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The 1994 Buick Roadmaster
Owner's Manual
Litho inU.S.A.
Part No. 25609689 B First Edition

'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993
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AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXGELLENCE

Walter Marr and Thomas Buick
Buick’s chief engineer, WalterL. Man (left), and
of founder David Dunbar Buick,
Thomas D. Buick, son
drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit
round trip in July 1904.
David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899,
auto to
and Marr, his engineer, apparently built the first
be called a Buickin 1900. However, Buick traditionally
dates its beginnings to 1903. That was the year the
company was reorganized, refinanced and moved from
Detroit to Flint. Buick has always been a product
innovator. Buick engineers developed the

Durant also created a racing team that
won 500 racing
trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes at
Indianapolis two years beforethe Indy 500 began.
The success of Buick engines was visible not only on
the race track, but in
endurance tests across the country
to
and around the world. Buick was the only car
complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in
1906. And a h i c k was the first car to travel across
South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina,
over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 19 14.

I 9 I I Model 21 Touring Car on Buick’s TestHill

Buick drew plentyof attention because it could
climb
hills and run throughmud like no other car. Buick’s
endurance and .reliability were world famous.
During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraftengines
as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successful thatone
Buick ambulance was awarded the Croixde Guewe by
the French government.
As a builderof premier automobiles, Buickwas hard hit
by the Great Depression. However, new General
M%nager, HarlowH. Curtice created popular new
models including-theSpecial andthe Roadmaster. Buick
sales soon flourished.

First Buick Factory
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In World War II, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and
othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought
great styling and engineering changes which resulted in
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.

I949 Roadmaster

A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953.
AndBuick’sfamousverticalpillar “toothy” grille,
(introduced in 1942), became more massive in the

1953 Skylark
Motor Trend magazine
namedthe 1962 Buick $pecial,
“Car of the Year”. The first production V-6 engine was
used in the Special.

1962 Buick Special

Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division

Built insidethe walls of the old buildingsin Buick’s
former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstoneof
General Motors, Buick City, is a state-of-the-art
assembly facility with more than200 robots and other
high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fallof
1985.

Our mission is simple:

Buicks are, and will continueto be, premium American
motorcars with smooth power,high performance, rich
detail andcomfortable accommodation.

“Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars
backed withservices,that exceed our customers’
expectations, throughout the purchase,
ownership,
service andrepurchase experience.”
Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL.
Buicks are DISTINCTIVE.
Buicks arePOWERFUL.
Buicks are MATURE.

1923 Sport Roadster

Table of Contents
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Seats and Restraint Systems .............................................................
This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the“SRS” system.
FeaturesandControls ..................................................................
This part explains how to start and operateyour Buick.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .....................................................

How to Use this Manual

This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.

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127

This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controlsand how to operate your
sound system.

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153

ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................

223

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Customer Assistance Information ........................................................

281

YourDrivingandtheRoad

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips aboutthe road and how to drive under different conditions.

ProblemsontheRoad

187

This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine
overheating, etc.
Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good.

Maintenanceschedule

This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what fluids and lubricants to use.

303

This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance andhow to get service publications. It also
gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects”on page 305.

Index

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311

Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

How to Use This Manual
.Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end’ when they
first receive theirnew vehicle. This
will help you learn aboutthe 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 cautionsin this book.
We use a box with gray background and the word
CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you
if
you were to ignore the warning.

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In the gray cautionarea, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
you don’t, you or
hazard. Pleaseread these cautions. ‘If
otherscould be hurt.
You w~illalso find a circle witha slash through itin this
book.

This safety symbol means
“D.on’t,” “Don’tdo this,” or
,“Don’tlet this happen.”

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

In the 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 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 dif€erent colors or
in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They
use
yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words
CAUTION or NOTICE.

These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbolsyou may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY

These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNUICK

PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING

FASTEN
CAUSTIC
BATTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS

POWER
WINDOW

These symbols
are on some of
your controls:

ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMP

WIPER.

TURN
SIGNALS

DEFROSTER

HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER

HIGH BEAM
OR

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FOG LAMPS

BATTERYCHARGING
'SYSTEM

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FUSE -%-

RADIO
SELECTOR

RADIO
VOLUME

a )#t
WINDSHIELDw

SEAT

BELTS

AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY

These symbols
have to do with
your lights:

Here are some
other symbols
you may see:

WINDOW
DEFOGGER

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VENTILATING
FAN

AIR
CONDITIONING

RADIATOR
COOLANT

TRUNK
RUEASE

FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE

TEMP
OIL
ANTILOCK
BRAKE

LIGHTER

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SPEAKER

Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll findinformation about the seats in yourBuick and how to use your safety belts properly
. You can also
do with safety belts .
learn about some things you should

Part 1 includes:
SeatsandSeatControls .............................................................
HeadRestraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raising and Lowering Wagon Rear Seats ................................................
SafetyBelts ......................................................................
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....................................................
Lap-ShoulderBelt ............................................................
Supplemental Restraint System (Air bag) ...............................................
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.....................................................
Children .........................................................................
Smaller Children and Babies ....................................................
Child Restraints ............................................ :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LargerChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SafetyBeltExtender ................................................................
Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash ...................................................
Checking Your Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seats and Seat Controls
,Fb+~This
section tellsyou about the seats -- how to adjust,
.%them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, raising
1 !and lowering wagon rear seats,and head restraints.

Manual Seat

Move the lever underthe front sea.t tcI unlock it. Slide
the seat to where
you want it. Then release the lever and
try to move the seat with your body,
to make sure the
seat is locked into place.

Reclining Front 'Seatback(§)
To adjust the seatback,1ift.tlielever on the outer side of
the seat and move the seatbackto where you want it.
Releastxihe leverto lock the seatback. Pull.up on the
kver and the seat will go to an upright position.,
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If you have the power
recliner option, the switch
eat. This alIiows 'you to
"adjust the
seatback.

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To raise the seat, lift the seatback until
it locks in theup
position. Push and pullon the seatback to make sure it’s
locked into place.
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Third Seatback Operation

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Pull up on the seat release
handle. The handle is
located in the lower right
corner of the storage
compartment.

The third seat is folded flat in the tailgate area
of your
station wagon.
To raise the seat,lift the
storage compartment lid
and foldit back.
The seatback will popup when you pull the handle.
Push the seatbackall the way up untilit locks in place.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure the seatback
is locked into place.

After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles,the
facts are clear. In most crashes buckling
up does matter
... a lot!

This figure lights up as a reminderto buckle up. (See
“Safety BeltReminder Light’’ in the Index.)

In many states and Canadian provinces, the law saysto
wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never knowif you’ll bein a crash.If you do have a
crash, you don’tknow if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are mild,and some crashes can be so
serious that even buckled
up a person wouldn’t survive.
But most crashesare in between. In many of them,
people who buckle upcan survive and sometimes walk
away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or
killed.

Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it
goes.

For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), SO
is the child.

Take the simplest “car.”Suppose it’s just a seat on
wheels.

.Put someone on it.

Here Are Questions Many PeopleAsk
About Safety Belts-- and the Answers
Won’t I betrapped in the vehicle after an
accident’if I’m wearing a safety belt?

You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety
belt, evenif you’re upside’down.And your chance
of being conscious duringan6 after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater
if
you are belted.

Why don’t they just put in air bags so people
won’t have to wear safety belts?

Air bags, or Supplemental Restraint Systems,
are in
some vehicles today and will
be in moreof 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. Evenif you’re
in a vehicle that hasair bags, you still haveto
buckle up to get the 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
borne, why should I wear safety belts?

You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re inan
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 within25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number
of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds
of less than 40 mph
(65 b h ) .
Safety belts arefor everyone.

Safety Belt Reminder Light

How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for
people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children.And there are different rules
for smaller children and babies.
If a child willbe riding
in your Buick,see the section after this one, called
“Children.” Follow those rules
for everyone’s
protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint
systems your
vehicle has.

When the key-is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a chime will
come onfor about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless
the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.The safety belt light will also
come on
and stay on until the driver’s belt is buckled.

We’ll start with the driver position.

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Driver Position

Lap-Shoulder Belt

This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’show to wear it
properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.

What’s wrong with this?

The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly
as much protectionthis way.

What's wrong with this?

The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.It should
be worn over the shoulderat all times.

@ what's wrong with this?

To unlatch the belt,just push the buttonon the buckle.
The belt shouldgo back out of the way.

The belt is twisted across the body.

Air Bag Readiness Light

How The Air Bag System Works

There is ‘anair bag readiness lighton the instrument
panel, which shows “AIR BAG”. The .system chekks for
electrical malfunctions, andthe light tells you if there is
a problem.

AIR
BAG

You will see this light flash fora few sec,ondswhen you
turn your ignition to“Run” or “Start.” Then the light
should go out, which means the systemis ready.
Remember, if theair bag readiness light doesn’t come
on when you start yourvehicle,’or stays on, or comes on
when you are driving, yourair bag system may not work
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

threshold level.When impacting straight intoa wall that
does not moveor deform, the threshold level for most
GM vehicles is between9 and 15 mph (14 and 23
km/h). However, this velocity thresholddepends on the
vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster
or slower. In addition, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higherif 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 wherethe inflation would
provide no occupant protection benefit.
It is possible that in a crash,
only one of the two air
bags in your Roadmaster will deploy.
This is rare, but
can happen in a crashjust severe enough to make an air
bag inflate.
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Where is the air bag?
The driver’s air bagis in the middleof the steering
wheel. The right-front passenger’s air bag is located in
the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
When is an air bag expected to inflate?
The air bag is designedto inflate in moderate to severe
frontal or near-frontal crashes.The air bag will only
inflate if the velocity of the impact isabove the designed

In any particular crash, the determination
of whether the
air bag should have inflated cannot
be based solely on
the levelof damage onthe.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?

What will you see after an air bag inflation?

In a frontal or near-frontalimpact of sufficient severity,
the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is
suddenly stoppingas a result of a crash.The sensing
system triggers achemical reaction of the sodium azide
sealed inthe inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen
gas, which inflates a cloth bag.
The inflator, cloth bag,
and related hardware are all partof the air bag inflator
modules packed insidethe steering wheel and inthe
instrument panel in frontof the passenger.
How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the
protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute
the forceof the impact moreevenly over the occupant’s
upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But
air bags would not provide protectionin many types of
collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts,
primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the
as anything
air bag. Air bags should never be regarded
in
more than a supplement to safety belt protection
moderate to severe frontal and near-frontal collisions.

After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly
de,flgte..This occursso quickly that some people may
not even realize that the air bag inflated.
Some
components of the air bag module in the steering wheel
hub for the driver’s,airbag or-the instrument panel for
the passenger’s bag may be
hat for a short time,but the
you will
portion of the bag that comes into contact with
not be hot to the touch.There will be small amountsof
smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air
bags. The air bag willnot impede the driver’s visionor
ability to steer the vehicle, nor will
it hinder the
occupants from exitingthe vehicle.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may occur
in vehicles
with passenger air bags because the windshield actsaas
reaction surface forthe inflating air bag.
0 The air bagsare designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, you’ll needsome new parts for your air
bag system.If you don’t getthem, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect you
in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts.The service manual has
information about the need to replace other parts.

Right Front Passenger Position

Center Passenger Position And Any
Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger
Position

The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’
earlier in this part.

Lap Belt

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When you sitin a center seating position, orin a station
wagon third seat,you have a lap safety belt, which has
no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate
and pull it along the belt.

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.
Make sure the release button
on the buckleis positioned
so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.

To make the belt shorter, pull its
free end as shown until
the belt is snug.

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Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important forrear seat passengers to buckleup!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people
in the rear
seat arehurt mare often in crashesthan those who are
wearing safety. belts.

Lap-Shoulder Belt
The positionsnext to the windows have lap-shoulder
belts.
Here’s
wear
how
to
one properly.

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Rear passengerswho aren’t safety belted canbe thr.own
out of the vehiclein a crash.And they.can strike others
in the vehiclewho are wearbg safety belts.

Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until itclicks,
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.

If the belt is not long enough,
see3afety Belt'Extender"'
at the end of this section. Make sure the release button
on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to
unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on.the shoulder part.

Smaller Children and Babies

Child Restraints
Be sure to follow the- instructions
for the restraint. You
may find these instructions on the restraint itself
or in a
in
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system
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 showyou how to do that.

Where to Put the Restraint
Accident statistics show that children
are safer if they
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are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
General Motors therefore recommend that
you put your
child restraintin the rear seat.NEVER put a rear-facing
why:
child restraintin the front passenger seat. Here’s

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Top Strap

If your child restraint has top
a strap, it should be
anchored.
If you needto have an anchor installed, you can ask
your Buick dealerto put it in for you. If you want to
install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell how
you
to do it.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Position

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier
section aboutthe top strap if the child restraint has one.
You’ll need a safety,lockingclip to properly securea
child restraintin this position.You can geta locking clip
where child restraintsare sold, or from your Buick
dealer (GM Part Number94844571). The locking clip
must be thesame as the one shown here.

Until you have this clip, secure
a child restraint only ina
a way to anchora
seat that hasa separate lap belt (and
top strap, if the child restraint has one). See the
a child restraint ina
following section about securing
center position. Onceyou have the clip, follow these
instructions:
I: Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions

for the child restraint.

2. Secure the childin the child restraint as the
instructions say.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

If the shoulder belt goes in front
of the child’s faceor
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button
is
positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the
safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.

5. Then thread both thelap and shoulder belt portions
through the locking clip.

6. Push and pull the child.restraint in different
directions to be sureit is secure.

To remove the childrestraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and removethe locking clip. Let the safety
beltgoback all the way. The safety belt will move When
you secure a child restraint in a center seating
freely again and be ready to work,for an adult or larger position, you’ll be using the
lap belt.
child passenger.

1. Make'the belt as long as possibleby tilting the latch
plate and pullingit along the belt.

See the earlier section about the top
strap if the child
restraint has one.

2. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions
for the child restraint.
3. Secure the childin the child restraint as the
instructions say.

how.

4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the
restraint. The child restraint instructions will show
you
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7. Push and pullthe child restraint in different
directions tobe sure it is secure.If the child restraint
isn’t secure, turnthe latch plate over and buckle
it
again. Thensee if it is secure. If it isn’t, securethe
restraint ina different place in. the vehicle
and
contact the child restraint maker for their
advice
about how to attach the child restraint properly.

To remove the child restraint,
just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt. It willbe ready to workfor an adult or larger
child passenger.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat

5. Buckle the belt. Make surethe release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quicklyif you everhad to.
6. To tighten the belt, pull itsfree end while you push
down on the child restraint.

Your vehicle hasa right-front passenger’s air bag.
NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Here’s why:

5. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button is positionedso you
would beable to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if
you ever had to.

To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle's
6 . To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while safety belt and let
it go back all the way.
you
push
down
on
the childrestraint.
The safetybeltwillmovefreelyagainand
be ready to
work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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Accident statisticsshow that children are safer
if they
But they need touse the
are restrained in the rear seat.
safety belts properly.
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Children who aren’t buckled up canbe thrown out in
.
a crash.

Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other
people who are.

the child.sits, the lap portionof the belt
:‘{should be worn low and snug
on the hips, just touching
.. %he child’s thighs.
This applies ,belt force to the child’s
!pelvic bones in a crash.

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Safety Belt Extender

Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash

If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten
around you, you
should useit.

If you’ve
. .
had a crash, do you need new belts?

But if a safety belt isn’t long enough
to fasten, your
go
dealer will orderyou an extender. It’s free. When you
in to order it, take the heaviestcoat you will wear,so the
extender will be tongenough for you. The extender will
be just for you, andjust 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 tofit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.

After a very minor collision, nothing may
be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched,as they would be if worn
during a moresevere crash, then you need new belts.

If you ever see a label onthe driver’s or the right-fkont.
passenger’s safety belt that
says to replacethe belt, be
sure todo so. Then the new belt will bethere to help
protect you inan accident. You would see this label on
the belt nearthe door opening.
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sureall your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts ordamage.
If you see anything that mightkeep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.

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A: The belt is torn.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt Torn or frayed beltsmay not protect you in a crash.
They canrip apart under impact forces.If a belt is tom
or seat parts repaired or replaced.
New parts and repairs
or frayed, get anew one right away.
may be necessary evenif the belt wasn’t beingused at
the timeof the collision.

Part 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about
the many standardand optional featureson your Buick. and information on starting. shifting
and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly .
.aryd what to do if you have a problem.

Part 2 includes:
Keys ............................................................................
DoorLocks .......................................................................
NewVehicleBreak-In ...............................................................
StartingtheEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting the Transmission ..........................................................
Windows ..........................................................................
TiltSteeringWheel .................................................................
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever .....................................................
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipermasher ......................................................
CruiseControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrumentpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and Odometer ......................................................
Warning Lights, Indicators and Gages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys

The ignition keys are for
the ignition only.

The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.

When a newRoadmaster is delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs from the keys,‘and gives them to the
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Door Locks

Each plug hasa code on it that tells your dealeror a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be
able tohave n w ones made easily using these plugs.

NOTICE:
Your Buick has a number
of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have aoflot
trouble getting into your vehicle
if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.So be sure you have extra
keys.

There are several waysto lock and unlockyour vehicle:

From the outside:Use your
door key.

From the inside:To lock
the door, move the lock
control down.
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To unlock the door, mov
the lock control up.

Power Door Locks
Push the powerdoor lock
switch to lock or unlock all
the doors at once.

Programmable Automatic Door Locks
(Option)
If you have automatic door locks, close your doors, turn
“P”
on the ignition and move your shift leverofout
(Park). All the doors will lock.
If someone needs to get
a drive position, have that person use
out while you’re in
If you have your foot on the
the manual or power lock.
brake, the door(s) will lock automatically.

When you stop and move your selector into
“P” (Park),
your doors will unlock.
You can have the automatic door lock feature . . ... :, ., .
programmed to allowthe doors to remain locked after
you shift into‘‘I?’’ (Park). See your Buick dealer if you
want the automatic door locks reprogrammed.
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Remote Trunk Release

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The security switch in the
glove box must be“ON’
for the “TRUNK” release
button to work.

Leaving Your Vehicle
If you areyeaving the vehicle,take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get outand
close the door.
The “TRUNK” button is to
the left of the steering
column. Pushit to open the
trunk from inside yourcar.

When the trunk security switch is turnedOFF, the trunk
can only be opened withthe key orthe Remote Keyless
Entry System.

Remote Tailgate Release

Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option)
If you have this feature,it pulls the trunk lid closed. This,
allows you to gently push the trunk lid down and
the
pull-down feature then secures it completely.

NOTICE:
Do not slam your trunklid down if you have the
Pull-Down feature. If youdo, you may damage
the Pull-Down System.

Press the top of the REAR WINDOW switch to unlock
the rear window only when the vehicle is“F”’
in Park or
“ N ’ Neutral.
You can also unlock the rear window
by using the oval
key in the lock near the window.This also unlocks the
tailgate.

Tailgate Operation
.The tailgate is lockedand unlocked by using the power
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door lock controls, the oval keyin the.lock or the
Remote Keyless Entry System if you have it.
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It can be opened like
a regular .door,or like a drop-gate.
The symbols on the handlesindicate their function.
The tailgate and tailgate
window must first be
unlocked. If the tailgate has
already been unlocked,yau
can unlatch the tailgate
window by pushing the key
cylinder buttonall the way
in. Then, raisethe window.

To open the tailgate likea regular door, pullup on the
of the tailgate.
handle that is near the right end

To open it like a drop-gate, just reach inside and pull up
on the handle-thatis located near the centerof the
tailgate. Lower the tailgate all the way down.
To close the window, pull it down against the tailgate
.
until it latches.

Wagon Locked Storage Compartment
This compartment is on the inside panel the
at rear left
of the car. Usethe oval-head keyto.lock and unl.o.ck this
door.

Turn the key to the right (clpckwise)to unlock. The key
cannot be removed in this position.

Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)

If your Buick has this option, you can
lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk or tailgate from up to
30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.

To close and lock, liftup and push in on the door. Turn
Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on
a radio
the key to left, back to the original position and remove. frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.

This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:
(1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
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Operation
The driver's door will unlock when
UNLOCK is
pressed. Pressit again quickly and all the doors will
unlock. The door courtesy lights will also come on.
All doors will lock when DOOR is pressed.

Should inteiference tothis .system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
Check the distance.You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
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Check the location. Other vehiclesor objects may be
blocking the signal.

See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
service.

Changes or modificationsto this systemby other thanan
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.

The trunk or tailgate will unlock when the opened trunk
symbol is pressed, but only when the transmission is in
PARK.

Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter'
is coded to prevent another
If a transmitter
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Rememberto bring the remaining
transmitters with you when you go
to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter
to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles
as you own, provided theyare equipped with exactly the
same model system. (General Motors offers several
different modelsof these systems on their vehicles.) Each
vehicle can have only two transmitters matched it.
to

See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.

To replace the batteries:

Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should lastabout two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normalrange in any location.If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to
change the batteries.
For battery replacement,
use two Duracell@
batteries, type DL-2016,or
a similar type.

1. If your transmitter
has a screw, remove
the screw from the
back cover.If there
is no screw,
carefully pryoff the
cover by inserting a
dime (or similar
object) in the slot
between the covers
and twist.

2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.
3. Remove and replace the batteries.Put them in as the
direction under the batteries indicate.
4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on
tightly, so water won’t get in.Replace the screw in
If there is no screw,
the back cover, if there is one.
snap together.
5, Check the operation of the transmitter.

Rear Door Security Lock
Your Buick is equipped with rear door security, locks
that help prevent passengers from opening the doors
rear
of your car from the inside.
To use one of these locks:

1. Move the lever all the
way down.

The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be opened from
If you want to open a
inside when this feature is in use.
rear door when the security lock
is on:

1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door fromthe outside.

If you don’t
cancel
the
security
lock
feature,
adults
or
older childrenwho ride in the rear won’t be able to open
2. Close the door.
the rear doorfrom the inside.You should let adults and
3. Do the same thing to the
older children know how these security locks work, and
otherrear door lock.howtocancelthelocks.
To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door fromthe inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way up.

3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.

Theft

Parking Lots

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Buick has a number
of theft deterrent
features, we know that nothingwe put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.

If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys.
if
But what if youhave to leave your ignition key? What
you have to leavesomething valuable in your vehicle?
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Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’san easy targetfor joy riders or professional
thieves .-- so don’t do it.

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Put your valuables in a ‘storage area, like your trunk,
glove box, or inthe wagon storagecompartment;
Lock the glove box.
Lockallthe doors except thedriver’s.
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Then take thedoor key with you.
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When you park your Buickand open the driver’s door,
you’ll heara‘chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and takeit with you. Alwaysdo this.
so will your
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
ignition and transmission.And remember to lockthe
doors.

Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in astorage area, or take them with you.

PASS-Key@II
Your vehicle is
equipped with the
PASS-Key%
(Personalized
Automotive Security
System) theft deterrent
system. PASS-Key%
is a passive theft
deterrent system.This
means you don’t have
to do anything different
to ann or disarm the
system.

The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or
the engine may not start. If the
engine does notstart and the PASS KEY light comes on,
off.
the keymay be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition

It works when you insert or remove the key from
the
ignition. PASS-Key% uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.

Clean and dry the key. Wait
about three minutes and try
again. ThePASS KEY light may 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 ignitionkey. 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
otherkey, your
vehicle needs service.If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition keymay be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%.
If you accidentally use a key that hasa damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
PASS KEY light will come on. But you don’t have to wait
three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys.

When the PASS-Key% 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
fiom randomly trying different keys with different resistor
pellets in an attempt to makea match.

See your h i c k dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key% to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and and the PASS KEY light
comes on and stays on, you will beable to restartyour
engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key% system,
however, is not working properly and must be serviced
by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key% system.

If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition key, see
your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service
PASS-Key%tohave
a newkeymade.
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Ignition Key Positions
Your square-headed key
operates your ignition lock.

New Vehicle ‘‘Break-in''
NOTICE:
Your modern Buick doesh’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run if youfollow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at55 mph (88.km/h)’or
less for the first 500 miles (804 km).
0 Don’t drive at any one speed
fast or slow
for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200
miles (322km) or so. During this time your
new brakelinings aren’t. yetbroken in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean premature
wear and earlier replacement.Follow-this
“breaking-in” guideline every time you get
new brake linings.

(C) Off This position letsyou turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like “Lock.” Use“Off’ if you must have your car
in motion while theengine is off.

(D) Run: This is the positionfor driving.
(E) Start: This key position starts your engine.

With. the ignition key
in the ignition switch, you
can turn
the switch tofive different positions:
(A) Accessory: This position lets you use things like
the
off.is
radio and the windshield wipers when the engine
To use, push in the key and
turn it toward you.Your
steering wheel will remain locked,
just as it was before
you inserted the key.
(B) Lock: Before you put the key in, your ignition will
be in the Lock position.This.position locks your
ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft
deterrent feature.

If your key seemsstuck in “Loclc” and you can’t
turn it, besure it isall the way in. If it is, thenturn
the steering wheelleft and right while you turn
the key hard.But turn the keyonly with your
hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key
or the ignition switch. If none ofthis works, then
your vehicle needs service.

Starting Your Engine
Move yours,hiftlever to “P” (Park) or“ N ’ (Neutrai).
Your engine won’t startin any other position-- that’s a
safety feature.To restart when you’re already moving,
use “N” (Neutral) only.

NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park)
if your Buick is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shiftto “PYy
(Park) only whenyour
vehic.leis stopped.

To start your 5.7 Liter LT1 engine:

1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition keyto “Start.” When the engine starts, letgo
of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your
engine gets warm.

NOTICE:
Holding your keyin “Start” for longer than15
seconds at a time
will cause your batteryto be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedalall the way to the floor, while you
hold the ignition keyin “Start.” When theengine
starts, letgo of the key and let up on the accelerator
pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to
help avoid drainingyour battery:
When starting yourengine in very cold weather (below
‘ 0°F or -18”C), do this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turnthe
ignition key to “Start”and hold it there. When the
engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator
pedal to maintainengine speed, if you have to, until
your engine has runfor a while.

2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way
the to the
floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in
“Start” for about three seconds.If the car starts
briefly but then stops again,
do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down forfive or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine.

NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the fuel injection system operates. Beforeadding
electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer. If
you don’t, your enginemight not perform
properly.
If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see
the part ofthis manual thattells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Car” in the Index.

Driving Through Deep Standing
Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing water, water can comein through your
engine’s air intake and badly damage your
engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or
standing water, drive through them very slowly.

Engine Coolant Warmer
(Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only)
In very cold weather,
0 “F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine
coolant warmer can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economyduring engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant warmer should
be plugged in a minimumof
four hours priorto starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant warmer:
1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.

Automatic Transmission

NOTICE:

There are several different
positions for your shift
lever.

After you’ve used the coolant warmer,
be sure to
store the cordas it was before to keepit away
from moving engine parts. If you don’t,could
it
damaged.
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How long shouldyol-1keep the coolant warmer plugged
of oil
in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind
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 giveyou the best advice for that particular
area.

P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to
use when you start your engine because your vehicle
can’t move easily.

- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
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Y~u’1.lshift down to the next gear and have more
power.

3 (Third Gear)
This is like @, but you never go-intoOverdrive.
Here are some times you might choose “3” instead of

- When driving on hilly, winding roads

NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine
rac’ing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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 kmh),push
your acceleratorpedal about halfway down.
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- When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting
between gears
- When going down a steep hill

2 (Second Gear)
This position gives youmore power and lower fuel
economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help
control yourspeed as you go down steep mountain
roads, but then you would also want to use your
brakes off and on.

NOTICE:
Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) for more than5
miles (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h),
or you can damage your transmission. Use @ or
“3”as much as possible.
Don’t shift into“2” unless you are going slower
than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your
engine.

If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t
try todrive.
This might happen if you were stuck in very deep
sand or mud or wereup against asolid object.
You could damage your transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could overheat and damage the
transmission. Use your brakesor shift into“PYy
Park to holdyour vehicle in position on a hill.

1 (First Gear)
This position gives you even more power (but lower
fuel economy) than“2.” You can use it on very steep Limited-Slip Rear Axle
hills, or indeep snow or mud. If the selector lever is
If you have this feature, your rear
axle can give you
put in “1,” the transmission won’t shift into first gear additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It
until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
works like a standardaxle most of the time, but when
one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other
does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with
traction to move the vehicle.

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NOTICE:

Parking Brake
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’lightwill
come on.

Driving with the parking brake on can cause your
rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace
them, and you could also damage other parts
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vehicle.
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If you are towinga.trailerand are parking on any
hill: See “Towinga Trailer” in the Index. That section
explains what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

To release the parking
brake: Hold the regular
brake.peda1 down. Pull the
brake release lever.

Shifting Into 64P9 9 (Park)

1. Hold the brake pedal down withyour right foot and
set the parking brake.

Torque Lock

Shifting Out of LCP99
(Park)

If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift
your
transaxle intoT“ (Park) properly, the weight
of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking in
pawl
the transmission.You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever outof “P” (Park). This is called “torque
lock.” To prevent torque lock,.set the parking brake and
then shift into7‘“ (Park) properly beforeyou leave the
.driver’s seat.To find outhow, see “Shifting Into ‘P’
(Park)” in the Index.

Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You
have to fullyapply your regular brakebefore you can
“Run”
shift from“P” (Park) when the ignition is in the
position. See “Automatic Transmission”
in the Index.

When you are ready to drive, move
the shift lever outof
“P’, (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake.

If you cannot shift outof “P”(Park), ease pressure on
the shift lever-- push the shift lever allthe way into “P”
the
(Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move
shift lever into the gear
you want. If you ever holdthe
brake pedal down butstill can’t’shiftout of “P” (Park),
try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.”

If “torque lock” does occur,
you may need to have
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end
of Step ‘4.
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some
of
the pressure from the transaxle,
so you can pull the shift 3. Shift to “N” (Neutral).
lever outof T“ (Park).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you
want.

5. Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

Running Your Engine While You’re
Parked
It’s better not to park with
the engine running. Butif you
ever haveto,.here are some things tob o w .

Follow the groper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “ShiftingInto ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index.

If you are parking ona hill and if you’re pullinga
trailer, also see “Towing
a Trailer’’ in the Index.

Power Windows

from opening and closingthe windows. The driver can
still control all windows with the switch in the locked
'position. PushUNLOCK to restore normal operation to
,allpassenger .window switches.

Wagon Rear Vent Windows
In th& rear
area, there is a
vent windowon each side
of the car.

Your power windows controlsare on the armrest.
The switch for the driver's window hasan
express-down feature. Pullthe switch backall the way.
Once engaged, releaseit and the window will lower all
the way. To stop the window from lowering, push the
switch forward.To raise the windo$, push the switch
forward.

To open, lift the latchand push out.To close, pullin and
back on the latch.

You also have a lockout switch. PushLOCK disable the
power window switches. This will prevent passengers

The lever on theleft side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal
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WindshieldWipers
WindshieldWasher
Cruise Control (Option)

Turn Signal and Lane Change. Indicator

The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two
downward (forleft) positions. These positions allow you
to signala turn ora lane change.
To signal a turn, movethe lever all theway up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.

A green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash
in the direction of the turn
or lane change.

To signal a lanechange, just raise orlower the lever
until the greenarrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change.The lever will returnby
itself whenyou release it.

As you signal a turn or a lane change,
if the arrows don’t
flash butjust stay on, a signal
bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.

For example, some jurisdictions
may require thatyou
operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam
on
headlights are also on, or that headlights be turned
whenever you must use your windshield wipers.
In
If a bulb is burned out, replaceit to helpavoid an
addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely
with
accident. If the greenarrows don’t go on at all when you
is
signal a turn,check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index) parking lights, especiallyat dawn or dusk. It
recommended thatyou check with your own state or
and for burned-out bulbs.
provincial highway authority for applicable lighting
If you havea trailer towing option with added wiring for regulations.
the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed,the signal indicator will flash Headlight High-Low Beam
even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
To change the headlights
and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they
from low beam to high ‘or
are working.
high to low, pull the turn
signal levera11 the way
Turn Signal Reminder
toward you. Then release it.
A chime will sound if your turn signal remains on afier
When the high beamsare
having driven 1/2 mile, to remind you to turnoff your
on, this blue light on
the
signal.
instrument panel also will
be on.
Operation of Lights
,

Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights,
parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and
taillights) meetsall applicable federal lighting
requiremeilts, certain states and. provinces may apply
their own lighting regulations that may require special
attention before you operate these lights.

. .

Wagon Rear WindowWashedwiper

Cruise Control (Option)

When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts
Push the top of the switch to turn on the rear wipers.
Push the bottom of the switch to turnit off.
To spray windshield washer fluid on
the rear window,
push the topof the switch until therear wiper turns on.
Then pushthe top of the switch further. Washer fluid
will startto spray after a couple of seconds and continue
as long as you hold the switch. When you release
the
switch, the wiper will remainon until you turn it off by
pushing the bottom of the switch.
The rear window washer fluidcomes from the
windshield washer reservoir.

Off.

Note: On the Estate Wagon, if the tailgate window is not
completely closed the cruiseco&ol will not work.

2. Get up to the speedyou want.

3. Push in the button at the
end of the leverand

To Set Cruise Control
1. Move the Cruise
Control switch to“ON.”

release it.

(The “CRUISE’ light on
the instrument panel will
come on.)

You’ll go right backup to
your chosen speed and stay
there.

CRUISE

4. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal.

To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed
and then youapply the brake. This,of course, shutsoff
the Cruise Control. But you don’t needto reset it. Once
you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,you can
fiom “ON’ to
move the Cruise Control switch
“Resume/Accelerate”for about half a second.

Remember 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 switchat “Resume/Accelerate.”

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise
Control
”

There are two ways to
go .to a higher speed. Here’sthe
first:

1. Use the accelerator pedalto get to the higher speed,
2. Push the button at
the endof the lever,
then release the
button and the
accelerator pedal.
You’ll now cruiseat
the higher speed.

Here’s the second way to go
to a 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 invery small amounts, move
the switchto “Resume/Accelerate” for less than half
a second and then release
it. Each time youdo this,
faster.
your vehicle will go about1 mph (1.6 h/h)
The accelerate featl. .vi11only work after you have
settheCruise
Cr
sd by pushingthe “SET”
button.

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the
end of the lever until
you reach the lower
speed you want,then
release it.

Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your Cruise Control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, andthe steepness of the
hills. When goingup steep hills, you mayhave to step
on the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. When
going downhill, you mayhave to brake or shift to a
lower gear to keep your speed down.Of course,
applying the brake takesyou out of Cruise Control.
Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t
use CruiseControl on steep hills.

To Get Out of Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:

1. Step lightly on the
brake pedal,OR
2. To slow down in very smallamounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each
time you do
slower.
this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 h/h)

Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. ,When
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
you take your foot
down to the CruiseControl speed youset earlier.

101

Lights
light systems:
These switches control these
Headlights

Taillights

To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition,
your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased.

102

Parking Lights

LicenseLights

'SidemarkerLights

Instrument Panel Lights
.

Interior Courtesy Li.ghts

Twilight Sentinel (Option)
The Twilight Sentinel controlat the bottom of your
off
lights switch area turns your headlights on and
automatically by sensinghow dark it is outside.
To operate it, leavethe LIGHTS switchoff and move
the Twilight Sentinel control
to any position butOFF.
(The OFF position is when the white ‘dot’ on the switch
is rotated all the way to the left.)
Pull the knob toward you,to the first setting to turn on
the parking lights. Pullthe knob toward you, to the
second setting toturn on the headlights.
By rotating theknob you can make the instrument panel
lights bright or dimand turn the courtesy lights on or
off.

If you movethe control all the way to the right, your
lights will remain on for three minutes after
you turn off
your engine.If you move the control towardthe left, the
off your engine.
lights willgo off quickly when you turn
You can change this delaytime from only a few seconds
to three minutes. Whenthe Twilight Sentinel is turned
off, use your lights switch to operate the headlights.

Headlight “On” Warning
If the light switchis left on you’ll hear a warning tone
when you turnoff the igniti,on.

103

Your Twilight Sentinel.,and
Daytime Running Lights
(Canada Only)work with
the light sensoron top of
your instrument panel.
Don’t coverit up, if youdo,
it will read ‘‘dark” and your
lights willcome on.

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that
“Daytime Running Lights” (DRL)
are a usehl 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
it up.
instrument panel. Don’t cover
The low beam headlights will come on
at reduced
brightness in daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch’isoff, and
The parking brake is released.
At dusk, the exterior lights will
come on automatically
and the low beams will changeto full brightness. At
go out and the low beams
dawn, the exterior lights will
will changeto the reduced bdghtness of DRL (if the
headlight switch isoff).
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time
you need to.

104

To idle your vehicle with theDRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is the
in “Off” or “Lock’’
position. Then start the vehicle.
The DRL will stay off
until you release the parking brake.

Rear Seat Reading Lights
These lights go on when
you open the doors.

To turn on the reading
lights when the doorsare
closed, pressthe switch.

Front Seat Reading Lights

Courtesy Lights
When any ‘dooris opened, several lights go on. They
make it easy foryou to enter andleave the car. You also
,can turn these lightson by rotating theINT light switch
to MAX.
Front seat reading lights are turned by
onpressing the
switch locatedon the rearviewmirror.

105

Wagon Rear Compartment.Light and Assist
Handles
There are courtesy lights and assist handles
in the rear
of the tailgate
compartment located on each side
window.

Push the switch on each light to turn them onoff.
and

Delayed Illuminated Entry
When you open the door, the interior lights will go on.
off automaticallyafterabout
Theselightswillgo
seconds, or when the ignition is turned on.

106

Mirrors
Inside Mirror
When youare sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirrorso you can see clearly behind your car.
The day-night adjustment allows you
to adjust the
mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind
you.

Automatic Mirror (Option)

Automatidoff Switch
There is an automatic and an off position. Whenthe
button on the bottomof the mirror is pressedup and has
a green halo, the mirror is on automatic.
Press again to
turn off.

Time Delay
The mirror delays before changing from the night to the
day position.This delay prevents rapid changing
of the
mirror as ,you drive under lights and through traffic.

Reverse Gear Day Mode
Your Buick mayhave an automatic inside mirror.
The automatic mirror adjusts.for the glareof headlights
behind you.It detects changes in light, and then adjusts
for day or night operation.
During the day the mirror reflects allthe light fkom
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. Whenthe mirror changes to
is
the night mode,it holds that position until glare no
longer present.

The reverse mode is another important feature
of the
automatic mirror. Whenthe shift lever is placed in “R”
(Reverse), the mirror shiftsto the day mode.This gives
you a bright imagein the mirroras you back up.

Front Reading Lights
There are two reading lights located on
the rearview
mirror. Pushthe switch closestto the light toturn it on
or off.

Cleaning Photocells
Use a cottonswab and glass cleaner to clean the two
photocells that make the mirror work.

107

OutsideMirrors

Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)

Manual

The left outside mirror is heated
when you activate the
rear window defogger.

To adjust the left outside mirror, rotate
the knob located
on the driver’s door.
The right outside mirror must be
adjusted manually. Adjusteach mirror so you canjust
see the sideof your vehicle.

Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirroris convex.
A convex mirror’s surfaceis curved so you can see more
from the driver’s seat.

Power (Option)
If your Buick has optional
power mirrors, the mirror
control is located on the
driver’s door. Move the
center switchto choose the
right or left mirror. Press
any of the four arrows to
move the mirror inthe
desired direction.

Adjust each mirror so you can just see the sideof your
car and the area behind your car.

Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)
The lighted visor vanity mirror lights
up when the
mirror cover is opened. Closing the mirror cover turns
off the lights.

10s
I

Convenience Net (Wagon)

The net can bealso be hooked as shownso that it lies
flat against the load floor.

A convenience net is provided
for the rearof your
wagon to,help keep small loads,like grocery bags,from
falling over during sharp turns or quick
stops and starts.

The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store such loads
under the load floor, or on the load floor
faras
forward

109

as you can. Keep the rear load floor flat when youme . . :

the net.

Convenience Net (Sedan)

Your car has a convenience net.
You’ll see it just inside
the back wallof the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the Itnet.
can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook thenet so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it.

110

Wagon Cargo Security Cover (Option)

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