
“dimple” the water’s  surface, there could be 
hydroplaning. 
Hydroplaning  usually happens  at higher speeds.  There 
just  isn’t  a hard  and fast rule  about hydroplaning.  The 
best  advice 
is to slow  down when it is raining. 
Some  Other Rainy Weather Tips 
Turn on your low-beam  headlights -- not  just  your 
parking  lights 
-- to  help make  you more visible  to 
others. 
City Driving 
Besides  slowing  down,  allow  some extra  following 
distance.  And  be especially careful  when  you pass 
another  vehicle. Allow yourself more clear  room 
ahead,  and be prepared  to have your view restricted 
by  road spray. 
Have good tires  with proper tread  depth.  (See 
“Tires” 
in the  Index.) 
One of the biggest problems  with city streets  is the 
amount  of traffic on them.  You’ll  want to watch out for 
what  the other  drivers  are  doing  and pay attention to 
traffic signals. 
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Front  Towing Hookups 
(Custom Sedan and Gran Sport Only) 
Attach “T” hook  chains in 
front of the  wheels  into the 
side  slots 
of the cradle on 
~ both  sides.  Position 
a 
4” x 4” wood beam across the  sling chains 
against the bottom  of the cradle horns. Position the 
lower sling crossbar against the front 
of the 4” x 4” 
wood beam. 
Attach  a separate safety chain around  the outboard end 
of each lower control arm. 
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Front  Towing  Hookups (Limited  Sedan  and  Gran  Sport 
Only) 
Attach “T” hook chains  in 
front  of the  wheel  into  the 
side  slots  in  the  cradle 
on 
both  sides. 
Position  a 
4” x 4” wood  beam  across  the  sling  chains 
and  center 
in the  middle of the  lower  facia.  Position  the  lower  sling  crossbar  against  the  front 
of the 
4” x 4” wood  beam. 
Attach  a  separate  safety 
chain  around  the outboard 
end 
of each  lower  control 
ann. 
. 
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Rear Towing Hookups (Coupes Only) 
Attach “T” hook chains 
into slots 
in the  bottom  of 
the  floor  pan just  ahead 
of 
the rear  wheels  on  both 
sides. 
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A 4” x 4” wood  beam  is NOT needed. Position the lower 
sling crossbar 
just ahead of the front  edge of the rear 
bumper.  Attach 
a separate safety chain around  the outboard end 
of each lower control arm. 
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Replaceable Light Bulbs 
Application  Number 
EXTERIOR 
Headlight HighBeam 
.......................... 9005 
Low Beam .......................... 9006 
FogLamp 
............................. H3 
Park/Turn 
. Coupe ...................... 890 
Parkrurn-Sedan 
...................... 3157 
Front Side  Marker . Coupe ............. 194NA 
Front Side Marker 
. Sedan ................ 194 
Backup-Coupe 
........................ 892 
Backup-Sedan 
........................ 3057 
High  Level Stop 
....................... 3 155 
High Level  Stop 
- Luggage Rack ........... 89 1 
License 
............................... 194 
Rear Side Marker 
- Coupe ................. 24 
Application  Number 
EXTERIOR  (continued) 
Rear Side Marker . Sedan ................. 24 
Tail 
.................................. 194 
Tail/Stop/Turn 
......................... 3057 
INTERIOR 
Ashtray . . .. ........................... 194 
Courtesy Lamp . 
Rear Quarter .... i .................... 562 
Dome 
............................... 211-2 
Dome 
................................. 561 
Glovebox ............................. 1816 
Luggage Compartment 
................... 920 
Reading 
................................ 24 
Reading Lamp 
........................ 212-2 
Underhood 
............................. 561 
Vanity  Mirror ................... TS-14VlCP 
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Fabric Cleaning ................................ 245 
Features  and Controls 
............................. 69 
Fiberglass Springs 
............................... 25 1 
Filling  the Fuel  Tank ............................. 21 1 
Filter.  Oil ...................................... 214 
Finish Care 
..................................... 248 
Finish  Damage 
.................................. 250 
FirstGear 
....................................... 86 
Flash-To-Pass 
................................... 96 
Flashers.  Hazard  Warning 
......................... 172 
Flat Tire ....................................... 196 
FloodedEngine 
.................................. 80 
Fluid  Brake 
....................................... 228 
Capacities 
............................... 26 1. 262 
Power Steering 
............................... 226 
Transaxle 
.................................... 220 
Windshield  Washer 
............................ 227 
Fluids  and Lubricants Recommended 
................ 279 
FogLights 
..................................... 103 
Foreign  Operation 
............................... 2 10 
Francais. Guide  En 
................................. 2 
Freeway  Driving 
................................ 156 
French Language  Manual 
........................... 2 
Fuel 
.......................................... 209 
Capacities 
............................... 26  1.  262 
FillingYourTank 
............................. 211 
Gage 
....................................... 113 
In Foreign  Countries ........................... 2 10 
LowLight ................................... 114 
Fuses  and Circuit  Breakers 
........................ 254  Gage 
Battery  (Voltage  Indicator) 
...................... 119 
Engine Coolant  Temperature 
.................... 116 
Fuel 
........................................ 113 
Gasoline 
....................................... 209 
Gasoline  Tank Filling 
............................. 211 
Gear Positions 
................................... 84 
Engine  Oil 
Pressure 
........................... 117 
Glasscleaning 
.................................. 247 
Halogen  Bulbs 
................................. 231 
Hazard  Warning  Flashers 
.......................... 172 
Headlamp  Bulb Replacement 
........................ 23 
Headlights 
..................................... 103 
High-Low  Beam Changer 
....................... 96 
Headlight “On”  Warning 
....................... 103 
Head  Restraints 
.................................. 17 
Hearing  Impaired Assistance ....................... 285 
Heater 
......................................... 121 
Heater.  Engine  Block (Engine Coolant Heater) 
...... 83. 219 
Highway  Hypnosis 
............................... 158 
Hill  and  Mountain  Roads 
.......................... 159 
Hitches.  Trailer 
.................................. 166 
Hood  Release 
................................... 212 
Horn 
........................................... 93 
Hot  Coolant  Warning  Gage 
........................ 116 
Hot  Engine  Safety Warnings 
....................... 187 
Hydroplaning 
................................... 154 
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Tape Player Care ................................ 135 
Temperature  Warning  Light 
........................ 1  16 
Theft 
........................................... 77 
Thermostat 
..................................... 225 
Third  Gear Position 
............................... 85 
Tilt  Steering  Wheel 
............................... 93 
Time (Setting  the Clock) 
...................... 128.  132 
Tire 
........................................... 236 
Balance 
..................................... 241 
Chains 
...................................... 243 
Flat 
........................................ 196 
Inflation 
..................................... 237 
Inspection  and  Rotation 
........................ 238 
Loading  Information 
........................... 234 
Pressure 
..................................... 237 
Quality  Grading 
.............................. 240 
Replacement 
................................. 239 
Spare 
....................................... 205 
Wear  Indicators 
............................... 239 
White  Sidewall 
............................... 249 
TorqueLock 
..................................... 90 
TowingHookups 
................................ 182 
Towing  Your  Buick 
.............................. 179 
Trailer  Towing 
.................................. 164 
Transaxle.  Automatic 
.............................. 84 
Transaxle  Fluid 
.................................. 220 
Trip  Odometer 
.................................. 1 12 
Trunk  Release.  Remote 
............................ 73 
Turn  Signalmeadlight  Beam Lever 
................... 94 
Turn  Signal  Indicator 
.............................. 94 
Turn  Signal  Reminder 
............................. 95  Underbody 
Cleaning 
............................ 250 
Unleaded  Gasoline 
............................... 209 
Upholstery  Care 
.................................. 244 
Used  Oil  Disposal 
............................... 219 
Used  Replacement  Wheels 
...... 
Vehicle  Identification  Number (VI 
Vehicle  Loading .............. 
Vehicle Storage .............. 
.................. 242 
N) ............... 253 
.................. 234 
.................. 230 . Ventilation ..................................... 121 
Vinyl Cleaning .................................. 246 
VoltsGage 
..................................... 119 
warning  Flashers.  Hazard 
........................ 172 
Warning  Lights 
.................................. 112 
Air Bag  Readiness ............................. 35 
Anti-lock  Brake  System 
........................ 115 
Battery 
...................................... 119 
CheckGages 
................................. 119 
Brake 
....................................... 114 
Engine  Coolant  Temperature 
.................... 116 
Engineoil 
................................... 117 
LowCoolant 
................................. 117 
LowFuel 
.................................... 114 
LowOil 
..................................... 118 
Service  Engine  Soon  (Malfunction  Indicator Lamp) 
. . 120 
Washer.  Windshield 
............................... 97 
Washing  Your  Vehicle 
............................ 248 
Safety  Belt 
................................... 25 
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