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Part 6 Service and Appearance Care
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:
Service ........................................................................\
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Fuel
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HoodRelease
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Engineoil
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238
Aircleaner
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243
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Enginecoolant
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PowerSteeringFluid ............................................................... 250
Windshield Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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... 252
Battery
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.. 255
BulbReplacement
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Tires
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.... 260
Appearancecare
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................................. 276
FusesandCircuitBreakers
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Capacities and Specifications
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The release button for the
fuel door is to the left of the
steering column.
Or, you can use the release
lever in the
trunk.
While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.
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Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Buick” in the Index.
When
you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear a clicking noise.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
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, pull the
handle inside the vehicle. It
is located on the lower
left
side of the instrument
panel.
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