Optional Convex Outside Mirror
Move the switch in the middle of the control to choose
the right or left mirror. Push the arrow controls in the
direction you want to move the mirror.
Adjust each mirror
so you can just see the side of your
vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
1 A CAUTION:
If your Buick has the Your right side mirror is convex.
optional power mirror, the A convex mirror’s surface is curv\
ed
so you can see more
the driver’s door. mirror Control is located
On from the driver’s seat,
I - -
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.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
r
If you have this option, the left outside mirror is heated
when you activate the rear window defogger.
100
Weather Strips ................................ 266
White Sidewall Tires
........................... 266
Windshield and Wiper Blades
.................... 265
Comfort Control System
.......................... 11 8
Clock. Setting the
..................... 130.132.134. 137
Closed-In Places. Don't Idle in
...................... 81
COinYourExhaust
............................... 81
Color of Road Signs
.............................. 146
Comfort Control
& Audio Systems .................. 11 8
Compact Disc Care .............................. 142
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 227
Contents. Table of
................................. 9
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 158
Control.
Loss of ................................. 168
Controls. Features and
....... .- .................... 57
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... ;" 100
Convenience Net ................................. 101
Coolant. Engine ................................. 243
Coolant. Engine. Warning Light
.................... 110
Coolant. Safety Warnings About
.................... 208
Covers.
How to Remove Wheel ...................... 21 8
Cruise Control ................................... 89
Cruise Control. Changing Speed With
................. 92
Cruise Control. Turning
Off ......................... 94
Cruise Control. Using on Hills
....................... 94
Curves. Driving
on ............................... 163
Customer Assistance Information
................... 297
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 297
Courtesy Lights
.................................. 97
.............................
8
(Drive) Third Gear 75
Automatic Overdrive
........................... 74
Damage to Finish
................................ 267 Damage to Sheet Metal
.......................... .26
7.
Damagewarnings
................................ 11
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 98
Dead Battery. What to Do
......................... 198
Defensive Driving
............................... 154
Defogger.
Rear Window ...................... 124. 127
Defogging
................................. 123. 126
Defrost
.................................... 124. 126
Delco Sound Systems
............................ 127
Dimensions
.................................... 273
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
......................... 162
Disposal. Used Oil
............................... 240
Door Locks
...................................... 59
Downhill Parking
................................ 182
Downshifting
.................................... 75
Driving
AtNight
.................................... 169
Defensively
.................................. 154
Drunk
...................................... 155
In a Foreign Country
........................... 232
In Cities
..................................... 175
In Fog. Mist or Haze ........................... 173
InRain
..................................... 171
In Winter
.................................... 185
On a Long Trip
............................... 178
On Freeways
................................. 176
On Curves
................................... 163
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 180
On Snow or Ice
............................... 186
Through Deep Standing Water
.................... 71
DrunkenDriving
................................ 155
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
......... 119
307
.
Electric Outside Mirror Control .................... 100
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.................. 128. 269
Emergencies. Braking
............................ 163
Emergencies on the Road
.......................... 195
Emergencies. Steering in
......... ; ................ 164
Emergency Starting. Dead Battery
................... 198
Emergency Wrecker Towing
....................... 203
Engine Energy Conserving
Oil ............................ 237
Block Heater
.............................. 72. 239
Coolant
................................. 21 1. 243
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.............. 110
Exhaust
...................................... 81
Identification
................................. 269
Oil
......................................... 236
Oil Additives
................................. 239
Oil Life Monitor
.............................. 114
Oil Pressure Warning Light
..................... 112
Oil. When to Change
...................... 239. 277
Overheating
.................................. 208
Starting
...................................... 70
Warning Light. Need for Service
................. 111
Ethanol in Gasoline
.............................. 231
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts
............... 37
Explanation of Scheduled Services
.................. 286
Expressway Driving
.............................. 176
Extender. Safety Belt
.............................. 55
Exterior Appearance ............................. 265 Fasteners.
Replacement
.......................... 230
Features and Controls
............................. 57
Fetus. Risk to
.. From Safety Belt Use ................ 37
Filling Your Fuel Tank
............................ 233
Filter. Oil
...................................... 275
Finish Care
..................................... 266
Finish Damage
.................................. 267
First Gear. When to Use
............................ 75
Flat Tire
....................................... 216
Flooded Engine. Starting a
.......................... 70
Fluid
Capacities
................................... 275
Brake
....................................... 248
Power Steering
........... ; ................... 246
Transaxle/Transmission
........................ 241
Windshield Washer
............................ 247
Fluids and Lubricants Recommended
................ 293
FM Stereo Radio Reception
........................ 127
Fog. Driving
in .................................. 173
Francais. Guide En
................................. 2
Freedom Battery
................................. 249
Freeway Driving
................................ 176
French LanguageManual
........................... 2
Front Brake Disc Wear Indicators
................... 162
Front Towing Hook-Ups
.......................... 206
Fuel
.......................................... 231
Fuel Gage
...................................... 106
Fuel Tank. Filling Your
........................... 233
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................ 270
Fuseusage ..................................... 271
Foreign Operation
............................... 232
308
Outside Mirrors .................................. 99
Overdrive. Automatic
............................. 74
Overheated Engine
............................... 208
P (park) Position ................................ 74
PaintSpoaing
................................... 267
Park Shifting Into
................................ 78
Park, Shifting Out of
.............................. 80
Parking Brake .................................... 76
Parking on Hills
................................. 182
Parking Over Things That Burn
...................... 80
PASS-Key, Theft Deterrent System ................... 67
Pavement Markings
.............................. 153
PedalTravel, Brake
.............................. 163
Perception Time in Braking
........................ 158
Polishing and Waxing
............................ 266
Power
Antennacare
................................ 142
Seat Controls
.................................. 15
PanelLights
..................................... 96
passing
........................................ 166
Door Locks
................................... 61
Steering
..................................... 163
Whdows
..................................... 82
Pressure, Tire
................................... 256
Steering Fluid
................................ 247
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts During
................ 37
Problems on the Road
............................ 195
proper Safety Belt Usage for Adults
.................. 17
Publications Order Form
.......................... 303
Publications, Service
............................. 300
Push-Starting Your Car
........................... 198
R (Reverse) Gear Position ............... : .......... 74
Racing. Shifting When Your Engine is
................ 74
Radiator Overheating
............................. 208
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................ 245
Radio. Two-way. Adding a
........................ 128
Radio Systems
................................... 127
Rain. Driving in
................................. 171
Reaction Time in Braking
......................... 158
Reading Lights
................................... 97
Rear Door Security Lock
........................... 65
Rear Passenger ComforTemp
....................... 119
Rear Towing Hook-Ups
........................... 207
Rear Window Defogger
....................... 124, 127
Reclining Front Seatbacks
.......................... 15
Recovery,
Off Road .............................. 166
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 189
Remote Keyless Entry System
....................... 61
Remote Trunk Release
............................. 83
Replacement Light Bulbs
.......................... 274
Replacing Safety Belts
............................. 55
Replacing Tires ................................. 256
Replacing Wheels ............................... 260
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 299
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................ 74
Restraint, Child
.................................. 43
Restraint Systems, Checking Your
.................... 55
Reverse Gear Position ............................. 74
“Riding” the Brakes
.............................. 159
Road Signs 146
Roads, Hill and Mountain
......................... 180
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................ 228
RearBrakes
.................................... 163
Replacing Brake System Parts
....................... 249
Restraints, Head
.................................. 17
.....................................
311