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The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash, or To move it down, squeeze the release lever and move
if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move
the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it.
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that
is right for you.
try to move it down without squeezing the release lever
to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face
and neck, but not fillling off your
shoulder.
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Brake Wear
Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come
and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you are pushing
on the brake pedal
firmly),
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied.
This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If you rarely make a moderate
or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust
correctly.
If you drive in that way, then -- very
carefully
-- make a few moderate brake stops about
every
1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust
properly.
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,
the wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Buick dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted
the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have
the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick
model. NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery
AllEngines ............................ A1208C
3.1L (Code
M) ......................... 525 CCA
3.8L (Code L) ......................... 690 CCA
AllEngines ............................... PF47
All Engines
............................ CV892C
All Engines
.............................. RC27
3.1
L (Code M) ....................... mR44LTSM6
Gap: 0.060” ( 1.52 mm)
Gap: 0.060” (1.52 mm)
Engine Oil Filter
PCV Valve
Radiator
Cap
Spark Plugs
3-8L(CodeL) ........................... 41-601
Dimensions
Exterior
Length
2-Door Models ................. 193.6” (4 917 mm)
4-Door Models
................. 194.8” (4 949 mm)
All Models ..................... .72.5” (I 842 mm)
2-Door Models ................. .53.0” (1 347 mm)
&Door Models ................. .54.5“ (1 384 mm)
All Models
..................... 107.5” (2 730 mm)
All Models ..................... .59.5“(1 512 mm)
All Models ..................... .S8.0” (1 472 mm)
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Front Tread
Rear Tread
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Rear Seat Passengers ......................... 1-26
Replacing After a Crash ....................... 1 -SO
Shoulder Reit Height Adjuster .................. 1 - 13
Use by Chilclren
............................. 1-35
Use by Larger Children
........................ 1-47
Use During Pregnancy
........................ 1-34
Why They Work .............................. 1 -7
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-3 1
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-24
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
............. 1-35
Safety Defects
Reporting to General Motors
.................... 8-5
Reporting
to the Canadian Government ............ 8-5
Reporting
to the United States Government ......... 8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbols ...................... VIII
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seats Controls
..................................... 1 - I
Four-Way MXILI~~ ............................. 1-2
Manual Front ................................ I - 1
Power ...................................... 1-2
...
Reclining Front ............................... 1-2
Restraint Systems And ......................... I - I
Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-37
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2- 18
Security Light
.................................. 2-53
Security System (PASS-Key 11) ..................... 2-9
Service ........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-6
Service Bulletins . Ordering ........................ 8-7
Service Engine
Soon Light .......................
Speedometer/Odometel- .......................... 2-43
Springs. Fiberglass
.............................. 6-44
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-39
Starter Switch . Maintenance ...................... 7-37
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-11
Steam. If Corning From Your Engine ............... 5-14
Steering
....................................... 4-8
Column Lock
. Maintenance .................... 7-38
Column
Shilt Lever .......................... 2-20
In Emergencies ............................... 4-9
Speech
Impaired
. Customer Assistance ............... 8-2
9-10
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