
Table of Contents
HowtoUsethisManual ................................................................ 10
This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Seats and Restraint Systems .............................................................
This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the ”SRS” system.
Featuresandcontrols ..................................................................
This part explains how to start and operate your Buick.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .....................................................
This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
sound system.
Here you’ll
find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
This part tells you what to do
il‘ you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine
overheating. etc.
Service and Appearance Care.. ..........................................................
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good.
Maintenanceschedule ..................................................................
This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what Iluids and lubricants to use.
Customer Assistance Information ........................................................
This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. It also
gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 285.
Index ........................................................................\
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Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want
to read.
YourDrivingandtheRoad ..............................................................
ProblemsontheRoad ..................................................................
13
69
121
139
171
207
263
283
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Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just behind the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger heavier loads. Store them
in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using
it.
Astroroof (Option)
To open the astroroof, press the switch located on the
roof. The ignition switch must be in the
“RUN” position
for the astroroof
t.o operate.
The sunshade can be opened by grasping the handle and
sliding it to the rear. It
will open automatically when the
astroroof is open completely. It must be closed
manually.
To open the astroroof to an angled venting position,
press and hold the forward portion of the switch until it
stops. To close it, press and hold the rear portion
of the
switch
until it stops.
To open the astroroof completely, press and hold the rear
portion of the switch. To close the
it, press and hold the
front portion of
the switch until it stops.
The astroroof cannot be operated manually if your car
has an electrical power failure.
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The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. If there
is a-wheel
cover, remove it by using the flat end
of the wheel wrench. Pry along the edge of the wheel
cover until
it comes off. Be careful, the rim edges may
be sharp. Don’t try
to remove it with your bare hands.
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Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Tighten the wheel nuts firmly
in a criss-cross sequence
as shown. Don’t
try to put a wheel
cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t
fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
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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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Identification Label. Service Parts .................. 253
Identification Number. Vehicle (VIN)
................ 253
Idling Your Engine
................................ 91
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 112
Infant Restraint
................................... 52
Inflation. Tire
................................... 237
Instrument Panel
................................ 1 1 1
Jack. Tire ..................................... 196
Jump Starting ................................... 173
Keyless Entry System. Remote
..................... 74
Key ............................................ 70
Ignition Positions
.............................. 80
PASS Security System .......................... 78
Label. Service Parts Identification
.................. 253
Lane Change Indicator ............................. 94
LapBelt ........................................ 40
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Front
........................................ 27
Rear
...................................... 41. 44
Leather Cleaning ................................ 247
Leaving Your Vehicle
.............................. 89
Lighter. Cigarette ................................ 1 10
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
............................. 35
Courtesy .................................... 105 Daytime Running
............................. 103
Fog
........................................ 103
Headlights
................................... 103
“On” Warning
................................ 103
Operation
.................................... 95
Reading
..................................... 104
Removmg and Replacing Bulbs 231
Wdrning
..................................... 112
Loading Your Vehicle
............................ 234
Locks
.......................................... 71
Long Distance Driving
............................ 157
Loss of Control ................................. 151
Lubricants and Fluids, Recommended
................ 279
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Luggagecarrier ................................. 111
Maintenance
Inspections
.................................. 277
Materials
.................................... 252
Record
...................................... 281
Schedule
.................................... 263
Underbody
.................................. 250
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon)
..... 120
Manualseat ..................................... 14
Master Cylinder. Brake ........................... 228
Mirrors
........................................ 106
Mountain Driving ................................ 159
Net.
Convenience ............................... 108
Neutral Gear Position .............................. 85
New Vehicle Break-In ............................. 79
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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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