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Step 1. Write down any 6-digit number and keep it in a
safe place.
Step
2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
Step
3. Press PWR to turn the radio off.
Step 4. Press presets 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold
them until
“- - -” shows on the display (at least 5
seconds).
You are now ready to enter your secret code. If you
pause more than
15 seconds between steps you may
have to start over.
Step
5. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display.
Step
6. Press SEEK or 4 and hold it until the first
digit of your code appears.
Step
7. Rotate the tune knob right or left to make the
next two numbers agree with your code.
Step
8. Press AM-FM knob and “000” will appear. Now
you are ready to enter the second three digits of the code
according to Step
6 and 7.
Step 9. Press the AM-FM knob. The display will show
“rEF’”
, and then “000” will appear indicating that some
steps are to be repeated for verification. Step
10. Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8.
Step 11. Press the AM-FM knob. If the display shows
“SEC” , the verification process was successful and the
system is SECURE. If the display shows
“- - -”, the
verification steps were not successful and the entire sequence must be started again.
To Unlock The System After a Power Loss
When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the
radio won’t turn
on and “LOC” will appear in the
display.
Enter your secret code as follows; pause
no more than
15 seconds between steps.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn the ignition on (Radio off.)
Press the SET button. The display will show
“000”.
Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6 thru
9 above. The display will show the number as
entered.
Press the
AM/FM button and the time appears -
indicating that the disabling sequence was
successful. If the display indicates “SEC”, the
number did not match and the unit is still secured.
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Disabling The Theft System
Step 1. Press preset buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with
ignition “On” and radio power “Off’. The display will
show “SEC”, indicating the unit is in the secure mode.
Step
2. Press the SET button. The display will show
‘600097.
Step 3. Enter the first three digits of the code following
step
6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs. The display
will show the numbers as entered.
Step
4. Press the AM-FM button. The radio will display
“000”.
Step 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The
display shows the number as entered.
Step
6. Press the AM-FM button. If the display shows
- - -” , the disabling sequence was successful. (The
numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory
back-up code, and the unit is
in the UNSECURED
mode.) If
the display shows “SEC”, the disabling
sequence was unsuccessful and
the numbers did not
match either of the codes, the unit will remain in the
SECURED mode.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Your tapes will sound best if you clean your cassette
tape player from time to time. Use a non-abrasive
cleaning cassette instead of a music tape. Follow the
instructions on the cleaning cassette.
Store cassette tapes away from extreme heat or direct
sunlight. Protect the open ends from dirt or damage;
store them in their original cases or other protective
cases. Cassettes eventually wear out and you may need
to replace them
if they become noisy.
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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 ACS thermostat
is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
: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
What to Add:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
should be
at the
“HOT” mark.
should be at the
“FULL COLD” mark.
When adding power steering fli or making a
complete fluid change, always use the proper
fluid. Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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which all 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
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Those grades 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.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at
the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance. 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.
Each new 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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