfit will
go
aut.)
Cruise and Resume Lights
The CRUISE light tells you
when you have your cruise
control on.
The RESUME light comes
on
when you push the
Resume/Accelerate button
until you reach
yov
set
speed again.
Lights
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1
0
Headlights
The LIGHTS switch controls these light systems:
Taillights
Parking Lights
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License Lights
Sidemarker Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
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Interior Courtesy Lights
Push
the LIGHTS switch
to
turn
the headlights on or
off.
Push the
"P"
(PARK)
switch to turn the parking
lights
on
or
off.
Headlight ''On" Warning
If
the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone
when you turn the ignition off and open the driver's
door.
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Panel and Interior Lights
The instrument panel light
brightness can be adjusted
when the parking or
headlights are
on.
Slide the
lever toward HI to make
them brighter; toward
LO
to
dim them. Push the lever to
INT to
turn
on the interior
lights.
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Twilight Sentinel
Twilight Sentinel turns your
headlights
on
and
off
by
sensing how dark it
is
outside.
To operate
it,
leave the light switch off and move the
Twilight Sentinel control to any position but
OFF.
If you move the control. all the way to
MAX,
your lights
will remain on for three minutes after you turn
off
your
engine.
If
you move the control almost all the way in the
other direction, the lights will
go
off
quickly when you
turn off your engine. You can change this delay time
from only a few seconds to three minutes.
Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime Running Lights
(Canada Only) work with the light sensor
on
top of your
instrument panel. Don’t cover it up, if you
do
it will read
“dark” and your lights will come on.
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-Headlights
Reminder
Light (Canada Only)
If
your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, this
light will go on at night to remind you to turn on the
headlights.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that
“Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature,
in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours.
DRL
are required
on
new vehicles sold in Canada.
Your
DRL
work with a light sensor on top of
the
instrument panel. Don’t cover it up.
The low beam headlights will come
on
at reduced
brightness in daylight when:
The ignition is on.
The headlight switch is off, and
The transaxle
is
not in
“P”
(Park).
At dusk, if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned
on,
the
exterior lights will come on automatically and the low
beams will change to
full
brightness. At dawn, the
exterior lights will
go
out and the low beams will
change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the
headlight switch is
off).
If the Twilight Sentinel
is
off,
at
dusk a “HEADLIGHTS SUGGESTED” message will
appear on the instrument panel to remind you to turn. on
the headlights.
Of
course, you may still turn on the headlights any time
you need to.
.
To
idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the
transaxle into
T“
(Park). The DRL will stay off until
you shift out of “P”.(Park).
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Mirrors
Automatic (Option) Settings
Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror.
The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlights
behind you.
It
detects changes
in
light, and then adjusts
for day or night operatiol-~
During the day the mirror reflects all the light from
behind your car. At night, when the glare is too high, it
changes to the night mode. Then,
it
reflects only part of
the light from behind you. When the mirror changes to
the night mode, it holds that position until glare is no
longer present.
MIN:
The minimum setting
is
suggested when driving
where glare conditions change
often.
'"in"
works well
for city driving at night.
MAX:
Maximum sensitivity is a good setting for
highway driving in light traffic. The mirror
starts
to
darken in any glare, such as headlights a long way
behind your car.
OFF:
The mirror will stay in the day mode.
Time Delay
The mirror delays before switching from the night back
to the day position.
This
delay prevents rapid changing
of the mirror as you drive under lights and through
traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in
"R"
(Reverse), the mirror shifts to the day mode. This gives
you a bright image in the mirror as you back up.
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Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two
photocells that make the mirror work.
Outside
Mirrors
The electric mirror control is on the driver's door.
Move the switch to the right
(R)
or left
(L)
to choose a
mirror. Press any
of
the four buttons to move the mirror
in the direction desired.
Adjust each mirror
so
you can just see the side
of
your
car and the area behind your car.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
The left outside mirror
is
heated when you turn
on
the
rear window defogger.
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right side mirror
is
convex.
nvex
mirror's
surface is curved
the driver's seat.
so
you can see more
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CAUTION:
If
you aren't used to
a
convex mirror, you can
hit another vehicle.
A
convex mirror can make
things (like other vehicles) look farther away
than they really are.
If
you cut too sharply into
the right lane,
you
could hit
a
vehicle on your
right. Check your inside mirror or glance over
your shoulder before changing lanes.
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Astroroof
(Option)
The control
is
on the roof bet1 leen the windshield and
the sunroof. With Retained
Ai
lcessory Power, the
sunroof can be opened or cloq ;d during the
10
minute
period after you have turned our ignition
OFF.
Or, the
ignition switch will have to b
in
the RUN position.
The
sunshade can be opened
1
!y
grasping the handle at
the ffont
of
the shade and slid ing it to the rear. It
will
open automatically with the iding..glass panel.
It
must
be
closed manually.
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To
open the glass to an angled venting position, press
and hold the forward portion
1
rf
the switch until it stops.
To
close it, press and hold th$ rear Eortion of the switch
until it stops.
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To open the sliding glass sund 2of completely, press and
hold the rear portion of the
svi
itch.
To
close the sunroof,
press and hold the front portia
n
of the switch until it
stops.
The sunroof cannot be operata
d
manually if your car has
an electrical power failure.
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Ashtrays
The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.
To
remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on
the snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and out.
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Cigarette Lighter Console and Cupholder
It’s near the ashtray.
To
use the cigarette lighter, push it
all the way in and let it go. When it’s ready, it will pop
back by itself.
Electronic Level Control
This
feature keeps the rear of your car level as the load
changes. It is automatic
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you don’t need to adjust
anything. You may hear the electronic compressor
operate even when the load hasn’t changed. This is
normal.
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The center console has space for cassette storage, a
coinholder and a cupholder. The cupholder is on the
front of the storage console. Press on the exposed edge
of the cupholder, and it will slide out for use. Press the
front edge again, to slide it back to it’s storage position.
Rear License Plate Holder
To use it, open the
trunk
lid and slide your license plate
into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theft of
the plate.
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The Instrument Panel: Your
Speedometer
and
Odometer
Information System
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
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per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour
(lun/h).
Your
odometer shows how far
your
vehicle has been driven,
in either miles (used in the
U.S.)
or
kilometers (used in
Canada).
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Your instrument panel is designed to let’you know at a
glance how your car
is
running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many
other
things
you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically.
Your Buick has a “tamper-resistant odometer.” Your
odometer will read
ERROR
if someone has tampered
with it.
You may wonder what happens if your Buick has to
have a new instrument panel cluster installed. The new
odometer doesn’t need to be reset because your car has a
body computer module (BCM) which stores the mileage
in its memory.
If
the BCM is changed the chip with the
mileage
is
transferred to the new BCM.
If
the BCM is
damaged and the mileage is lost, then a label on the
driver’s door must show the old reading and when the
new one was installed.
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Press and hold the Test
button with your car in Park
or
Neutral. This test makes
sure all your bulbs and bar
graph segments are
working.
If
any are not
working, have the bulbs
replaced.
Display
Selection Test
By pushing the E/M
(Englishmetric) button, the
digital display can be
changed to read English
(miles) or metric
(kilometers).
Push the speed select button to change the digital and
graphical speed display to a graphical speed display
only. Push it again, and only the digital speed is
displayed. Push
it
a third time and you will be back to
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the original display.
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Trip Odometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
A
trip odometer can tell
you
how many miles you have Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
driven since you last set it wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
back to zero.
TO
reset, push expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention
to
the button. your warning lights and gages could also
save
you or
others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be or
is
a problem
with one
of
your vehicle's functions.
As
you will see in
the details on the next few pages, some warning lights
come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to
let you know they're working.
If
you are familiar with
this section, you should not be alarmed when this
happens.
This section describes the warning lights and gages that
are on your vehicle. The pictures will help
you
locate
them.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together
to
let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells
you
what to do about it. Please follow the manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
--
and even
dangerous.
So
please get to
know
your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
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Fuel
Gage
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Your fuel gage is a bar graph. When you fill the tank,
the bar segments will light up. The fuel gage shows
about how much fuel is in your
tank.
It works only when
the ignition is on. When the fuel gage shows only two
bar segments the
“LOW’
light will come on.
If
the fuel
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supply is in the one bar segment, the yellow warning bar
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will flash to remind you to get more fuel soon.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts
off
before the
gage reads
“F’.
It
takes
more
(or
less) gas to
fill
up than the gage
said. For example, the gage said
1/2
full, but it took
more
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or
less
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than half of the tank’s, capacity to fill
it.
Engine
Oil
Pressure Gage and
Light
When
“LOW,
comes
on
there could
be
a
problem
with your engine oil
pressure.
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Here are concerns some owners have had about the fuel You can also read your oil pressure directly from the
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gage. All these situations are normal and indicate gage on your instrument panel.
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nothing wrong with the fuel gage.
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When the
“LOW
OIL
LEVEL”
light comes on you
should check your engine oil level and
fill
if
necessary.
See Engine Oil in the Index.
There are three ways the
LOW
light can come on
briefly. Those
three
are normal and don’t show a
problem. These three ways are:
1.
2.
3.
could be low on
oil,
or you might have some other
oil problem.
CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving
if
the
oil
pressure is
low.
If
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Tachometer
When you turn the key to “Run,” the
“LOW’
light will The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is going. It
come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery displays engine speed
in
revolutions per minute
(RPM).
charging systems are working.
If
a light stays on, you
As
engine speed increases, the bars light up on the
need service, and you should take your Buick to the tachometer display. Each bar represents
100
RPM.
Do
dealer at once.
To
save your battery until you get there, not operate your car’s engine in the red line range. If
turn
off
all accessories, and set your air system to you
do,
you can cause severe engine damage.
“OFF.”
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Brake
System Warning Light
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Your Buick’s hydraulic
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two parts. If one part isn’t
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working, the other part can
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still work and stop
you.
For
’
good braking, though, you
brake system is divided into
1
well.
need both parts working
If
the warning light goes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This
light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it
doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so
it will
be
ready to
warn you if there’s a problem.
This light will also come
on
when you set your parking
brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t
release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake
is
fully released,
it
means you have a brake problem.
If
the
light comes on while driving, pull
off
the road and stop
carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push. Or, the pedal may
go
closer to the floor. It may
take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)
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CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if
the brake warning light is
on.
Driving with the
brake warning light on can lead
to
an accident.
If
the light
is
still on after you’ve pulled
off
the
road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle
towed for service.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light
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If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving,
stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. Then start
With anti-lock, this light the engine to reset the system.
If
the light still stays on,
will go on when you start or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick
your engine and may stay needs service. Unless the regular brake system’ warning
on for several seconds or light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not
so.
anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light
is
also on, see “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come
on when you are driving with
a
compact spare tire.
If
this happens, the light means you won’t have anti-lock
until you replace the compact spare, with a full-size tire.
If the warning light stays on after you replace the
compact spare with
a
full-si.ze tire, or if it comes
on
again when you’re driving, your Buick needs service.
That’s normal.
If
the light doesn’t come on, have
it
fixed
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so
it
will be ready to warn you if there
is
a problem.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light and Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service
Engine Soon Light)
the engine
off
as soon as
possible.
HOT COOLANT CAN
BURN
YOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
A computer monitors operation
of
your fuel, ignition
and emission control systems. This light should come on
when the ignition
is
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show you it
is
working.
If
it does not come on
at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays
on,
or it comes
on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that
you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for
service soon.
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‘Electrical Problem Warning Light
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This
light
will come on if
an elecpical problem has
been
detected.
Have
your
vehicle inspected by your
Buick dealer right away.
Door Ajar Light
“DOOR
AJAR”
will light
to
warn
you
that
one
of
your doors
is
not shut
completely
when
you
shift
out
of
PARK.
Hazard
Warning
Flasher Service
A/C
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This light on your
instrument panel lets you
know when you have the
hazard warning flashers
on.
When the hazard flashers are on, your turn signals will
not work.
If
you apply the brakes, the flashing will stop
until’you release the brake pedal. See “Hazard Warning
Flashers”
in
the
Index for more information.
If
this light stays on
60
seconds or more, your air
conditioning system needs
service. It comes
on
as
a
bulb cheek, whenever you
turn
the ignition to “Run”.
Part
3
Comfort
Controls
&
Audio
Systems
your
Bui&
Comfort Control System
Your Buick has.an Electronic Touch Climate Control,
This
part
tells
you
how
to
make
your
air system work
:for you.
Fresh air
from
outside your vehicle flows through
you
Buick when the car is moving. When the vehicle is not
moving, you can get outside air to flow through by
selecting any
air
choice (except the rear window
defogger) and the
HI
fan speed.
here's how' your system looks:
Air
Outlets
Adjust the direction
of
air flow
by
moving the louvered
vents.
Exterior
Temp
Off
Press this button to display
outdoor temperature. Press
it a.gah
to
return
to
the
regblar display. The outside
temperature will display
if
the system
is
“OFF”.
When the system is
off,
the
ventilatioh system will
alhw air to
flow
through
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your
Buick when the
vehi@e
is
moving. The
system
w’ill
try
to
keep the
.air at the chosen
temperature, unless it is
very hot
or
very cold
outside.
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Auto
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To
choose the temperature When the system
is
set far
you- want maintained inside automatic, air
will
come
the vehicle, press the
TEMP
from the floor outlets, the
A
or for warmer or instrument panel outlets or
cooler. both. Fan speed will vary
(unless a blower
LO
or
HI
:.if,
button has been pushed) as
the system gets to and
maintains the temperature
setting you have selected.
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You can choose from
60
OF
(1
6
"
C),
for maximum
1
cooling, and
90'
F
(33
"C),
for maximum heating. It is
The display will show the selected temperature and
blower speed.
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not necessary to choose the extreme temperature to get In cold weather the system will delay turning on the
the system to heat
or
cool at the maximum. The system blower, to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the
does it automatically. delay depends
on
engine coolant temperature, outside
temperature and time since the engine was last started.
Pushing a
LO
or
HI
blower button will override this
delay, and will turn on the blower.
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To rid the system
of
stale air in warm weather, air will
come out of the floor outlets for a short time.
Fan
Speed
Bi-Level
H
The speed of the blower fan is controlled automancally'
if you have the fan on AUTO.
However, if you want the blower fan to run at a lower
speed, push
v.
If
you want to raise the
blower speed, push
A.
The blower speed will go
lower or higher with
every
push of the button until
the lowest or highest
speed is reached.
This
setting
is
designed for
use on sunny days where
the-air is only moderately
warm or cool. On days like
these, the sun may
adequately
warm
your
upper body, but your lower
body may not be warm
enough.
The Bi-level setting directs outside air into your vehicle
in two ways. Cool air is directed toward your upper
body through the front instrument panel outlets,
while
slightly warmed air is directed through the heater outlet
at your feet.
The air conditioner compressor operates in all Air
Conditioned positions, and the Defrost position when
the
outside temperature is above
40
OF
(8
C)
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Econ
Heater
You can
use
this when
JT~~E'
To
warm the air, press
HTR
don't need
to
cool the and adjust the temperature
outside air. The system
and
fan speeds for your
will work as-in the
AUTO
comfort.
Most
of the air
mode without cooling. will come
from
the floor
The air will come from
the
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outlets.
ingxument panel outlets
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Defrost
This setting will direct the
most air toward the
windshield. Use this when
there is fog
or
ice on the
Rear
Window
Defogger
f
windshield.
Defrost will work better if you clear any ice or snow
from the air inlet area between the hood and the
windshield.
Blower speed will be controlled automatically, or you
can choose another speed by pushing the HI
or
LO
buttons.
The lines you see
on
the
rear window will warm the
glass. Press the button to
start warming your window.
After
10
minutes, it will go
off
by itself,
or
by pressing
the button again will shut it
off.
If you need additional
warming time, push the
button again.
If you have the outside
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heated rearview mirror
option, the mirror heats
when the rear defogger is
turned on.
Audio
Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years
of
listening pleasure. But you will
get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your DelcoQ system can
do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
FM
Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10
to
40
miles
(16
to
65
km).
And,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound
to
come and go.
AM
The range for most
AM
stations
is
greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
redu
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the treble to reduce this noise.
AM
Stereo
This means the Delcoa system can receive C-QUAM@
stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country
use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not.
(C-QUAM@ is
a
registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.)
If your Delcoa system can get C-QUAM@, your
STEREO
light will come on when you’re receiving
it.
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CAUTION:
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost
undetectable until
it
is too late. Your hearing
can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound
that seems normal can be loud and harmful to
your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the
volume control on your radio to a safe sound
level before your hearing adapts to
it.
To help avoid hearing
loss
or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest
Increase volume slowly until you hear
setting.
comfortably and clearly.
To
Play
This
Radio
It
allows you to recall the frequency when the radio
It allows
you
to
hear the other side
of
the tape. Press
is playing.
the
upper
knob
while cassette is playing.
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Bal
The control behind the upper knob allows
you
to
balance the sound between the right and left speakers.
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The Lower Knob
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Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push it to get
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AMor FM.
Fade
The control behind the lower knob moves
the
sotifid
between your front and rear speakers.
Power
Press the On-Off button to
turn
the radio On or Off.
Seek
The Upper Knob
the next higher station and stop.
The upper
knob
does these things:
It controls the volume. Rotate clockwise to increase
Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek
Scan
When you press scan, the radio will go to the next
station and pause and keep scanning until you press scan
the volume.
It tells
YOU
the time. When the ignition is
off,
push to again.
display the time.
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Pushbuttons
The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations.
You
can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations
(7
AM
and
7
FM).
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tune in the desired station.
Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the
display.)
Within
5
seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons.
Whenever you press that button, the preset station
will return. In additional to the
4
stations set as
above, up to three additional stations may be preset
on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at
the same time.
Tune in the station you want.
Press SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display.)
Within
5
seconds, push any two adjoining
pushbuttons at the same time. (The station will return
when the same two buttons are pressed again.)
Clock
To set the clock,
0
Press the
SET
pushbutton.
0
Within
5
seconds, press and hold SCAN until the
0
Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute
correct hour appears on the display.
appears on the display.
Treble
Slide the treble lever up to increase the treble response.
If
station is weak or noisy, slide the treble lever down to
reduce the noise.
Bass
Slide the bass lever up to increase the bass response.
Adjust the bass lever to give a pleasing sound to your
ear.
DNR
Q
This is the Dynamic Noise Reduction button. DNR
Q
helps remove background hiss
from
the radio or tape
player. You may want to leave
it
pushed in all the time.
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To
Play
A
Cassette
Search
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are Push the ~J3mcH button to the right. TO search for the
30
to
45
minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than beginning of the next selection, push
FWD.
Push REV
that are
so
thin that they may not work well in this and the tape will reverse to the beginning of the current
player. selection.
With the radio on, push a tape into the slot marked
AUTO REVERSE (tape side goes
in
first).
Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs
for volume balance and fade just as you
do
for the radio.
The arrows indicate which side
of
the tape is being
Program
To
go from one side of the tape to the other, press the
upper knob.
Eject
played.
Your tape player has an AUTO REVERSE feature radio, press EJECT button.,
which automatically plays the other side of the tape after
the first side has played.
To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to the
Forward
To
advance the tape, press
FWD
and the tape will
rapidly
go
forward until you press the
REV
button
lightly.
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Reverse
To
reverse the tape, press
REV
and the tape
will
rapidly
reverse until you press the
FWD
button lightly.
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To
Play
This Radio
Power
Press POWER to
turn
the unit on
or
off
when the
ignition is
ON.
Volume Control
Press the
VOL
control to increase or decrease the
volume. For the preset listening level, press the center of
the
VOL
control.
Tune
Press the top
of
the TUNE control to tune in stations
higher
on
the AM or FM radio band. Press the bottom to
tune in stations lower
on
the band.
Seek
Press the SEEK
A
or to search forthe next station on
the AM,or FM radio band.
Scan
When you press scan, the radio will go to the next
station and pause and keep scanning until you press scan
again.
Pushbuttons
The five
(1-5)
pushbuttons can be used to preset up to
ten radio stations
(5
AM and
5
FM stations).
0
Tune
in
the
desired station.
0
Push SET.
0
Within
5
seconds, push one
of
the five pushbuttons.
Whenever you push that button, the preset station
will return.
Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting The Clock
To set the clock:
Push SET (with the ignition on and the radio
off').
Within
5
seconds, push and hold
SEEK
A
or until
Press and hold SCAN until the correct minute
the correct hour appears.
appears.
Recall
1
Press RCL to change the display between the clock and
the radio station frequency, when the radio is on. To
display the time with the ignition
off,
press RCL.
AM-FM
Press the
AM
or
FM
buttons to select either the
AM
or
FM
radio band. If
the
station is in stereo, a STEREO
indicator will also be displayed.
Fade
Press the top or the bottom
of
the FADE control to
adjust the balance between front and rear speakers. Press
the center
of
the control to restore equal speaker sound
balance. Balance between the left and right speakers is
preset and is not adjustable.
Bass
Press the.BASS
A
or
v
to increase or decrease bass
tones. For the
BASS
preset setting, press the center of
the control.
Treble
Press the TREB
A
or
v
to increase
or
decrease treble
tones. Press the center
of
the TREB control for the
preset level.
To
Play
A
Cassette
Tape equalization is automatically sensed and set.
Insertion
of
a
ta e also automatically disables DNR@
and activates &-Dolby
@
noise reduction. Note the
tape travel arrow. The tape will be traveling in that
direction until it reaches the end and automatically
changes direction, or until you press the PROG button.
Press POWER to turn the unit
on.
The radio will play
until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the
tape side goes
in
first).
Do
not use tapes that are longer
than
92
minutes
(46
minutes
on
each side).
Fwd (Forward)
Press
FWD
to advance the tape rapidly. Press FWD or
PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a
tape is advancing.)
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Rev (Reverse)
Press REV to reverse the tape rapidly. Press REV or
PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a
tape is rewinding.)
Cr02
Cr02 sets the tape bias. When playing high bias chrome
or metal tapes, press the Cr02 button (the button will
light). When playing standard tapes, press Cr02 again .to
shut it off.
Prog (Program)
Press PROG to change the side of the tape being played.
When the arrow pointing up is lit, the selections listed
on the top side of the tape are played. When the arrow
pointing down is lit, selections listed on the bottom side
of the tape are played. When the end of a tape is
reached, the other side will then play.
Seek
Press SEEK to search for the next selection. For the
search to stop, there must be at least a 4-second gap
between selections on the tape. The radio does not play
during SEEK.
Rept (Repeat)
Press REPT to repeat a selection on the tape. For the
search to stop, there must be at least a 4-second gap
between selections
on
the tape. The radio does not play
during REPT.
Ejet (Eject)
Press EJCT to remove the cassette from the tape player
(the radio will then play.) The tape will eject even when
the ignition is
off.
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To
Play This Radio
Tune
Press the top
of
the
TUNE
control to tune in stations
higher
on
the
AM
or
FM
radio band. Press the bottom to
tune in stations lower on the band.
Seek
Press the
SEEK
A
or to search for the next station on
the
AM
or
FM
radio band.
Scan
When
SCAN
is pressed, the radio will go to the next
station and pause and keep scanning until
you
press scan
again.
Pushbuttons
The five
(1-5)
pushbuttons can be used to preset up to
e
Tune in the desired station.
Push
SET.
Within
5
seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons.
Power
ten radio stations
(5
AM
and
5
FM
stations).
Press POWER to turn the unit on or
off
when the
ignition
is
ON.
Volume Control
Press the VOL control to increase or decrease the Whenever
you
push that button, the preset station
volume. For the preset listening level, press the center of will return.
the VOL control. Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting
The
Clock
To set the clock:
0
0
0
Push SET (with the ignition on and the radio
off).
Within
5
seconds, push and hold SEEK
A
or until
the correct hour appears.
Press and hold
SCAN
until the correct minute
appears.
Recall
Press RCL to change the display between the clock and
the radio station frequency, when the radio is on.
To
display the time with the ignition off, press RCL.
AM-FM
Press the
AM
or
FM
buttons to select either the
AM
or
FM
radio band. If the station is in stereo, a STEREO
indicator will also be displayed.
Balance
Press the left, right, front or rear speaker controls to
adjust speaker balance. Press the center of the control to
restore equal speaker sound balance.
Equalizer
Your
equalizer enables you to adjust five separate sound
frequencies. Slide an equalizer control up to emphasize
a frequency, down to de-emphasize it. It's best to begin
with all the controls in the middle position, then adjust
each control as you like.
To
Play
A
Cassette
Tape equalization
is
automatically sensed and set.
Insertion of a ta e also automatically disables
DNR@
and activates &-Dolby
B@
noise reduction. Note the
tape travel arrow. The tape will be traveling in that
direction until it reaches the end and automatically
changes direction, or until
you
press the PROG button.
Press POWER
to
turn the 'unit on. The radio will play
until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the
tape side goes in first). Do not use tapes that are longer
than
92
minutes
(46
minutes on each side).
Fwd (Forward)
Press
FWD
to
advance the tape rapidly. Press FWD or
PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a
tape is advancing.)
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Rev (Reverse)
Press
REV
to reverse the tape rapidly. Press
REV
or
PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while
a
tape is rewinding.)
Cr02
This button sets tape bias. When playing high bias
chrome or metal tapes, press the
02
button (the button
will light).
When
playing standard "tapes, press
02
again to shut it
off.
Prog (Program)
Press PROG to change the side
of
the tape being played.
When the arrow pointing up is lighted, the selections
listed on the top side
of
the tape are played. When
the
arrow pointing down is lighted, selections listed on the
bottom side
of
the tape are played. When the end
of
a
tape is reached, the other side
will
then play.
Seek
r""
Press
SEEK
to search for the next selection. For the
search to stop, there must be at leasf a.4-second gap
between selections on the tape. The radio does not play
during
SEEK.
Rept (Repeat)
Press
REFT
to repeat
a
selection on the tape.
For
repeat
".
to stop, there must be at least a &second gap between
the selections on the tape.
Ejct (Eject)
Press EJCT to remove the cassette from the tape player
(the radio will then play.)
The
tape will eject even when
the ignition is
off.
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To
Play
a
Compact
Disc
If the disc comes back out and
"Err"
appears on the
display, it could be that:
n..
Before you begin, please note:
DO
NOT use mini-discs
that are called singles. They won't eject.
Use full-size
compact discs only.
Press POWER to turn the system on.
Insert a disc part way into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc
should play.
0
0
0
0
The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched, or wet.
There's too much moisture in the air.
(If
there is,
wait about one hour and
try
again.)
The disc player is too hot.
If
the disc player is very
hot, or if you're driving
on
a very rough road, the
j.
disc may come out or not play.
As
soon as things get
back to normal, the disc should play.again.
Trak (Track)
Press and release TRAK to advance the disc to the
next track. (There must be, at least a 4-second gap
between tracks.) Press
TRAK
4
to reverse the disc to
the previous gap between tracks.
Rcl.(Recall)
Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again
within
5
seconds to see how long it has been playing.
The track number also appears when you change the
volume or when a new track
starts
to play.
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Comp (Compression)
Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passages
more equal
in
volume.
Scan
Press SCAN to hear the first ten seconds of each track.
Press it again to stop scanning.
stop
Press STOP and the disc will stop and the radio
will
play. To return to the disc, press STOP again. It will
resume playing at the point where it stopped.
Ejct
(Eject)
Press EJCT and the disc will eject and the radio will
play. The disc will start at track
1
when you reinsert the
disc.
Press the POWER button or turn ignition
off
to stop the
disc player. The disc stays in the player and will resume
playing at the point where it stopped.
Care
of
Your
Cassette Tape Player
A
tape- player that
is.
not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced
sound
quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away
from
contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each
month or after every
15
hours of use. If
you
notice a
reduction
in
sound quality,
try
a
known
good cassette to
see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If
this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
Clean your tape player with a wiping-action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette, aild follow the directions
provided with it.
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Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
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Care
of
Your Compact
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
clean,
soft
cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well
if
it’s cleaned from time to time.
To
Clean the Antenna Mast:
1.
Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
full mast extension.
2.
Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
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3..
Wipe cloth over
the
mast sections,
removing
any
dirt.
4,
Wipdry with clean cloth before retracting.
5.
Make the antenna
go
up.and down by turning the
.6.
Then repeat if necessary.
radio
or
ignition on and
off.
Don’t
lubricate
the
could
damage
it.
If
the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit
and follow
the
instructibns in the
kit.
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A
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WR0:NG
WAY
RED
means STOP. It may also indicate that some
movement is not allowed. Examples are
DO
NOT
ENTER and
WRONG
WAY.
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RAILROAD
ADVANCE
CROSSING
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NARROW
BRIDGE
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LOW
SHOULDER FLAGGER AHEAD
Y
Y
WORKERS
AHEAD
YELLOW
indicates a general warning. Slow down and
be careful when you see a yellow sign. It may signal a
railroad crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some
other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow
solid line painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.”
ORANGE
indicates road construction or maintenance.
You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign,
as part
of
the road may be closed
off
or tom up. And
there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around,
too.
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HOSPITAL
INFORMATION
BLUE
signs with white letters show motorists' services.
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GREEN
is used
to
guide the driver. Green signs may
indicate
upcoming
freeway exits
or
show the direction
you
should turn
to
reach a particular place.
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CANOEING SWIMMING
BROWN
signs point out recreation areas or points
of
historic
or
cultural interest.
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nvad
Signs
The shape
of
the sign
will
tell you something,
too.
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An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means
STOP.
It is always red with white letters.
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A DIAMOND-shaped
sign
is
a
warning of
something ahead
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for
example, a curve, steep
hill, soft shoulder, or a
narrow bridge.
A TRIANGLE, pointed
downward, indicates
YIELD.
It
assigns the
right-of-way to traffic on
certain approaches to an
intersection.
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A TRIANGULAR
sign
also
is
used..on two-lane
roads to indicate
a
NO
PASSING
ZONE.
This
sign will be on the left
side of the roadway.
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u
KEEP
RIGHT
LEFT
OR
THROUGH
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ONLY
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RIGHT TURN
ONLY
RECTANGULAR (square
or
oblong) signs show speed
limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such
information as distances to cities.
Symbols
on
Road
Signs
There are many international road signs in use today.
The basic message
of
many
of
these signs is
in
pictures
or graphic symbols.
A
picture within a circle with a
diagonal line across it shows what
not
to do.
Traffic
Lights
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We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often
green arrows are being used in the lights for improved
traffic control. On some multilane roads, green arrows
light up, indicating that traffic
in
one or more lanes can
move or make
a
turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no
matter what.” You’ll still need to proceed with caution,
yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes
to other vehicles.
Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that
you must stop before turning on red.
REVERSIBLE
LANE
0.N
LANE
ROADWAY
MULTI-
time.
A
green arrow
means
you
may
drive
in
that lane.
Look
for the signs posted to
warn
drivers what
hours
and days these systems are in effect.
Pavement
Markings
NO
PASSING
ZONE
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Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals.
They give information to drivers without taking
attention from the roadway.
A
solid yellow line on your
side of the road or lane means “don’t cross.”
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Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use
reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours.
A
red
X
light above a lane means no driving in that lane at that
Your
Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite,
it’s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing.
And in some places the law requires driver signals.
urn
and lane change signals. Always signal when you
plan to turn or change lanes.
If
necessary, you can use hand signals out the window:
Left arm straight out for a left turn, down for slow or
about-to-stop, and up for a right turn.
Slowing down. If time allows, tap the brake pedal once
or twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns
the driver behind you.
Disabled. Your four-way flashers signal that your
vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See “Hazard Warning
Flasher” in the Index.
Traffic
Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important
information. The officer’s signals govern, no matter
what the traffic lights or other signs say.
The next section discusses some of the road conditions
you may encounter.
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
defensively.
Please start with
a
very important safety device in your
Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.)
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”
On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars,
often- followed by other children. Expect occupants in
parked cars to open doors into traffic. Watch for
movement in parked cars
--
someone may be about to
open a door.
Expect other drivers to run stop signs when
you
are on a
through street. Be ready to brake if necessary as you go
through intersections. You may not have to use the
brake, but
if
you do, you will be ready.
If you’re driving through a shopping center parking lot
where there are well-marked lanes, directional arrows,
and designated parking areas, expect some drivers to
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ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one
part of the lot.
Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them.
In
general,
you must give way to pedestrians even
if
you know you
have the right of way.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of
:‘accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough
.following distance. It’s the best defensive driving
maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never
Iknow when the vehicle in front of you
is
going to brake
or turn suddenly.
Here’s a final bit of information about defensive driving.
The most dangerous time for driving in the
U.S.
is very
early on Sunday morning. In fact,
GM
Research studies
show that the most and the least dangerous times for
driving, every week, fall on the same day. That day is
Sunday. The most dangerous time is Sunday from
3
a.m.
to
4
a.m. The safest time is Sunday from
10
a.m. to
11
a.m. Driving the same distance on a Sunday at
3
a.m.
isn’t just
a
little more dangerous than it is at
10
a.m. It’s
about
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times more dangerous!
That leads to the next section.
Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the
highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every
year. Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs
to drive a vehicle:
Judgment
Muscular Coordination
Vision
Police records show that half of all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol
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a driver, a
passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had
been drinking.
In
most cases, these deaths are the result
of someone who was drinking and driving. Over
25,000
motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of
alcohol, and thousands of people are injured.
Just how much alcohol is too much if
a
person plans to
drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then
drive. But
if
one does, then what’s “too mucli”?
It
can be
a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on
each person and situation, here is some general
information on the problem.
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The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is
drinking depends upon four things:
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How much alcohol is in the drink.
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The drinker’s body weight.
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The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking.
consume the alcohol.
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The length of time it has taken the drinker
to
According to the American Medical Association, a
180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355
ml) bottles
of
beer in an hour will end up with
a
BAC
of
about
0.06
percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks
if
each had 1
-
1/2 ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example,
if
the same person drank three double martinis
(3
ounces
or
90
ml
of
liquor each) within an
hour,
the person’s
BAC would be close to
0.12
percent. A person who
consumes food just before or during drinking will have a
,slightly lower BAC, level.
DRINKING
THAT
WILL
RESULT
IN
A BAC
OF
.05%
IN
THE TIME
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OF DRINKS
(as
In
picture)
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1
HOUR
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100 120
140
160
180
200
220
240
BODY
WEIGHT
IN
POUNDS
The law in most
U.S.
states sets the legal limit at a BAC
of
0.10
percent.
In
Canada the limit is
0.08
percent, and
in some other countries it’s lower than that. 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 is in the drinks, and how quickly the
person drinks them.
But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to
drive is affected well below a BAC of
0.10
percent.
Research shows that the driving skills of many people
are impaired at a BAC approaching
0.05
percent, and
that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are
impaired at BAC levels above
0.05
percent. Statistics
show that the chance
of
being in an accident increases
sharply for drivers who have a BAC of
0.05
percent or
above. A driver with a BAC level of
0.06
percent (three
beers in one hour for a 180-pound or
82
kg person) has
doubled his or her chance of having
an
accident. At a
BAC level of
0.10
percent, the chance of that driver
having an accident is six times greater; at a level of
0.15
percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And,
the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol
in one drink.
No
amount of coffee or number of cold
showers will speed that up.
“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an
emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a
child darts into the street?
A
person with
a
higher
BAC
might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the
collision.
There’s something else about drinking and driving that
many people don’t know. Medical research shows that
alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries
worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and
heart injuries. That means that
if
anyone who has been
drinking
--
driver or passenger
--
is in
a
crash, the
chance of being killed
or
permanently disabled is higher
than
if
that person had not been drinking. And we’ve
already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for
drinking drivers.
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Control
of
a Vehicle Braking
You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction
you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and time.
the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First,
you
have
to
decide
to
push
on
the brake
pedal,
at the places where the tires meet the road. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your
foot and do
it.
That’s reaction time.
Average reaction time is about
3/4
of a second. But
that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver
and as long as two or three seconds or more with
another. Age, physical condition, alertness,
coordination, and eyesight all play a part.
So
do alcohol,
drugs and frustration. But even in
3/4
of a second, a
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vehicle moving at
60
mph
(100
km/h)
travels
66
feet
(20
m). That could be a lot
of
distance in an emergency,
so
keeping enough space between your vehicle and others
is important.
Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s
easy to ask more
of
those control systems than the tires
and road can provide. That means you can lose control
of
your vehicle.
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And,
of
course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement or
gravel); the condition
of
the road (wet, dry, icy); tire
tread; and the condition of
your
brakes.
Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some,
however, overwork the braking system with poor
driving habits.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
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spurts
--
heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
--
rather than keeping pace ‘with traffic. This
is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool
between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much
faster
if
you do a lot
of
heavy braking.
Don’t “ride” the brakes by letting
your
left foot rest
lightly on the brake pedal while driving.
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CAUTION:
“Riding” your brakes can cause them to
overheat to the point that they won’t work well.
You
might not be able to stop your vehicle in
time to avoid an accident. If you “ride” your
brakes, they will get
so
hot they
will
require
a
lot
of pedal force to slow you down. Avoid “riding”
the brakes.
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Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.
You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in
front
of
you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with
ABS.
A
computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The
computer separately works the brakes at each front
wheel and at the rear wheels.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As
you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
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CAUTION:
Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to
get your foot up
to
the brake pedal.
If
you get
too
close to the vehicle
in
front of you, you
won’t have time to apply your brakes
if
that
vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though
you have anti-lock brakes.
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’,.
To
Use
Anti-Lock:
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the
anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake
pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
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Disc
Brake
Wear Indicators
Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or
be
heard all the time
your
vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
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vehicle serviced.
&tz
some
driving conditions
or
climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes 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.
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Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be
a
sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If
you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your
brakes might not adjust correctly.
If
you drive in that
way, then
--
very carefully
--
make a few moderate
brake stops about every
1000
miles
(
1600
km),
so
your
brakes will adjust properly.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time.
In many emergencies, steering can help you more than
even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If
you
lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but it
will take much more
effort.
Steering
Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A
lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction
of
the tires against
the
road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels.
If
there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going
in
the same direction.
If
you’ve ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While
you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can
control.
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either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once
you
have
avoided the object. You must then be prepared to steer
back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled
stop.
Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for
an unprepared driver. This is one
of
the reasons driving
experts recommend that you use your safety belts and
keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at
all times.
Off-Road
Recovery
You may find sometime that your right wheels have
dropped
off
the edge of a road onto the shoulder while
you’re driving.
If
the level
of
the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease
off
the
accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer
so
that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
You can turn the steering wheel
up
to
1/4
turn until the
right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn
your steering wheel to
go
straight down the roadway.
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If
the shoulder appears to be about four inches
(100
mm) or more below the pavement, this difference can
cause problems.
If
there is not enough room to pull
entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same
procedures. But if the right front tire scrubs against the
side of the pavement, do NOT steer more sharply. With
too much steering angle, the vehicle may jump back
onto the road with
so
much steering input that it crosses
over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it
back under control.
Instead, ease off again on the accelerator and steering
input, straddle the pavement once more, then try again.
Passing
The driver
of
a vehicle about to pass another on a
two-lane highway waits for just the right moment,
accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes
back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane
highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the
passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming
traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error
in
judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can
suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the
worst of all traffic accidents
--
the head-on collision.
So
here are some tips for passing:
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to crossroads for situations that might affect your
passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever
about making a successful pass, wait for a better
time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and
lines.
If
you can see a sign up ahead that might
indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.
A
broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to
pass (providing the road ahead
is
clear). Never cross
a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid
line, even
if
the road seems empty of approaching
traffic.
If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want
to pass isn’t aware of your presence,, tap the
horn
a
couple of times before passing.
Do
not get too close to the vehiclc
3u
want to pass
while you’re awaiting an opportunny. For one thing,
following too closely reduces your area of vision,
especially
if
you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,
you won’t have adequate space
if
the vehicle ahead
suddenly slows
or
stops. Keep back a reasonable
distance.
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When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t
get too close. Time your move
so
you will
be
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Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may
be slowing down
or
starting to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead
of
you.
Perhaps you
can ease a little to the right.
Loss
of
Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the thee control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In
any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer
and constantly seek an escape route or area
of
less
danger.
Skidding
In
a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always
possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your Buick’s
three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering
in
a curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too
much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A
cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best
handled by easing your foot
off
the accelerator pedal.
If
your vehicle starts to slide (as when you turn a corner
on a wet, snow- or ice-covered road), ease your foot
off
the acceleratorpedal as soon as you feel the vehicle start
to slide. Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to
go. If you
start
steering quickly enough, your vehicle
will straighten out.
As
it does, straighten the front
wheels.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel,
or
other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance 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 sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You
may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues
--
such as enoughewater, ice or packed snow on the road to
make
a
“mirrored surface”
--
and slow down when you
have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
helps
avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want to
go.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason
is
that some drivers are likely to be impaired
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by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See “Drunken Driving” in
the Index for more on this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare
from
headlights behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow
down and keep more space between you and other
vehicles. It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead
is going just by looking at its tail’lights.
Slow’’ down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlights can light up only
so
much road ahead.
In
remote areas, watch for’animals.
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
in
the daytime. But
as
we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
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vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night.
But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night.
They may cut down on glare from headlights, but they
also make a lot of things invisible that should remain
visible
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such as parked cars, obstacles, pedestrians,
or
even trains blocking railway crossings. You may want to
put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a
brightly-lighted service or refreshment area. Eyes
shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to
darkness back on the road. But be sure to remove your
sunglasses before you leave the service area.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It
can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for
your eyes
to
readjust to the dark. When you are faced
with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower
the hi.gh beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlights),
slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the
approaching lights.
If
there is a line
of
opposing traffic,
make occasional glances over the line of headlights to
make certain that one of the vehicles isn’t starting to
move into your lane. Once you are past the bright lights,
give
your
eyes time to readjust before resuming speed.
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contract repeatedly. You might even want
to
keep
a
cloth
and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to
clean your glass frequently.
Remember that your headlights light up.far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve.
Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects.
Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for
proper aim,
so
should your eyes be examined regularly.
Some drivers suffer from night blindness
--
the inability
to see in dim light
--
and aren’t even aware of it.
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Driving in
the
Rain
It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain
starts to fall while
you
are
driving. The surface may get
wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving
on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even
if
your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even
people walking. Road spray can often be worse for
vision than rain, especially
if
it comes from a dirty road.
So
it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good
shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled.
Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show
signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or
when strips of rubber start to separate
from
the inserts.
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads.
And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get
even less traction.
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CAUTION:
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t
work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling
to
one side. You could lose control of the
vehicle.
After driving through a large puddre of water or
a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until
your brakes work normally.
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Hydroplaning is dangerous.
So
much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
going through some car washes can cause problems, too. it has little or no contact with the road.
The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.
But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. You might not be aware of hydroplaning. You could
drive along for some time without realizing your tires
aren’t
in
constant contact with the road. You could find
out the hard way: when you have to slow, turn, move out
to pass
--
or if you get hit by a gust of wind. You could
suddenly find yourself out of control.
Hydroplaning doesn‘t happen often. But it can if your
tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or
if
the pressure
in
one or more is low. It can happen
if
a
lot of water
is
standing on the road.
If
you can see
reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles,
and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could
be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when it is raining, and be
.
careful.
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Other
.Rainy
Weather
Tips
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Turn on your headlights
--
not just your parking
lights
--
to help make you more visible to others.
Look
for hard-to-see vehicles corning from behind.
You may want to use your headlights even in
daytime if it’s raining hard.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray. If the road spray is
so
heavy you are
actually blinded, drop back. Don’t pass until
conditions improve. Going more slowly
is
better
than having an accident.
Use your defogger
if
it helps.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See
“Tires” in the Index.)
Driving in
Fog,
Mist
and
Haze
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Fog can occur with high humidity
or
heavy frost.
It
can,
be
so
mild that you can see through it for several
hundred feet (meters).
Or
it might be
so
thick that you
can see only a few feet (meters) ahead. It may come
suddenly to an otherwise clear road. And it can be a
major hazard.
When
you drive into a fog patch,
your
visibility will be
reduced quickly. The biggest dangers are striking the
vehicle ahead
or
being struck by the one behind. Try to
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Don’t use your high beams. The light will bounce
off
the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at
you.
Use your defogger.
In
high humidity, even a light
buildup of moisture on the inside of the glass will cut
down on your already limited visibility.
Run
your
windshield wipers and washer ‘occasionally. Moisture
can build up on the outside glass, and what seems to be
fog may actually be moisture on the outside of your
windshield.
Treat dense fog as an emergency.
Try
to
find
a
place to
pull off the road. Of course you want to respect
another’s property, but you might need to put something
between you and moving vehicles
--
space, trees,
telephone poles, a private driveway, anything ,that
removes you from other traffic.
If visibility is near zero and you
must
stop but are
unsure whether you are away from the road, tu_m your
lights on, start your hazard warning flasher, and sound
your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching
traffic.
Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough
ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay
your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead.
If
other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them.
City
Driving
One
of
the biggest problems with city streets is the
amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to
traffic signals.
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Obey all posted speed limits. But remember that they
are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions.
You may need to drive below the posted limit
in
bad
weather or when visibility is especially poor.
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Pull to the right (with care) and stop clear of
intersections when you see or hear emergency
vehicles.
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'Freeway
Driving
Entering the Freeway
the entering lane and
time
your approach. Try
lo
merge
into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on
your turn signal, check your rearview mirrors as you
move along, and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary.
Try
to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Driving on the Freeway
Once.you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it& slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.
If
you are
on
a
two-lane freeway, treat the right lane as the slow lane
and the left lane as the passing lane.
If
you are
on
a three-lane freeway, treat the right lane as
the slower-speed through lane, the middle lane as the
higher-speed through lane, and the left fane as the
passing lane.
Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors.
Then use your
turn
signal.
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways,
parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways)
are the safest of all roads. But they have their own
special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most of 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.
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Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind” spot.
If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a
freeway having more than two lanes, make sure another
vehicle isn’t about to move into the same spot. Look at
the vehicles two lanes over and watch for telltale signs:
turn signals flashing, an increase in speed,
or
moving
toward the edge of the lane. Be prepared to delay your
move.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following. distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
Leaving
the
Freeway
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance. Dashing across lanes at the last
minute is dangerous.
If
you miss your exit
do
not, under
any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the
next exit.
At each exit point is a deceleration lane. Ideally it
should be long enough for you to enter it at freeway
speed (after signaling, of course) and then do your
braking before moving onto the exit ramp.
Unfortunately, not all deceleration lanes are long enough
--
some are too short for all the braking. Decide when to
start
braking.
If
you must brake on the through lane, and
if there is traffic close behind you, you can allow a little
extra time and flash your brake lights (in addition to
your turn signal) as extra warning that you are about to
slow down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit spwd is usually posted. Reduce your speed
according to your speedometer, not to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds,
you may tend to think you are going slower than you
actually are. For example,
40
mph
(65
h/h)
might
seem like only
20
mph
(30
km/h).
Obviously, this. could
lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for
20
mph
(30
km/h)!
Driving a Long Distance
Although most long trips today are made on freeways,
there are still many made
on
regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular
highways is the same in some ways. The
trip
has
to
be
planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at
higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer
turns
behind the wheel. You’ll enjoy your trip more
if
you and
your vehicle are in good shape. Here are some tips for
a
successful long trip.
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Before Leaving
on
a Long
Trip
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Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along
your route? Should
you
delay your trip a short time
Make sure you’re ready.
Try
to be well rested.
If
you
to avoid a major storm system?
must start when you’re not fresh
--
such
as
after
a
day’s
work
--
don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
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Maps:
Do
you have up-to-date maps?
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of
the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
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the
Road
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?
If
you
keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help if
you
need it.
Here are
some
things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid:
Is
the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
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Wiper Blades:
Are
they in good shape!
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levels?
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Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
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Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is
the tread good enough for
long-distance driving?
Are
the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share
the
driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to
about
100
miles
(160
km) or two hours at a sitting.
Then, either change drivers or stop for some refreshment
like coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up.
But do stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way.
Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy.
On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways
that do not have controlled access, you’ll want to watch
for some situations not usually found on freeways.
Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers
with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and
school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road,
pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles. td even animals.
Highway Hypnosis
Is
there actually such a condition as “highway
hypnosis”?
Or
is
it
just plain falling asleep at the wheel?
Call
it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
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There is something about
an
easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush
of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in less than a second. and you could crash and be
injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that
it
can happen.
Then here are some tips:
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Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
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Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors frequently
and your instruments from time to time. This can
help you avoid a fixed stare.'
Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can
cause drowsiness. But don't wear sunglasses at
night. They will drastically reduce your overall
vision at the very time you need all the seeing power
you have.
If you get sleepy, pull
off
the road into a rest, service,
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an
emergency.
As
in any driving situation, keep pace with traffic and
allow adequate following distances.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills
or
mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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If you drive regularly in steep country, or
if
you're
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
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Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain
roads.
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Know how to
go
down hills. The most important
thing to know
is
thisi let your engine do some of the
slowing down. Don't make your brakes do it all.
Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or
long
hill.
That way, you will slow down without
excessive use of your brakes.
If you
don't
shift down, your brakes could get
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hot that they wouldn't work well. You would
then have poor braking
or
even none going
down a
hill.
You
could crash. Shift down
to
let
your engine assist your brakes on a steep
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Coasting downhill
in
"N" (Neutral) or with
the
ignition
off
is
dangerous. Your brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down. They could
get
so
hot that they wouldn't work well. You
could crash. Always have your engine running
and your vehicle
in
gear -]en you go downhill.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down
to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool
your
engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill
better.
Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane. That way, you won't be
surprised by a vehicle coming toward you
in
the
same lane.
It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you're
going uphill. You'll want
to
leave extra room to
pass.
If
a vehicle is passing you and doesn't have enough
room, slow down to make it easier for the other
vehicle to get by.
As
you go over the top
of
a hill, be alert. There could
be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an
accident.
Parking on Hills
You may see highway signs on mountains that
warn
of
special problems. Examples are long grades,
passing or no-passing zones,
a
falling rocks area, or
winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate
action.
Winter driving can present special problems. See
,
“Winter Driving”
in
the Index.
Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But
please be careful where you stop if you decide to look at
the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or parking
areas provided for scenic viewing.
Another part of this manual tells how to use your
parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index). But
on a mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing.
You
can
turn
your front wheels to keep your vehicle
from rolling downhill or out into traffic.
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Parking Downhill
Parking
Uphill
Turn
your wheels to the right.
You don't have to
jam
your tires against the curb, if
there is
a
curb.
A
gentle contact is all
you
need.
If
there is
a
curb,
turn
your wheels to the left if the curb
is at the right side of your vehicle.
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If
you're going uphill on a one-way street and you're
parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the
right.
If
there is
no
curb when you're parking uphill, turn the
wheels to the right.
If
there is
no
curb when you're parking uphill on the left
side
of
a one-way street, your wheels should be turned
to the left.
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Driving
on
Snow
or
Ice
Most
of
the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
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However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll
have
a
lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very
careful.
Include
an
ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of
windshield washer fluid,
a
rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a
red cloth, and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And,
if
you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of
sand, a piece
of
old carpet or a couple
of
burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items
in
your vehicle. What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice
can be even more trouble because it may offer the least
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traction of all.
You
can
get “wet ice” when it’s about
If
You’re
Caught
in
a
Blizzard
freezing
(32oF;
O°C)
and freezing rain begins to fall. Try
to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can
get there.
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Whatever the condition
--
smooth ice, packed, blowing or
loose snow
--
drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try
not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast,
the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under
the tires even more.
Your
anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make
a
hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the
anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping
sooner than you would on
dry
pavement. See “Anti-lock”
in the Index.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery
road.
Watch for slippery spots. The road might be
fine
until
you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise
clear road, ice patches may appear
in
shaded areas
where the
sun
can’t reach: around clumps of trees,
behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the
surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy
when the surrounding roads are clear.
If
you see a
patch
of
ice ahead of you, brake before you are on
it.
Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and
avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
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bags, rags, floor mats
--
anything you can wrap around
yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You can’t see
it
or
smell it,
so
you might not know
it
was
in
your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the ba
!
of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking
your exhaust pipe- And check ar
from time to time to be sure snow
collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that’s away from the wind. This
will
heir
keep
CO
out.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make
it
go
a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.
This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlights. Let the heater run for awhile.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
c
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lights will flash on and
off.
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Press the button in to make your front and rear turn
signal lights flash on and
off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even
if
the key isn't in.
To
turn
off
the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the
hazard warning flashers are on, your
turn
signals won't
work.
Other
Warning
Devices
If
you carry reflective triangles, you can set
one
up at
the side
of
the road about
300
feet
(100
m)
behind your
vehicle.
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1
Jump
Starting
1
If
your battery has run down, you may want to use
1
another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start
your
1
Buick. But please follow the steps below
to
do
it safely.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain
ass
that can explode or
They contain enough electricity to burn
ignite.
you.
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If
you
don’t
follow
these steps exactly, some or
all
of
these things can
hurt
you.
cowered by your warrant
Trying
to
start your Buick by pushing
or
pulling
it
won’t work,
and
it
could damage your vehicle.
To
Jump
Start
Your
-’
ick:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
2.
Get the vehicles close enough
so
the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure-the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If
they are, it could cause a ground
connection
you
don’t want.
You
wouldn’t be able to
start
your
Buick,
and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
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CAUTION:
u
could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
arking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
utomatic transaxle
in
“P” (Park) or a manual
axle
in
“N” (Neutral).
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3.
Turn
off
the ignition on both vehicles. Turn
off
all
lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This
will
avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
4.
Open the hoods and locate
the
batteries.
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CAUTION:
An
electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands; clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
~~
Find the positive
.(+)
and negetive
(-),
terminals on
each battery.
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CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this,
and some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more
light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@
battery installed
in
every new
GM
vehicle. But if
a battery has filler caps, be sure the right
amount of fluid
is
there. If
it
is low, add water to
take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas
could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get
it
on you.
If
you accidentally get
it
in
your eyes or
on
your
skin,
flush the place with
water and get medical help immedia
y.
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5.
Check that theJumper cames don’t have loose
wr
missing insulation.
If
they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before
you
connect the cables, here are some things
you
should
know.
Positive
(+)
will
go
to
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
will
go
to
negative
(-)
or a metal
engine part. Don’t connect
(+)
to
(-)
or
you’ll get
a
short that would damage the batterv and maybe other
parts, too.
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CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engines are
running.
6.
Connect the red
positive
(+)
cable
to the positive
(+)
terminal
of
the
vehicle with the
dead battery. Use a
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remote positive
(+)
,
.
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terminal if the
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vehicle has one.
7.
Don’t let the other
end touch metal.
Connect it to the
positive
(+)
terminal
of
the
good
battery. Use a
remote positive
(+)
terminal if the
vehicle has one.
8.
Now
connect the
black negative
(-)
cable to the good
battery’s negative
(-)
terminal.
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end
of
the negative cable doesn’t go
to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted
metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
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9.
Attach the cable at
least
18
inches
(45
cm) away
from
the
dead
battery, but
not
near engine
parts
that move.
The
electrical
.connection is just
as
good
there,, but
‘the.
chance
of
sparks.
getting back
to
the
battery is
much less.
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10.
Now
start
the vehicle with the good battery and run
11.
Try to
start
the vehicle with the dead battery.
the engine for awhile.
If it won’t
start
after a few tries,
it
probably needs
service.
12.
Remove the cables
in
reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
Towing
Your
Vehicle
Before
you
do anything, turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
Try to have a
GM
dealer or a professional towing
service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is When you call, tell the towing service:
a sling-type
(A)
Or a wheel-lift (B) Or Car carrier
(c)
tow
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That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
truck.
.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
If your ‘vehicle has been changed or modified since it
was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting,
or
special tires and wheels, these
instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
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Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If
there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator
-know that this manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to
see them.
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CA
TlON:
To
help-avok rjury to you or others:
Never let passengers ride
in
a vehicle that
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Never tow fastt than safe or postec
Never tow
ith
damaged parts not fully
Never get under your vehicle after
it
has
Always use separate safety chains on
is
being towed.
speec
secured.
been lifted by the tow truck.
each.side when towing a vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION:
(Continued)
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Never use
“J”
hooks.
Use T-hooks
instead.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a.
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
Do
not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral
and the parking brake released.
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CAUTION:
t
A
vehicle can fall from a car carrier
if
it
isn’t
properly secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
The vehicle should be tightly secured with
chains
or steel cables before
it
is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sha
.
edges underneath the towed vehicle.
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Position
a
4"
x
4"
wood beam across the sling chains
contacting the forward extensions of the engine cradle.
,
Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the
timber and the lower edge of facia.
Attach a separate safety
chain around the outboard
end
of
each lower control
arm.
Engine
Overheating
You
willi
find
a coolant temperature gage and
the
warning light about a hot engine on your Buick
instrument panel.
If
Steam
Is
Coming From Your Engine:
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CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine
can
burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming 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 the hood.
If
you keep driving when your engine
is
overheated, the liquids
in
it
can catch fire. You
or others could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if
it
overheats, and get out of the vehicle
until the engine is cool.
If
No
Steam
Is
Coming From Your Engine:
If
you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Id.le for long periods in traffic.
If
you
get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or
so:
1.
Turn off your air conditioner.
2.
Turn on your heater to
full
hot at the highest fan
3.
Try
to
keep your engine under load (in a drive gear
speed and open the window as necessary.
where the engine runs slower).
If you no longer have the overheat
warning,
you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes.
If
the warning doesn't come back
on,
you can
drive
normally.
If~the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there's still no
sign
of
steam, you can idle the engine
for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see
if
the warning stops. But then,
if
you still have the
warning,
TURN
OFF
THE ENGINE
AND
GET
EVERYONE OUT
OF
THE
VEHICLE
until it cools
down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
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When
you
decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll
see:
Coolant recovery tank
Radiator pressure cap
Electric engine fan
An electric fan under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
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If
the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t do anything else until it coals down.
The coolant level should be at or above
“FULL
COLD.”
If
it
isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses,
heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else
in
the cooling system.
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CAUTION:
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Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
--#
parts, can be very
hot.
Don't touch them. If you
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do, you can be burned.
Don't
run
the engine if there is a leak. If you run
the engine,
it
could lose all coolant. That could
..~
cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
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Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
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CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
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 proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you
or others could be burned. Use a
5060
mix of
clean water and a proper antifreeze.
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CAUTION:
You can be burned
if
you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn
if
the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank
is
at or
above
“FULL
COLD,”
start
your vehicle.
If
the overheat warning continues, there’s one more
thing
you
can try. You can add the proper coolant mix
directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is
cool before
you
do it.
A
CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator
pressure cap
--
even a little
--
they can come out
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at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling 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 the pressure cap.
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How
to
Ad,d
Coolant
to
the
Radiator
You can remove the
radiator pressure
cap when the
cooling system,
including the
radiator pressure
cap
and
upper
radiator hose, is no
longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops.
(Don't
press
down
while turning the pressure cap.)
If
you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
A
hiss means
there is still some pressure left.
1
2.
Then keep turning
the pressure cap,
but now push down
as you turn it.
Remove the
pressure cap.
3.
Fill the radiator
with the proper
mix, up to the base
of
the filler neck.
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1
4.
Then
fill
the coolant recovery
tank
to
“FULL
COLD.’3
6.
Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe
-
5.
Put the cap back on the coolant recovery
tank,
but engine fan.
filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mix through the filler neck until
the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
leave the radiator pressure cap
off.
7.
By this time the coolant level inside the radiator
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8.
If
a
Tire
Goes
Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly.
If
air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to lepk out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If
a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot
off
the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a
stop well out of the traffic lane.
Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on
the pressure
cap
line
up
like this.
A
rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in
a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle
to
go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well
off
the road if possible.
If
your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use
your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over you or other
people. You and they could be badly injured.
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Find a level place to change your tire.
To
1.
Set the parking brake firmly.
2.
Put the shift lever
in
“P”
(Park).
3.
Turn off the engine.
prevent the vehicle from moving:
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To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move,
you can put chocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side of the
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The equipment you'll need
is
in
the trunk.
If
your Buick has
a
wire wheel cover it must be removed
to access the wheel nuts.
To
remove the wire wheel
cover, remove the center
of
the wheel cover by using
the wire wheel key wrench.
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Put the flat end into the
notch and carefully pry
off the small cover.
Remove the lock nut
by
inserting the key
,
wrench into the ,hole
in
the: center of the wheel
‘I’
,cover and turn
it
q1ockwis.e to loosen the
lock nut completely.
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If
your Buick has aluminum wheels, there are no wheel
covers that have to be removed.
Now you are ready to start using the jack and wheel
wrench to raise your vehicle. Using the wheel wrench,
loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
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Position the jack under the
3
vehicle. There is
a
notch
in
thk
frame
near each
of
the
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CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous.
If
the vehicle slips
off
the jack, you
could be badly injured
or
kill,ed. Never get under
a vehicle when it
is
supported only by
a
jack.
Raise the vehicle
by
rotating the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off
the ground
so
there is enough room
for
the spare tire to fit.
Remove all the wheel nuts and take
off
the flat tire.
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CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it
is
fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after
a
time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle.
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 rust or dirt off.
Remove any rust
or
dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting
surfaces or spare
wheel.
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Place the spare
on
the
wheel
.mounting
surface.
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Replace the wheel nuts
with
the rounded-end
of
the nuts
toward the wheel. Tighten'
each nut by hand
until
the
wheel
is
held against the
'
-
hub.
,
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Lower the vehicle
by
rotating the wheel wrench
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CAUTIO'N:
Never use
ail
or
grease
on
studs
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nuts.
If
you
d,o,
the
nuts
might
!corne
l~oose.
Your
w,heel
muld
fall
'off,
causing
a
serious
accident.
Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly
in
a
criss-cross
sequence as
shown.
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CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become
loose and even come
off.
This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If
you have to replace them, be sure to get the
right kind.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100
ft.
Ibs.
(140.m).
Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won't fit. Store the.whee1 cover
in
the trunk until
you have the flat tire repaired
or
replaced.
Now put all the equipment back securely
in
the trunk.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60
psi
(420
kPa).
The compact spare is made to go up
to
3,000
miles
(5000
km),
so
you can finish your trip and have your
full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of
course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in
good shape in case you need it again.
Your
anti-lock brake system warning light may come
on
when you are driving with a compact spare. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And
don’t
mix^
your compact spare
or
wheel with other
wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
and
its
wheel together.
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CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of
the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden .stop or collision,
loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all
these in the proper place.
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If You’re Stuck: In
Sand,
Mud, Ice
or
Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle
is
stuck is
to spin your wheels. The method known
as
“rocking”
can help
you
get out when you’re stuck, but you must
use caution.
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CAUTION:
If
you
let
your tires spin
at
high speed, they can
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 fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible.
Don’t spin the wheels above
35
mph
(55
km/h)
as shown on the speedometer.
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You can be injured
if
you try to
do
service work
on a vehicle without knowing enough about
it.
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Be sure you have
sufficient
knowledge,
experience, and the proper replacement
parts and tools before you attempt any
Be sure to use the proper nuts, 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.
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Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher: It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in
the U.S. and CGSB 3.5.92 in Canada. These fuels
should have the proper additives,
so
you should not have
to add anything to the fuel.
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in
the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels
should have the proper additives,
so
you should not have
to add anything to the
fuel.
In
the
U.S.
and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the
right kind of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see
“UNLEADED” right on the pump. And only unleaded
nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane
is
at least 87.
If
the octane is
less than
87,
you
may get a heavy knocking noise when
you drive. If it’s bad enough,
it
can damage your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you
still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
But don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when
you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal,
and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid
of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means
you have a problem.
What about gasoline with blending materials that
contain oxygen, such as MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no
more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol
is
ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel
that is no more than
10%
ethanol is fine for your
vehicle.
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
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Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help
prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel
system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your
emission control system working properly. It’s good €or
your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner
air.
Many gasolines are now blended with materials called
oxygenates. General Motors recommends that you use
gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE
and ethanol. By doing
so,
you can help clean the air,
especially in those parts
of
the country that have high
carbon monoxide levels.
In
addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By
doing
so,
you can help clean the air, especially in those
parts of the country that have high Ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their
gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and if they
have been reformulated
to
reduce vehicle emissions.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
U.S.
or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do
not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust
system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate
quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All of that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN).
General Motors
of
Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
P.O.
Box
828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
7N1,
Canada
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CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.
It
burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke
if
you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
-
-
The release
button
is
in
the
glove
box.
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Or you can use the release
lever
in
the trunk.
While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.
To
take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
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Then go to the front
of
the vehicle and locate the
secondary
hood
release. It is located under the
front
edge
of
the grill.
Push up on the secondary
hood
release lever, then lift
UD
the
hood.
A
CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from a---
underhood electric fan.
-
A
CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a fire. These include liquids like
gasoline,
oil,
coolant, brake fluid, windshield
washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You or others could be burned. Be careful not to
drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot
engine.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly.
Then just pull the hood down and close
it
firmly.
Engine
Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel.
In
order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine
oil
dipstick.is
directly behind the engine
fan..
Turn
off
the engine and
give the oil a
few
minutes
to drain back into the oil
pan.
If
you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show the
actual level.
To
Check
Engine
Oil:
Pull
’
1
out the dipstick and clean it
with a paper towel or cloth,
I.ii’
”
then push it
back
in all the
..
,
way. Remove it again,
When
to
Add
Oil:
If
the oil is at
or
below the
ADD
mark, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must
use tlwright kind. This section explains what kind
of
oil
to
use.
For
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications”
in
the Index.
Add engine oil at the engine oil fill cap next to the oil
dipstick.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the
proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
What
Kind
of
Oil
to
Use:
Look for three things:
.
sc
“SG’
must be
on
the oil container, either by itself or
combined with other quality designations, such as
“SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF,SG,CC,” etc. These letters
show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of
quality.
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RECOMMENDED
SAE
VISCOSITY BRADE ENGINE:
OILS
FOR
BEST
FUEL ECONOMY AND COW
STARTlW6,
SELECT THE
LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
OIL
FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
r
"F
-100
'
+a0
'
+60
+40
+20
'
7
"C
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+3a
.
+27
,+16
+4
-7
-
18
WEATHER
LOOK
@
FOR
THIS
LABEL
$+';J
--
SAE
T.
10W.30
PREFERRED
above
0°F
(-18°C)
IF
NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE
OILS
ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE
40
DEGREES
F
(4
DEGREES C).
DO NOT USE SAE
1OW-40,
SAE 2OW-50
OR
ANY OTHER GRADE
OIL
NOT RECOMMENDED
SAE
1OW-30
As shown in the viscosity chart,
SAE
1OW-30
is best
for
your
vehicle. However,
you
can use SAE
5W-30
'
if
it's going to be colder than
60
OF
(16
C) before
your next oil change. When it's very cold, below
O*F
(-18*C),
you should use
SAE
5W-30.
These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or
thickness.
Do
not use other viscosity oils such as SAE
1OW-40
or SAE
20W-50.
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Energy Conserving
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Oils with these words on the container will help you
save fuel.
This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil
containers to help you select the correct oil.
You should look for this on the oil container, and use
only
those oils that display the logo.
GM
Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada,
GM
Engine Oil)
meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Engine
Oil Additives:
Don't add anything to your oil.
Your Buick dealer is ready to advise
if
you think
something should be added.
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When
to
Change Engine Oil:
See
if
any one of these is
true for you:
Most trips are less than
4
miles
(6
km).
a
It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less
than
10
miles
(16
km).
0
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty places.
If
any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you
need to change your oil and filter every
3,000
miles
(5
000
km)
or
3
months
--
whichever comes first.
If
none of them is true, change the oil every
7,500
miles
(12
500
km)
or 12 months
--
whichever comes first.
Change the filter at the first oil change and at every
other oil change after that.
Engine
Block
Heater:
An engine block heater can
be
a
big help if you have to park outside in very cold
weather, -20
OF
(-29
C)
or colder. If your vehicle has
this option, see ?Engine Block Heater”
in
the Index.
What
to
Do
with
Used
Oil:
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Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be
sure
to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by
pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams
or bodies
of
water. Instead, recycle
it
by taking it
to
2
place that collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing
of
your used oil, ask your dealer, a
service station or a local recycling center for help.
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Air
Cleaner
As
you
face the front of the vehicle, the air cleaner is in
the front right section of the engine compartment. There
is a filter inside the air cleaner.
Refer to -the Maintenance Schedule
to
detemine when
to replace the air filter.
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A
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with
the
air cleaner off can
cause you or others
to
be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air,
it
stops flame
if
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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 the
engine with the air cleaner off.
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the
air cleaner
is
off,
a
backfire can cause a
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When
to
Check and Change:
A
good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to
change
your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Index.
How
to
Check:
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at a Buick dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the
dipstick.
Then, without shutting
off
the engine, follow these
stem:
1.
Pull out the dipstick and
wipe it with a clean rag
or paper towel.
2.
Push it ‘back
in
aa
the way, wait three seconds and
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:then pull it back out again.
3.
Check
both
sides
ofthe
dipstick, and read the
lower level. The fluid
level must be
.in
the
cross-hatched
mea.
P
4.
If the fluid level is where
it
should be, push the
How
to
Add
Fluid:
dipstick back in all the way.
Refer
to
the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to
use.
See
“Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
If
the- fluid level is low, add only enough
of
the proper
fluid
to
bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the
dipstick. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint. D,on’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRONB-IIE, because fluids with that label
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are made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRONs-IIE
is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under
“How
to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Engine
Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.
The proper coolant for your Buick
will:
Give freezing protection down
to
-34’F (-37
’
C)
.
0
Give boiling protection up to 262
’
F
(
128
’
C)
.
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What
to
Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM
Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with
any complete coolant change. You can also use a
recycled coolant conforming to “GM Specifications
1825-M” with a complete coolant flush and-refill.
If
you
use these, you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warnin!
system
is
set for the proper coolant mix.
With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine coul
get
too
hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you
or others could be burned. Use a
50150
mix of
clean water and
a
proper antifreeze.
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Adding
Coolant
The engine coolant
recovery tank is located at
the left
of
the engine
compartment.
To
Check Coolant:
When
your engine is cold, the
coolant level should be at
“FULL
COLD,”
or a little
higher. When your engine
is
warm, the level should be
up to
“FULL
HOT,”
or
a
little higher.
To
Add
Coolant:
If
you need more coolant, add the
proper mix at the coolant recovery
tank.
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A
CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can
allow
steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you
will
almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never
turn the radiator pressure cap
--
even a little
--
when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill it.
A
CAUTION:
You can be burned
if
you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it
will
burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
Radiator Pressure Cap
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an ACS
cap
is
recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in
the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops ,the
flow
of
coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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Power Steering
Fluid
I
What
to
Add:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of
fluid
to
use.
See
“Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in
the
Index.
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i
How
To
Check Power Steering
Fluid:
~
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
:
Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove
~
the cap again and look at the fluid level
on
the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot, the level
When the engine compartment is cool, the level
should be at
the
“HOT”
mark.
should be at the
“FULL
COLD”
mark.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
To
Add:
Open the cap labeled
“WASHER
FLUID
ONLY.”
Add
washer fluid until the bottle
is
full.
P
Brake Master Cylinder
you’ll have too much fluid when
you
get
new
brake
linines. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as
U
your brake master cylinder necessary, only when work is done on the brake
is here. It is filled with hydraulic system.
DOT-3 brake fluid.
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A
CAUTION:
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid will burn
if
the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be burned,
arr’
your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake flutu
only when work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in light
will
on.
See
System Warning
your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the Light,’
in
the Index,
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in,
the fluid level goes back
up.
The other reason
is
that
fluid ’is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you
should have your brake 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 brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a
leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then
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What
to
Add:
Replacing Brake System Parts
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
--
such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part
No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be
of
top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system
--
for example,
when your brake linings wear down and you have to
have new ones put in
--
be sure you get new genuine
GM replacement parts.
If
you don’t, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example,
if
someone puts in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the
balance between your front and rear brakes can change,
for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Buick has a Delco Freedoms battery.
You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedoma
battery. Get one that has the ‘catalog number shown on
the original battery’s label.
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Vehicle
Storage
Halogen Bulbs
If
you’re not going to drive your vehicle for
25
days or
-more, take
off
the black, negative
(-)
cable from the
.battery. This will help keep your battery from running
:down.
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A
CAUTION:;
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting’’
in
the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
I
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
:for longer storage periods.
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A
CAUTION:
t
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if
you drop or scratch the bulb. You
or
others could be injured. Take special care when
handling and disposing of halogen bulbs.
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Headlamp
Bulb
Replacement
1
access cover
and
turn each
’
of the access cover retainers
1/4
turn and lift the cover
Off.
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The bulb socket can De accessed, turn the bulb socket
1/4
turn
counter-clockwise, while pressing it firmly.
Remove the wire
connector
from
the
bulb
by lifting the
lock
tab and
pulling it away from the
plastic base.
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To
reassemble: Attach the wire connector
(A)
to the
$astic base making sure the lock tab
(B)
is
over the lock
(C).
Install the bulb by putting the small tab
(D)
in
the
small notch
in
the lamp
(E). Turn
the bulb socket
114
turn clockwise to lock
into
place. Replace the access
cover.
240
r
Using a Phillips@
screwdriver remove the
long screws.
d,T&*
g&@
1
*
*'.
.-
Remove the bulb socket
by
squeezing the plastic lock
and turning
it
counterclockwise.
i
Carefully pull the lamp away from the vehicle.
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Remove the bulb from the
Loading
Your
Vehicle
bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
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OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
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TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION,
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL
LBS.
KG
MAX. LOADING
&
GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD
TIRE
TIRE
SIZE
SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
1
Install a new bulb into the socket turning it clockwise
INFORMATION
111-p
?j$##..:,
(right) until it is locked in place. Insert the socket into
the lamp and turn it clockwise (right) to lock it into
place. Reverse the instructions to replace the taillamp
assembly.
Two
labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight
of
all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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Isl
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT
ON
THE DATE
OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the
gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the
GVWR
(Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR
includes the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never
exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR)
for either the front
or
rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load,
YOU
should spread it
out. Don’t carry more than
150
pounds
(68
kilograms) in
your trunk
.
ur
vehicle
any
heavier than the
:imum front
and
rear
GAWRs.
1
your vehicle can break, or
it
lay
your vehicle handles.
;e you
to
lose control.
Ako,
;horten the life
of
your vehicle.
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If you put things inside your vehicle
--
like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
--
they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes.
If
you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there
is
a crash, they’ll keep going.
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A
CAUTION:
1
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
!
I
'
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
j
a
crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as
you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so
that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
need to.
When you carry something inside the
Don't leave
a
seat folded down unless you
Tires
We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes-with high
quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These
tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their
warranties are delivered with every new Buick.
If
your
spare
tire is
a
different brand than your road tires, you
will have
a
tire warranty folder from each
of
these
manufacturers.
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A?!,,
CAUTION:
1
Poorly maintained and' i!rn,pvaget.ly
used
tires are
dangemus.
*
Owrloadi'ng your tlires
can
cause
overheatingl
as
a
result
of
too
much,
friction.
You
could
have an
air-crut
and
a
Vehicle"
in
the
Index.
Underinflated tires pose tlhe
same
danger
6s
overloaded tires. The
viesulting
acci'dent
could
cause seriouls
injury.
Check
all1
tires
frequently to msintdn the
"
recormmended pressure,.
Tire
(pressure
shoul,d
be
checked w'hsn your tires a're
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averinflated tires are
moire
likely t'o be
,GU!~,
punctured,
'or
broken
by
a
sudden impact,,
such
as
when you,
hit
a
pothole.
Keep
tires
at
the recommended pres'sura
0
Worn,
old
tires can cause accidents.
If
your
tread
is
;badily
worm,,
lor
if
your
tires
have been damaged,
replace
them
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serious accident.
See
"kading Your
Gold.
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Inflation
-
Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on
the rear edge
of
the drivers door shows the correct
inflation pressures
for
your tires, when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than a mile.
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When
to
Check:
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60
psi
(420
kPa).
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How
to
Check:
Use
a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not
tell you the pressure, especially
if
you have radial tires
--
which may look properly inflated even if they’re
underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back
on. They help prevent leaks .by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
To
make your tires last longer, have them inspected and
rotated at the mileages recommended
in
the
Maintenance, Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services”
in
the Index.
r-
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressure
as
shown
on
the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
in
the
Index.
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CAUTION:
Buying New .Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
:the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
:get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way,
*your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by a
“MS’,
(for mud and snow).
;If
you ever replace your tires with those not having a
!.TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load rdnge, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control
while driving.
If
you mix tires of different sizes
or types (radial and ‘bias-belted tires), the
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vehicle may not handle properly, and you cou’
’
have a crash. Be sure to use the same size ana
type tires on all four wheels.
It’s
all
right to drive with your compact spa
though. It was developed for use
on
your
vehicle.
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Uniform Tire
Quality
Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles~ sold.in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150
would wear one and a half
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(1
1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
-
A,
B,
C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A,
B,
and
C.
They represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked
C
may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature
-
A,
B,
C
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B,
and
C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire
to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C
corresponds to a level of performance
whicrall passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No.
109.
Grades
B
and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
I
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
!
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Those grade
b
are molded on the sidewalls of passenger
car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional
equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with
respect to these grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and have been approved
for use
on
General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P
Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
w.
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air
out, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if
any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Eachnew wheel should have the same load carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM
original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, .wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick
model.
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A
CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous.
It
could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could’ have a
collision
in
which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
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Used Keplacement Wheels
I
A
CAUTION:
Putting a used
\
eel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how
it’s
been used
or how many miles it’s been driven.
It
could fail
suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to
replace a wheel use a new
GM
original
equipment wheel.
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-
Tire
Chains
Appearance Care
A
CAUTION:
Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are
toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or get them
on
a hot part of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous
if
you breathe their fumes
in
a closed space. When you use anything
in
a
container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow
the instructions. And always open your doors
or windows when you’re cleaning
the
inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
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Gasoline
0
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachlorid
0
Acetone
0
Paint Thinner
0
Turpentine
0
Lacquer Thinner
0
Nail Polish Remover
Cleaning the Inside
of
Your Buick
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Buick dealer has two
GM
cleaners
--
a
solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered
cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very
well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
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Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
0
Clean up stains as soon as you can
--
before they set.
0
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean
area often. A soft brush may be used if
stains
are
stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area
only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will set.
0
Wipe with
a
clean
cloth.
0
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed
as
soon
as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains:
Like catsup, coffee (black), egg,
fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine: vomit, urine and
blood.
0.
Carefully scrape
off
excess stain, then sponge the
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
soiled area with cool water.
above.
the area with a waterbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon
(5
ml) of baking soda to
1
cup
(250
ml)
of
lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type
Combination Stains:
Like candy, ice cream,
mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
cleaner.
cool water and allow to dry.
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
may have to do it more than once.
you don't get 'them
off
quickly. Use a clean cloth and
solvent-type vinylfieather cleaner.
Cleaning the
Top
of
the Instrument
Panel
Use only 'mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones
or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Care
of
Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not bleach or dye safety belts.
If
you
do,
it
may severely weaken them. In a crash they
might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild
soap and 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 films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off
later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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Cleaning the Outside
of
the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If
the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of
the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powders (GM Part
No.
105001
1).
The windshield is clean if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth
soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and
replaced when worn.
Cleaning the Outside
of
Your Buick
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing
Your
Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep
it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold
water.
Aluminum Wheels
If your Buick has these, don’t use chrome polish on
them. Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use
abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes
on
them
--
you
could damage the protective coating.
White Sidewall Tires
Your Buick dealer has a
GM
White Sidewall Tire
Cleaner. You can
use
a
stiff
brush
with
it.
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Weatherstrips
-These
are
places where glass or metal meets rubber.
Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal
better, and not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth at least every six months.
Sheet Metal Damage
.If
your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
.repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
:
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
-Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces for these stains.
Finish
Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available fi-om your dealer
or
other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect
on
the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the
Underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though
they
have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
Fiberglass Springs Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can falhpon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect int he paint job causes this, Buick
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces new
vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12
months or
12,000
miles
(20
000
km)
of
purchase,
whichever comes first.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label
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You'll find this label on the spare tire cover. It's very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
1111 1111111
IIII
11ll1l11III'1ll1I
1l11IIIl11l11111l111111llIII
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IHII1II
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Your VIN.
I
Its model designation.
ENG'INE
Ai3
7
ASSEMBLY
'
0
Paint information.
CODE MOlDEL YEAR PLANT
0
A
list of all productibn options and special
equipment.
This
is
the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on-
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you
look
through the
Add-on Electrical Equipment
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Fuses
and
Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short
circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and
fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.. This greatly
reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
Be sure to use the correct fuse if you need to replace
one.
If
you ever have a problem on the road and don’t
have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one
of
the correct
value. Just pick some feature
of
your car that you can
get along without
-
like the radio or cigarette lighter
-
and use its fuse, if it is of the value you need. Replace it
as soon as you can.
There are two fuse block areas inside your vehicle. One
is located on the left side of the console under a carpeted
panel cover. Remove the cover to access the fuses.
Fuse Usage
(Fuse
Block
-
Lower Left
Side
of Console)
Amp
Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
10
20
10
20
10
20
15
3
10
20
15
25
10
15
25
3
20
10
20
5
ISO-IGN
Body
Antenna
Cigar
BCM/IPC
Stopmazard
Turn
Signal
Cruise
WAC
Park
Light
Radio
1
Wiper
Radio
2
SIR
BoseO
Crank
Trunk-rel/Pull
Down
&
Fuel Door Re1
AIC
Elc
Compressor
Coolant Fan
There
is
also a fuse block that is located on the right side
of the console under a carpeted panel cover. Remove the
cover to access these fuses.
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Fuse
Usage
(Interior Relay Center
-
Lower
Right
Side
of
Console)
Amp
Description
1.
Not Used
2.
25
Defog
3.
15 Keyless
Entry
4.
10
Anti-lock
5.
10
PCMflgnition
6.
15
PCM
Solenoid
7.
15
Neutral Start Safety Switch
8.
15
'
IGN
MOD
-
The
fuse
chart, below, shows how
to
tell a blown fuse
from
a good fuse.
GOOD
FUSE
'
rll
-1
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BLOWN
FUSE
GM
PARTNO.
'
U
RATING
'
U
COLO~
12004003
...................
3
AMP VIOLET
'12004005
...................
5
AMP TAN
12004006
...................
7.5
AMP BROWN
12004007
...................
10 AMP RED
12004008
....................
15 AMP LIGHT BLUE
12004009
...................
20 AMP YELLOW
12004010
...................
25 AMP WHITE
120040.1 1
...................
30
AMP LIGHT
GREEN
Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to go on and
off,
or in some cases to remain
off.
If
this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other Power Options
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
breaker and a fuse.
If
the motor overheats due
to
heavy windows and other power accessories. When the current
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
the overload
is
caused by some electrical problem and protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
not snow, etc., be sure to get
it
fixed. away.
Riviera Dimensions
Inches Unless Otherwise Noted
Overall:
Length
...........................
198.3
73.1
52.9
Interior Rear:
LegRoom
.........................
Head Room
........................
Shoulder Room
.....................
Width
.............................
Wheelbase
........................
Front Tread
........................
Rear Tread
.........................
Height
............................
Interior Front:
LegRoom
.........................
Head Room
........................
Shoulder Room
.....................
HipRoom
.........................
108.0
59.9
59.9
42.7
37.8
57.9
55.9
HipRoom
..........................
35.6
37.8
57.4
55.4
Truck
Capacity
.
CU
.
FT
...........
14.4
Passengers:
Front
...............................
2
Rear
................................
3
Base Curb Weight
-
LBS
.............
3496
Replaceable
Light
Bulbs
Application Number
Exterior
Cornering
...........................
1156
Headlight
High Beam
.........................
9005
Low
Beam
.........................
9006
Marker
...............................
194
Park
..............................
194NA
Park/Turn
.........................
2057NA
Backup
.............................
1156
High Level Stop
.....................
S1156
.
License
...............................
194
Marker
...............................
T24
Stop/Turn/Tail
........................
2057
Tail
.................................
194
Application Number
Interior Illumination
Ashtray
..............................
161
DoorCourtesy
........................
161
Door
Warning
.........................
161
Engine Compartment
.....................
89
Footwell Courtesy
......................
168
Glovebox
.............................
194
Overhead Courtesy/Reading
............
t5582
Rear Console Courtesy
................
t5560
Rear Quarter Courtesy
................
12864
Trunk
..............................
51004
Vanity Mirror
.........................
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE
OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the maintenance required for your
Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Plan
Have
you
purchased the
GM
Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See
your
Buick dealer for details.
Introduction
A
Word
About Maintenance
We at General Motors want
to
help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know
exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week.
Or
you may drive
long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you
may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other
ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you
will
find in the schedules in this part.
So
please read this part
and note how you drive.
If
you have any questions
on
how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your
Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose to
have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be
relied upon to use proper parts and practices.
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 maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can significantly
affect the quality of the air
we
breathe. Improper fluid
levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level of emissions from your vehicle.
To
help protect
.
our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
How
This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into
five
sections:
“Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what
to
have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex,
so
unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer’s service department or another qualified
service center
do
these
jobs.
A
CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous.
In
trying to
do
some jobs, you
can be seriously injured.
Do
your own
maintenance work only if you have the required
know-how and the proper tools and equipment
for the job.
If
you have any doubt, have a
qualified technician do the work.
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If
YOU
are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information GM publishes. You will find a list of
publications and how to get them in this manual. See
“Service Publications” in the Index.
“Section B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your
vehicle in good condition.
“Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
‘‘Section
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly ,maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have it done.
“Section
E:
Maintenance Record” provides a place for
you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure
to
write it down in this section. This will help you
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
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Section
A:
Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance services you
should have done and when you should schedule them.
Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your
service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform the work using
genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
0
0
0
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in
the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how’ to decide which
schedule to follow:
Schedule
I
Is
any one
of
these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than
4
miles
(6
km).
0.
Most trips are less than
10
miles
(
16
km)
when
outside temperatures
are
below freezing.
The engine. is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
0
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
If
any one (or more)
of
these is true for your driving,
follow Schedule I.
Schedule
I1
Follow Schedule
I1
only
if none of the above conditions
is true.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule
I
Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
0
When most trips are less than
4
miles
(6
kilometers).
0
When most trips are less than
10
miles
(16
kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below fieezing.
0
When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation
as
in stop-and-go traffic.
0
Towing a trailer.*?
0
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should
also
be followed if the car
is
used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
TO
BE
SERVICED
(See Explanation
of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
Schedules
I
and
n)
Item
No.
1.
Engine Oil
&
Oil Filter
Change*
2. Chassis Lubrication
3.
Throttle Body Mounting
Bolt Torque*
4. Tire
&
Wheel Inspection
&
Rotation
5.
Engine Accessory Drive
Belt(s) Inspection*
6.
Cooling System Service*
WHEN
TO
PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
MILES
(000)
Occurs First
k
Every
3
000
mi.
(5000
km)
or
3
months.
,
I
Every other oil change
At
6
000
mi.
(10
000
km)
only
I
At
6
000
mi.
(10
000
km) and
then every
15
000
mi.
(25
000
km) or as necessary
I
Every
30
000
mi.
(50
000
km)
or 24 months.
KILOMETERS
(000)
30
35
00
0
0
..
45
50
55
000
0
0
65
70
00
0
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The services shown in this schedule up to
48
000
miles
(80.000
km) should be performed after
48
000
miles at the same
I
*
An Emission
Control
Service.
The
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty
or
limit recall liability prior to the completion
of
Record".
vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in "Section E:Maintenance
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~
Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule
I1
~
~
.
I
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified
in
Schedule I apply.
TO
BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
Schedules
I
and
II)
Item
No.
1. Engine Oil Change*
Oil Filter Change*
2.
Chassis Lubrication
3.
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque*
4.
Tire
&
Wheel Inspection
&
Rotation
5.
.Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
6.
Cooling System Service*
7.
Transaxle Service
WHEN
TO
PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
7.5
Months, Whichever
Occurs First
12.5
Every
7
500 mi. (12
500
km) or 12
mos.
0
At first and then every other oil change
0
Every
7
500
mi.
(12
500 km)
or
12 mos.
0
At
7
500
mi. (12
500
km)
only
0
At
7
500
mi. (12
500
km)
and then every
15
000
mi. (25
000
km)
or as necessary
0
Every
30
000
mi.
(50 000
km)
or 24 mos.
See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I
and
I1
MILES
(000)
KILOMETERS
(000)
276
-
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation
of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
Schedules
I
and
11)
Item
No.
8.
Spark
Plug
Replacement*
9.
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T
10.
Air
Cleaner Filter Replacement*
11. Fuel Tank, Cap
&
Lines Inspection*?
WHEN
TO
PERFORM
I
MILES
(000)
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
Occurs First
I
,,
7.5
45
37.5
30
22.5
15
KILOMETERS
(000)
0
0
Every
30
000
mi. (50
000
km)
0
0
I
The services shown in this schedule
up
to 45
000
miles (75
000
km) should be performed after 45
000
miles at the same
intervals.
I
*
An Emission Control Service.
T
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty
or
limit recall liability prior
to
the completion of
vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:Maintenance
Record“.
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Explanation
of
Scheduled Maintenance
3.
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque"
--
Check
Services
the torque
of
the mounting
bolts
and/or nuts.
*
An
Emission
Control
Service.
The
U.S.
Environmental ProtectionAgency has determined that the failure to
perform
this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty
or
limit recall liability
prior
to thecompletion
of
vehicle
useful life. General
Motors,
however,
urges
that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in "Section EMaintenance Record".
278
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To
help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the, cooling system and the
pressure cap.
7.
Transaxle Service
--
Change both the fluid and filter
every
15,000
miles (25
000
km)
if
the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90
F
(32
C)
or
higher.
In
hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000
miles
(160
000
km).
8.
Spark Plug Replacement*
--
Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart” in
the Index.
service.
9.
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*?
--
Inspect for burns,
cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
10.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
--
Replace every
30,000 miles
(50
000
km)
or more often under dusty
conditions.
Ask
your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
11.
Fuel Tank, Caa, and
Lines
Insa,ection*T
--
Inspect
fuel
tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and
injection assembly, if equipped) for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.
i
*
An
Emission Control Service.
3‘
The
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform
this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability
prior
to
the completion
of
vehicle
useful life.
General
Motors, however,
urges
that
all
recommended maintenance services
be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be
recorded in “Section EMaintenance
Record“.
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1:
.Section
B:
Owner
Checks
and
Services
At
Each
Fuel
Fill
(It
is
important for
you
or a service station attendant
to perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.)
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Section
D.
CHECK
OR
SERVICE
Engine Oil
Level
Engine Coolant
Level
Windshield
Washer Fluid
Level
WHAT
TO
DO
Check the engine oil level and add
the proper oil if necessary. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Check the engine coolant level in the
coolant recovery tank and add the
proper coolant mix if necessary. See
“Coolant” in the Index for further
details.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level in the windshield washer tank
and add the proper fluid if necessary.
See “Windshield Washer Nuid”
in
the Index for further details.
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At Least Once
a
Month
CHECK OR
Tire Inflation
WHAT TO
DO
~~ ~~ ~~ ~
Check tire inflation. Make sure they
are inflated to the pressures specified
on
the Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. See “Tires” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
CHECK
OR
SERVICE
I
WHAT TO
DO
Key Lock the lubricant specified
in
Section
D.
Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also
Body
Lubrication lubricate ‘all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, glove
box door and console door. Section
D
tells you what to use.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Starter Switch
WHAT TO
DO
or others could be injured.
Follow the stem below.
I
1.
Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake” in the Index if
necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do
not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to
turn
off
the
engine immediately if it starts.
3.
Try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only
in
“P”
(Park)
or
“N”
(Neutral).
If
the starter
works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
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I
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Parking Brake
and Automatic
Transmission
“P”
(Park)
Mechanism
Check
WHAT
TO
DO
ZAUTION:
When you are doing
this check, your vehicle
could
gin to move. You or others
uld be injured and property
be damaged. Make sure
is room in front of your
hicle
in
case
it
begins to roll.
ready to apply the regular
ake at once should the
ehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot
on
the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
li
To check the parking brake: With
the engine running and
transmission in
“N’
(Neutral),
slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Do
this
until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
mechanism’s holding ability: Shift
to
“P”
(Park). Then release all
brakes.
To
check the
“P”
(Park)
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Underbody
Flushing
WHAT
TO
DO
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.
283
INSPECTION
OR
'SERVICE
Throttle
Linkage
Inspection
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT
SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the complete system. Inspect
brake lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake,
etc. Check parking brake
adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if
your driving habits or conditions
result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which
may need to be serviced. Also, if the
brake system warning light stays on
or comes on, something may be
wrong with the brake system. See
“Brake System Warning Light” in
the Index. If your anti-lock brake
system warning light stays on or
comes
-on,
something may be wrong
with the anti-lock brake system. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
Section
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
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or
equivalent for API service SG
Energy Conserving
I1
oils of the
proper viscosity. The
“SG’
designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such as
“SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF,SG,CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
50/50
mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze
(GM
Part No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to GM Specification 1825M
or
approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
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USAGE
I
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme
ll@
Brake Fluid
System (GM Part No. 1052535) or
Parking Brake Chassis lubricant meeting
Guides requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
System
-
(GM Part
No.
1052884) or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
equivalent.
Automatic
Transaxle
1
Key Lock
Cylinders
DEXFtON@
IIE
Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
1234588 1) or equivalent.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No.
12345 120),
synthetic
SAE
5W-30 engine oil or
silicone lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052276 or 1052277).
Automatic Engine oil.
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
~ ~~~
Chassis
Lubrication Chassis lubricant
.
meeting
requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB
or
GC-LB (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent).
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel
Door Hinge
Weatherstrips
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No.
12345579 or equivalent).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for
recommended replacement filters, valves and
spark
plugs.
286
Section
E:
Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and
who
performed the service
in the columns indicated. When completing the
Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers
from the Schedule
I
or
Schedule
II
maintenance charts
which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Your
owner
information portfolio is a convenient place to store
them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY
READING
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Maintenance Record
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MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Customer Assistance
for
the Hearing
or
Speech Impaired
1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDD
users in
Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT
If
you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause 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, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
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 1-800-424-9393 (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 safety from the Hotline.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO
THE CANADIAN
GOVERNMENT
If
you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario KlG 3J2.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TOGENERALMOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us.
Please call us at 1-800-521-7300
,
or write: 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 Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908
Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LIH
8P7
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below is applicable only in the fifty
U.S.
states (and the
District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks
with GVWR less than
10,000
pounds
(4
536
kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908
Colonel Sam Dr.
Oshawa, Ontario LlH
8P7
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Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the
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which, if done
on
time with the latest parts, may avoid
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how to repair a.new or unexpected condition. Others
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You can subscribe to all hick bulletins. This way you’ll
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Acc (Ignition Key Position)
........................
72
Accessory Power. Retained
.........................
83
Adding
Brake Fluid
..................................
236
Coolant
..............................
199.202. 23 1
Electrical Equipment
..........................
125
Power Steering Fluid
..........................
234
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
....................
229
Windshield Washer Fluid
.......................
235
Additives. Engine Oil
.............................
226
Adjustment. Brake
...............................
157
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................
26
AirBag
.........................................
32
Aircleaner
.....................................
228
Airconditioner
.................................
119
Airoutlets
.....................................
118
Airsystem
.....................................
118
Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of
..............
148
Alcohol in Gasoline
..............................
2 17
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
.......................
257
AM Radio Reception
.............................
124
Engineoil
...................................
224
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K
.
.
B
AM Stereo Radio Reception
.......................
124
Antenna
.......................................
137
Antifreeze
......................................
231
Antilock Brake System
...........................
154
Anti-Theft Tips
...................................
66
Appearance Care
................................
252
Armrest Storage
.................................
104
Astroroof
......................................
102
Audio Systems
..................................
124
Automatic Door Locks
.............................
63
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
.......................
64
Automatic Overdrive
..............................
77
Automatic Transaxle
..............................
75
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
.........................
229
Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock
...................
178
Antilock Braking System Warning Light
..............
112
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
..........
260
Ashtrays
.......................................
103
Baby. Holding a
.................................
44
Battery
........................................
237
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Brmkem
........................
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.......................................
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High Speed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running
.....
76 Jack. Tire
.....................................
205
Highway Hypnosis
...............................
172 Jacking
Up
the Car
...............................
205
Hill and Mountain Roads
..........................
173 Jump Starting
...................................
186
Hills. Parking on
.................................
175
Holding a Baby in Your Car
.........................
43
Hood. Opening the
...............................
221
Horn
...........................................
84 Keys 59
Hot Coolant Warning Light
........................
113 Keyless Entry System. Remote 64
Hydroplaning
...................................
166
..........................................
......................
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About 196 Kilomefa-
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Ice. Driving on
.................................
179
Identification Label. Service Parts
...................
261
Identification Number. Vehicle
.....................
261
Idling Your Engine
................................
82
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
...........
214
Indicator. Turn Signal
.............................
85
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear
.......................
156
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................
107
Infant Restraint
...................................
45
Inflation. Tire
...................................
245
Inside Mirror
....................................
99
Inspection. Tire
.................................
245
Instrument Panel
................................
105
Interior Cleaning
................................
253
Interlock. Brake-Transaxle Shift
..................
75. 81
Introduction
.
How To Use This Manual
...............
10
Ignition Key Positions
.............................
71
Label. Service Parts Identification
..................
261
Lane Change Indicator
.............................
85
Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children
.................
55
Leaving Your Vehicle
..............................
80
Level Control. Electronic
..........................
104
License Plate Holder. Rear
.........................
104
Light. Safety Belt
.................................
-25
Light.
Turn
Signal Indicator
.........................
85
Lighter. Cigarette
................................
111
Lights
Daytime Running
..............................
98
Panel and Interior
..............................
96
Traffic
......................................
145
“On” Warning
.................................
96
Operation
....................................
86
Loading Your Vehicle
............................
242
Lap Belt
........................................
-42
Lights
&
Gages. Warning Indicators
.................
107
302
Run (Ignition Key Position)
.........................
72
Running Lights. Daytime
...........................
98
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............
82
Safety Belt Care
................................
256
Safety Belt Extender
..............................
56
Safety Belt Reminder Light
.........................
25
Safety Belt Replacement
...........................
57
Safety Belt. Center Adult Passenger
..................
42
Safety Belt. Lap
..................................
42
Safety Belt. Lap-Shoulder
..........................
27
Safety Belts
.....................................
13
Safety Belts. Buckled Wrong
........................
29
Safety Belts. Questions About
.......................
24
Safety Belts. Rear Seat Passengers
...................
38
Safety Belt.
Too
Loose
.............................
28
Safety Belt.
Torn
.................................
57
Safety Belts. Twisted
..............................
31
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
.............
38
Safety Belts. Usage by Adults
.......................
26
Safety Belts. Usage by Children
.....................
43
Safety Belts. Usage During Pregnancy
.................
37
Safety Belts. Why They Work
.......................
20
Safety Belts. Worn Under
Arm
......................
30
Safety Defects. Reporting
..........................
291
Scheduled Maintenance Services
....................
273
Safety Warnings
..................................
10
Seats and Safety Belts
.............................
13
Seat Controls
....................................
14
Second Gear. When to Use
.........................
77
Securing A Child Restraint
.........................
45
Security Light
.................................
67. 69
Service Tips
....................................
216
Service A/C Light
...............................
115
Service and Appearance
.
Care
......................
215
“Service Engine Soon” Warning Light
...............
113
Service Parts Identification Label
...................
261
Service Publications
..............................
292
Setting the Clock
.........................
127.130. 132
Setting the Trip Odometer
.........................
107
ShapeofRoadSigns
.............................
143
Sheet Metal Damage
.............................
258
Shift. Brake-Transaxle Interlock
..................
75. 81
Shift Lever Positions
..............................
75
Shifting Into Park
.................................
79
Shifting Out of Park
...............................
81
Signaling Turns
...................................
85
Signs. Road
....................................
140
Skidding
.......................................
161
Slippery Surfaces. Driving on
......................
179
Snow or Ice. Driving on
...........................
179
Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
....................
254
Sound Equipment. Adding
.........................
125
Sound Systems
..................................
124
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a Bad
...............
180
SpareTire
......................................
212
305’
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1
Why Wear Safety Belts
?
...........................
19
Windows. Power
.................................
84
Windshield
Cleaning
....................................
256
Washer
......................................
88
Washer Fluid
.................................
235
Wipers
...................................
87. 256
Winter Driving
..................................
178
WireWheelCover
...............................
206
Working on Your Car
.............................
216
Worn Tires
......................................
247
Wrecker Towing
.................................
191
Your Driving and the Road
.......................
139
Your Own Signs
.................................
147
Your Vehicle and the Environment
..................
271
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308
Owner’s Reco.rd
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
~~
~ ~~ ~
309
Owner’s
Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel
Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT
*
COMMENTS
310
Owner’s Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
-
I
311
DATE
Owner’s
Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel
Usage
MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
312
Owner’s Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
I
I
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I
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313
DATE
Owner’s
Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel Usage
MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
314
Owner’s
Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
~~ ~~ ~ ~
-
-~
-~
315
Owner3
Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel
Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT 3MMENTS
~~
.
-
..
,
.
..,
..
316
Owner’s Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
317
1
Owner’s Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
318
I
I
Owner’s Record
of
Upkeep
&
Fuel
Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
319
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Fuel Mileage Chart
I
I
MILES
FER
GALLON
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16~
17
18
19
20
21
22
-
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18
19
20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
50
55
60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
100
105
60 66 72 78 84 90
.
96 102 108 114 120 126
70 77 84 91 98
105
112 119 126 133 140 147
80 88 96 104 112
90 99 108 117 126
LOO
110
120 130 140
110 121 132 143 154
20 128 136 144 152 160 168
1
10
115
120 125
130
135 140 145
150
155 160 165 170 175 180
32 1.38 144'
150
156 162 168 174 180 186 192 198 204 210 216
54 161 168 175 182 189 196 203 210 217 224 231 238 245 252
76 184 -192 200 208 216 224 232 240 248 256 264 272 280 288
35 144
153
162 171 180 189 198 207 216 225 234 243 252 261 270 279 288 297. 306 315 324
50
160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320
330
340 350 360
65 176 187 198 209 220 231 242 253 264 275 286 297 308 319
330
341 352 363 374 385 396
120 132
144
156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 300
3
12 324 336 348 360 372 384 396 408 420 432
130 143 156 169 182 195 208 221 234 247 260 273 286 299
3
12 325
338
351
364 377 390 403 416 429 442 455 468
140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378 392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490 504
150
165 180
'
195
210 225 240 255 270 285 300 315 330 345 360 375 390 405 420 435 450 465 480 495
510
525
540
160 176 192 208 224 240 256 272 288 304 320 336 352 368 384 400 416 432 448 464 480 496
5
12 528 544 560 576
I70 187 204 221 238 255 272 289 306 323 340 357 374 391 408 425 442 459 476 493
510
527 544 561 578 595 612
180 198 216 234 252 270 288 306 324 342 360 378 396 414 432 450 468 486 504 522 540 558 576 594 612 630 648
190 209 228 247 266 285 304 323 342 361 380 399 418 437 456 475 494
513
532
551
570 589 608 627 646 665 684
200
220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420
440
460 480 500 520 540 560 580
600
620 640 660 680 700 720
110
231 252 273 294 315 336 357 378 399 420 441 462 483 504 525 546 567
588
609 630 651 672 693 714 735 756
120 242 264 286 308 330 352' 374 396 418
440
462 484 506 528
550
572 594 616 638 660 682 704 726 748 770 792

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