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Q
A green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash
in the direction of the ‘turn
or lane change.
To signal
a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may
6e burned out
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index)
and for burned-out bulbs.
Turn Signal ccOn99 Chime
A chime will sound if your turn signal is left on after
having gone
3/4 mile, to remind you to turn off your
signal.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights,
parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and
taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting
requirements, certain states and provinces may apply
their own lighting regulations that may require special
attention before you operate these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam
headlights are also on, or that headlights be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield wipers.
In
addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with
parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk.
It is
recommended that you check with your own state or
provincial highway authority for applicable lighting
regulations.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need
to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before
you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then,
to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand
to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a
different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows
on your instrument panel will flash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers
you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer,
the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when they are
not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down,
you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work
well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility
of engine and transaxle overheating.
If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than
1,000
pounds (450 kg), you may prefer to drive in “D” instead
of Overdrive (or, as you need to, a lower gear).
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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 ........................................................................\
.. 208
Fuel
........................................................................\
..... 209
HoodRelease
..................................................................... 212
Engineoil
....................................................................... \
214
Aircleaner
....................................................................... \
219
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
................................................... : ....... 220
Enginecoolant
.................................................................... 223
PowerSteeringFluid
............................................................... 226
Windshield Washer Fluid
............................................................ 227
Brakes
........................................................................\
... 228
Battery
........................................................................\
.. 231
LoadingYourVehicle
............................................................... 235
Tires
........................................................................\
.... 236
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................................. 253
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... ’. ................................... 254
Capacities and Specifications
......................................................... 260
BulbReplacement
................................................................. 232
Appearancecare
.................................................................. 244
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Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Halogen Bulbs
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Headlight bulbs can be changed as described by the
following procedure.
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A
B
1. Remove the electrical 4. Install the electrical connector with slotted grooves
connector
(A) from the toward to de front of vehicle.
bulb
by raising the lock
tab (B) and pulling the
connector down and
away from the bulb’s
plastic base
(C).
i
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
Remove the plastic nuts that secure the trunk trim over
the taillights area.
2.
3.
Press and turn the plastic base (C) a 1/4 turn
counterclockwise and remove from the metal
retaining ring
(E) by gently pulling back and away
from the headlight.
Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab
(D)
lqcated on top of the plastic base into the
corresponding notch in the metal retaining ring
(E).
Turn 1/4 turn clockwise until it stops. The small
plastic tab should be at the top
of the metal ring.
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1. Remove the plastic wingnuts of the taillamp bulbs
you want to replace.
2. Pull the taillight away from body carefully, to avoid
scratching
the paint or dropping it.
3. Squeeze the bulb socket and turn it 1/4 turn to detach
it from the light.
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4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from its
socket. The new bulb
must be aligned properly, then
push
it in the socket. Reinstall the socket, taillight,
and rear
trunk trim.
Loading Your Vehicle
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG
PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
, INFORMATION IlJ@#@i
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the deck lid, tells you the proper size, speed
rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you important information
about the number of people that can be in your vehicle
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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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