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Here you will find information about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and fuel information. and
then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Part 6 includes:
ServiceTips
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Engineoil ....................................................................... \
242
Fuel
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..... 243
Hood Release 248
251
AirFilter
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Enginecoolant .................................................................... 258
PowerSteeringFluid
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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... 263
Battery
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... 265
266
268
270
278
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Fuses .and Circuit Breakers
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Capacities and Specifications
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256
BulbReplacement
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LoadingYourVehicle ...............................................................
Tires ........................................................................\
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Appearancecare ..................................................................
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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
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your
vehicle.
A r PUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. I? 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.
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The release button is to the
left
of the steering column.
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A CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on you and then something
ignites
it, YOU could be badly burned. Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler
cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your
tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait I ’ for any “hlss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way. I
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear a clicking noise,
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OTICE:
you neea a new cap, be sure IO get tne rlght
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type,
it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions
system might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the
vehicle.
It is located on the
lower left side
of the
instrument panel. When
you pull this handle, the
hood lock will open.
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