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Dome Lamp Mirrors
Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
The dome lamp will go on when you open the doors.
Next
to the dome lamp are two reading lamps. Turn
them on using the switches. To
reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever
to the night position.
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Manual Outside Mirrors
Adjust the right mirror by hand. To adjust the left
mirror, move the knob
in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
Power Outside Mirrors (Option)
The electric mirror control
is on the driver’s door. Turn
the control
to the left to
adjust the left mirror or to
the right to adjust the right
mirror. Then move the
control
in the direction you
want
to move the mirror.
After you adjust the mirrors, turn the control to the
center position to
turn it off.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver’s seat.
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Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
on 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.
Storage and Compartments
Storage Armrest
To use the storage area, fold
down the armrest. Press the
latch on the front edge and
pull
up. To use the
cupholder, flip it forward.
You may also have an
armrest in the rear. It may
have a storage area and
cupholders.
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Center Console
To open the storage area,
press the latch
on the front
edge and pull up.
The console has cupholders,
cassette tape storage and a
coinholder.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load
things on the deck lid
of your vehicle. The luggage
carrier has slats attached to the deck lid, a rear rail and
tiedowns.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 50 pounds
(23 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear
or the sides of your
vehicle. Load your cargo
so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch
or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the rear rail and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your Buick. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle”
in the
Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo, stop driving now
and then and make sure the luggage carrier and cargo
are still securely fastened.
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Accessory Outlet
If your vehicle has a center console, you have a 12-volt
outlet. It
is on the passenger side, near the floor. Open
the cover to use the outlet.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage
it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment and never use anything
requiring more than
20 amps.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also move them from side to side. The visors have
extenders that you
can pull out.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your
vehicle has the optional lighted
vanity mirrors, the
lamps come on when you open the cover.
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Astroroof (Option)
Your astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a
sliding sunshade, The switch works only when the
ignition is on.
To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the rear of
the switch. Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any
position. Press the front
of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed
by hand.
To open the rear vent, press the front of the switch when
the astroroof is closed. Open the sunshade by hand.
Press the rear
of the switch to close the vent.
The astroroof glass panel cannot be opened
or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
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Ashtrays and Lighter
Center Front Ashtray
The center front ashtray
may be on the instrument
panel or
on the console. To
remove the either ashtray,
open the lid and lift
out the
ashtray.
Rear Ashtrays
To remove the rear ashtray,
open
it, push down on the
snuffer and pull
out the
ashtray.
I NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire, causing
damage.
Cigarette Lighter
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back
by itself.
~ NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
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Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar
Your instrument cluster
is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, about how much fuel
is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.
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