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Hazard Warning Flashers
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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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Slide the switch up 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.
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To turn off the flashers, slide the switch down. 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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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. Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRONB-IIE, because fluids with that label
are made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONB-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 overheat.ing or if you need to add coolant to your
radiator, see “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Buick will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34OF (-37OC) .
0 Give boiling protection up to 262 OF (128 “C) .
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 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. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush
and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
with any complete coolant change. If you use these, you
don’t need to add anything else.
can be aangerous. 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 overhe-”
warning. Your engine could catch fire and
yuu or
others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and a proper antifreeze.
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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 themdi links in the wiring itself.
This greatly
reduces the chance
of fires caused by electrical problems.
This fuse panel is inside the
glove box. Pull the cover
down for access. Some
spare fuses and
a fuse
puller are included.
Be sure
to use the correct fuse. 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.
Fuse Usage
Amp Description
1.
2.
3.
10
15
15
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
1s.
16.
17.
18.
25
10
1s
15
20
15
10
5
25
10
10
Radio & Clock
Radio
& Clock; Instrument Cluster; Passive
Restraint Timer
Courtesy, Glove Box, Underhood, Trunk, Header
Lights; Cigarette Lighter; Lighted Inside Rearview Mirror; Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors
Windshield Wiper
& Washer
Cruise Control: DRL Module; Instrument Cluster;
HVAC
Brake Lights;
ABS Control Module; Chime Module
Engine Control Module
Taillights; DRL Module
Hazard Warning Flasher
Rear Defogger Timer Relay: Instrument Cluster;
Chime Module; Cruise Control; DRL Module; Lamp
Driver
Module; ABS Lamp Driver
Instrument Panel. Console, Switch Lights
Blower Motor
Turn Signals
Not Used ABS Control Module
Not Used Not Used
Not Used
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Child Restraints .................................. 42
Children and Safety Belts
.......................... 40
Cigarette Lighter ................................. 97
Circuit Breakers
................................. 257
City Driving
.................................... 156
Cleaner. Air
.................................... 225
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 252
Fabric
...................................... 249
Glass
....................................... 251
Inside of Your Car
............................. 248
Leather and Vinyl
............................. 250
Outside Of Your Car
........................... 251
Power Antenna
............................... 124
Top of the Instrument Panel
..................... 250
UnderbodyofYourCar
........................ 253
Safety Belts
.................................. 251
Windshield Wiper and Blades
.................... 251
Weather Strips
................................ 253
White Sidewall Tires
........................... 253
Clock. Setting the
............................ 1 16. 120
Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle in
...................... 78
COinExhaust
................................... 78
Color
of Road Signs .............................. 128
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
................ 109
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 210
Contents. Table of
................................. 9
. Compact Disc Care .............................. 124 Control
of a Vehicle
.............................. 138
Control. Loss of
................................. 148
Controls. Features and
............................. 57
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 94
Coolant. Engine.
................................. 228
Coolant. Engine. Warning Gage
..................... 103
Coolant. Safety Warnings About
.................... 195
Courtesy Lights
.................................. 94
Covers. How to Remove Wheel
..................... 203
Cruise Control
................................... 86
Cruise Control. Change Speed With
.................. 89
Cruise Control. Turning
Off ......................... 91
Cruise Control Using on Hills
....................... 90
Curves. Driving on
............................... 144
Customer Assistance Information
................... 285
Customer Assistance for the Hearing and Speech Impaired 286
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.......... : ......... 285
D (Drive) Third Gear ............................. 72
@ Automatic Overdrive ........................... 72
Damage to Finish
................................. 253
Damage to Sheet Metal
........................... 253
Damage Warnings
................................ 11
Daytime Running Lights
........................... 92
Dead Battery
.................................... 180
Defensive Driving
............................... 134
Defogger, Rear Window
.......................... 113
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Features and Controls ............................. 57
Fetus. Risk To
.. From Safety Belt Use ................ 33
Fiberglass Springs
.... : .......................... 254
Filling Your Fuel Tank
............................ 217
Filter. Oil
............................... 224.263. 264
Finish Care
...................................... 252
Finish Damage
. : ................................ 253
First Gear. When to Use
............................ 73
Flash-To-Pass
.................................... 83
FlatTire
....................................... 201
Flooded Engine. Starting
a ........................... 68
Fluids Brake
......................................... 233
Power Steering
............................... 231
Transaxle
..... : .............................. 226
Windshield Washer
............................ 232
Fluid Capacities
............... ............. 263, 264
FM Stereo Radio Reception
........................ 11 3
Fog, Drivingin .................................. 154
FogLights
...................................... 92
Foreign Operation
............................... 2 16
Francais, Guide En
................................. 2
Freedom Battery
.................................. 235
Freeway Driving
....... ........................ 157
French Language Manual
........................... 2
Front Seatback Latches
............................. 18
Fuel
...................................... 101, 215
FuelGage
...................................... 100 Fuel Light.
Low
........................ i ........ 101
Fuel Tank. Filling Your
........................... 217
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................ 257
Fuels
in Foreign Countries
......................... 2.16
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 103
Fuel
......................................... 100
Gasoline
....................... 1 ...... : .......... 215
Gasoline Tank. Filling-Your
........................ 217
Gear Positions
................................... 71
Glasscleaning
.................................. 251
Graphic Symbols
.................................. 12
Guard Against Theft
.............................. 64
Guide En Francais
......................... 1 ........ 2 .
Volts ........................................ 106
Halogen Bulbs
............................ ; ..... 235
Hazard Warning ‘Flasher ........................... 178
Haze. Driving in
................................... 154
Headlight Bulb Replacement
....................... 235’
Headlight High-Low Beam Switch
..................... 83
Headlight “On” Warning ........................... 92
Head Restraints
.................................. 17
Heater
......................................... 110
Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance
............. 1 . 286
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Heater. Engine Block .......................... 70. 224
“Highway Hypnosis”
............................. 160
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 16 1
Hills. Parking on ................................ 163
Hitches. Trailer
.................................. 172
Holding a Baby
in .Your Car ......................... 4 1
Hood. Opening the ............................... 21 8
Horn
........................................... 80
Hot Coolant Warning Gage
........................ 103
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................. 193
Hydroplaning
................................... 153
High
Speed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running at
... 72
Ice. Driving on
................................. 167
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 256
Identification Number. Vehicle ..................... 256
Idling Your Engine
................................ 78
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow ........... 21 1
Ignition Key Positions ............................. 66
Indicator. Turn Signal ............................. 81
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear
....................... 142
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 100
Infant Restraint
................................... 42
Inflation. Tire
................................... 241
Inside Mirror
.................................... 94
Inspection. Tire
................................. 242
Instrument Panel
................................. 99
Interior Cleaning ................................ 248
Introduction. How to Use this Manual
................. 10
..................................... J ack. Tire 202
Jacking Up the Car
............................... 202
“Jump” Starting
................................. 180
Keys
.......................................... 58
Keyless Entry System. Remote
...................... 62
Kilometer Indicator
............................... 99
Label. Service Parts Identification
.................. 256
Lane Change Indicator
............................. 81
LapBelt
........................................ 35
Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children
................. 54
Latches. Front Seatback
............................ 18
Leathercleaning
................................ 250
Leaving Your Vehicle .............................. 77
Light. Safety Belt
................................. 25
Light. Turn Sigllal Indicator
......................... 81
Lighter. Cigarette
................................. 97
Lights Light Bulbs. Replaceable
.......................... 262
Daytime Running
.............................. 92
Fog
......................................... 92
Gages and Warning Indicators
................... 100
“On” Warning ................................ 100
Operation .................................... 91
Reading
...................................... 93
Traffic
...................................... 133
Loading
Your Vehicle ............................ 238
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Subscribing to Buick Service Publications ............ 288
Sunroof
......................................... 80
Symbols on Road Signs
........................... 132
Symbols on Your Car
.............................. 12
Table
of Contents ................................. 9
Tachometer ..................................... 108
Taillight Bulb Replacement
........................ 236
Tamper-Resistance
of Odometer ..................... 99
TapePlayerCare ................................ 123
Temperature. Engine Coolant Warning Light
.......... 103
Theft
........................................... 64
Thermostat
..................................... 23 1
Third Gear. When to Use ........................... 72
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................... 82
Time. Setting the
............................ 116. 120
TireBalance .................................... 245
Tire Chains
..................................... 247
Tire. Flat
....................................... 201
Tire Inflation ................................... 241
Tire Inspection and Rotation
....................... 242
Tire Quality Grading
............................. 244
Tires
.......................................... 240
Tires. When to Replace
........................... 244
Tires. White Sidewall. Cleaning
.................... 253
Torn Safety Belts
................................. 56 Torque Lock
(Automatic Transaxle)
................. 165
Towing Hook-Ups
............................... 187
Towing a Trailer
................................. 170
Towing Your Car
................................ 185
Trademarks. GM ................................ 214
Traffic Lights
................................... 133
Traffic Officer
.................................. 134
Trailer Brakes
................................... 173
Trailer Towing
.................................. 170
Transaxle. Automatic .............................. 71
Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 226
Trip Odometer
.................................. 100
Trunk Release. Remote
............................ 61
Turn Signal and Headlight Beam Lever ................ 81
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............... 81
Turn Signal Reminder
............................. 82
Twisted Safety Belts
............................... 33
Two Children Wearing the Same Safety Belt
............ 54
Underbody Cleaning
............................ 253
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...................... 244
Unleaded Gasoline
............................... 215
Uphill Parking .................................. 164
Upholstery Care ................................. 250
Used Oil Disposal
............................... 224
Used Replacement Wheels
......................... 247
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