Owner's Manual
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... ...This part tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to perform vehicle maintenance and what t o do if you information on "Reporting SaI'... service publications. It also cives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Index ...Here's a n alphabetical listing of Contents How to Use this manual. Customer... under difterent conditions. Table of ' almost every subject in this Manual ...This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Service and Appearance C a r e ...
... ...This part tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to perform vehicle maintenance and what t o do if you information on "Reporting SaI'... service publications. It also cives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Index ...Here's a n alphabetical listing of Contents How to Use this manual. Customer... under difterent conditions. Table of ' almost every subject in this Manual ...This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Service and Appearance C a r e ...
Owner's Manual
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...used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and ... to do with your lights: These symbols are someof the symbols you may find on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WIPER w t0 -FI-1 RADIO SELECTOR 111 111 'r' i I FASTEN BELTS 6 SEAT TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS e p' WINDSHIELDWASHER a 0 WINDsHIELDw BRAKE DEFROSTER RADIATOR...
...used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and ... to do with your lights: These symbols are someof the symbols you may find on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WIPER w t0 -FI-1 RADIO SELECTOR 111 111 'r' i I FASTEN BELTS 6 SEAT TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS e p' WINDSHIELDWASHER a 0 WINDsHIELDw BRAKE DEFROSTER RADIATOR...
Owner's Manual
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... are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...73 Starting the Engine ...75 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...78 87 Windows ...88 Tilt Steering Wheel ...TurnSignal/Headlight Beam Lever ...88 Headlight High-Low Beam Lever ...90 Windshield Wipermasher ...90 Cruisecontrol...WarningLights, Gages andIndicators ...107 61 properly . shifting and braking. and what to do if you if everything is working . . 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your...
... are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...73 Starting the Engine ...75 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...78 87 Windows ...88 Tilt Steering Wheel ...TurnSignal/Headlight Beam Lever ...88 Headlight High-Low Beam Lever ...90 Windshield Wipermasher ...90 Cruisecontrol...WarningLights, Gages andIndicators ...107 61 properly . shifting and braking. and what to do if you if everything is working . . 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your...
Owner's Manual
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... "D or 3'' as you never go down to use your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. It can help control your speed as muchas possible. D or 3 (Third Gear) This is put in "2" (Second Gear) for more than "2." You can damage your transaxle. If... is going slowly enough. - 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you might choose "D or 3" instead of @: - Here are going down . You can damage your engine. You'll shift down steep mountain roads, but you go into Overdrive. NOTICE: Don't drive in "1 ," the transaxle won't shift into "2" unless you are some...
... "D or 3'' as you never go down to use your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. It can help control your speed as muchas possible. D or 3 (Third Gear) This is put in "2" (Second Gear) for more than "2." You can damage your transaxle. If... is going slowly enough. - 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you might choose "D or 3" instead of @: - Here are going down . You can damage your engine. You'll shift down steep mountain roads, but you go into Overdrive. NOTICE: Don't drive in "1 ," the transaxle won't shift into "2" unless you are some...
Owner's Manual
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But if you ever have to, here are somethings to park with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. (See the earlier caution under "Engine Exhaust".) Also, idling in a closed -in easily. Another closed -in place can come in place can happen is at the highest setting. One... with CO can let deadly' carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is a garage. NEVER park in the Index.) -- 86 IA -- Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. CAUTION: Idling the...
But if you ever have to, here are somethings to park with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. (See the earlier caution under "Engine Exhaust".) Also, idling in a closed -in easily. Another closed -in place can come in place can happen is at the highest setting. One... with CO can let deadly' carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is a garage. NEVER park in the Index.) -- 86 IA -- Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. CAUTION: Idling the...
Owner's Manual
Page 113
...to warn you 're driving,stop as soon as possible If your brakes overheat, the traction control system and turn the ignition Then start the engine again to turn the ignition Or, if the light off . If the regular brake system warning...System Warning Light'' earlier in this warning light is on until reset the system. If the light stayson, turn the Traction Control system off . If the light doesn't come the following reasons: on for several seconds. again while you don't have anti... If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service.
...to warn you 're driving,stop as soon as possible If your brakes overheat, the traction control system and turn the ignition Then start the engine again to turn the ignition Or, if the light off . If the regular brake system warning...System Warning Light'' earlier in this warning light is on until reset the system. If the light stayson, turn the Traction Control system off . If the light doesn't come the following reasons: on for several seconds. again while you don't have anti... If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service.
Owner's Manual
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... well, your fuel economy won't as good and be your engine may not run as a check to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for service soon. A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Thislight should take your warranty. This could lead to ...show you it is indicating that you have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on , but the engine is not running, as smoothly. SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON 1 NOTICE: ...
... well, your fuel economy won't as good and be your engine may not run as a check to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for service soon. A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Thislight should take your warranty. This could lead to ...show you it is indicating that you have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on , but the engine is not running, as smoothly. SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON 1 NOTICE: ...
Owner's Manual
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...your oil depends on , have your vehicle serviced. "Change Oil Soon'' Light (Option) This light is activated by electronically receiving data from the Powertrain Control Module. When to the If the "Check Oil Level" light comes back on for five seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key ...is turned to determinehow much the oil has degraded. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. The Engine Oil Life Monitor determines thecondition of this, the "Change Oil Soon" light may come on briefly, then go off . The "Change...
...your oil depends on , have your vehicle serviced. "Change Oil Soon'' Light (Option) This light is activated by electronically receiving data from the Powertrain Control Module. When to the If the "Check Oil Level" light comes back on for five seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key ...is turned to determinehow much the oil has degraded. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. The Engine Oil Life Monitor determines thecondition of this, the "Change Oil Soon" light may come on briefly, then go off . The "Change...
Owner's Manual
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...you want the system to adjust automatically to 5 O F cooler or warmer than the primary setting. -' . temperature, and time since the engine was last started. In cold weather the system will come from the floor outlets, the instrument panel outlets, or windshield outlets. To find ...your comfort zone, start . This control can control air temperature in warm weather, air will come out of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside The control is used when you have selected. When the system is set temperature and ...
...you want the system to adjust automatically to 5 O F cooler or warmer than the primary setting. -' . temperature, and time since the engine was last started. In cold weather the system will come from the floor outlets, the instrument panel outlets, or windshield outlets. To find ...your comfort zone, start . This control can control air temperature in warm weather, air will come out of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside The control is used when you have selected. When the system is set temperature and ...
Owner's Manual
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Selecting OFF, VENT or HTR turns OFF the air conditioning compressor. When you cool the air, your engine runs a refrigeration compressor, and it has to work your air conditioner's compressorwill have to keep the air at the chosen temperature, unless it works. ... also off when the system is moving. Movingthe lever between COOL and WARM will increase or decrease the fan speed. If your Buick has this climate control system, the following information tells you how it is above 47°F (SOC). When the system is off . There are closed. The air conditioner ...
Selecting OFF, VENT or HTR turns OFF the air conditioning compressor. When you cool the air, your engine runs a refrigeration compressor, and it has to work your air conditioner's compressorwill have to keep the air at the chosen temperature, unless it works. ... also off when the system is moving. Movingthe lever between COOL and WARM will increase or decrease the fan speed. If your Buick has this climate control system, the following information tells you how it is above 47°F (SOC). When the system is off . There are closed. The air conditioner ...
Owner's Manual
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... out your system if you acquaint yourself with FM signals, causing the sound to scrape them off . AM The rangefor most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. ... . .. Try reducing the treble to operate easily and give you might have to come and go. Rear Window Defogger... with it off . 129 FM Stereo FM stereo will shut it first. The longer range, however, can do and how to operate all its controls, to interfere with each other. Audio Systems Your Delco' audio system has been designed to reducethis noise. 1 NOTICE: Scraping the inside of listening pleasure...
... out your system if you acquaint yourself with FM signals, causing the sound to scrape them off . AM The rangefor most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. ... . .. Try reducing the treble to operate easily and give you might have to come and go. Rear Window Defogger... with it off . 129 FM Stereo FM stereo will shut it first. The longer range, however, can do and how to operate all its controls, to interfere with each other. Audio Systems Your Delco' audio system has been designed to reducethis noise. 1 NOTICE: Scraping the inside of listening pleasure...
Owner's Manual
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...very important to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. -- -- To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to your hearing. And, your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound. Your hearing can be loud and harmful to the ... equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to doit properly. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on when you're receiving it is a registered trademark of your vehicle's engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. Many AM stations around the country use ...
...very important to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. -- -- To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to your hearing. And, your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound. Your hearing can be loud and harmful to the ... equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to doit properly. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on when you're receiving it is a registered trademark of your vehicle's engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. Many AM stations around the country use ...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle in front o f you, you brake, your vehicle is especially useful in cruise control when the traction control system begins to You can change the time you need to get too close to stop, ...about to stop , but this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off fuel injectors and managing spark) to the brake pedal. If your computer ...clicking noise during a hard stop rolling, the computer will separately work for you have a traction control system that one of the wheels is programmed to lose traction. The system operates only if it...
...the vehicle in front o f you, you brake, your vehicle is especially useful in cruise control when the traction control system begins to You can change the time you need to get too close to stop, ...about to stop , but this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off fuel injectors and managing spark) to the brake pedal. If your computer ...clicking noise during a hard stop rolling, the computer will separately work for you have a traction control system that one of the wheels is programmed to lose traction. The system operates only if it...
Owner's Manual
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... reasonable, steady speed. Steering Tips Driving on curves. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at a reasonable speed. have traction control and the system is on, addingthe sudden acceleration can demand too much more than even the very bestbraking. What should adjust your anti-lock ...wet ice, you more effort. Steering Power Steering If you 've ever tried to . If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is banked, and your front wheels are based on curves. Use your speed. In many emergencies, steering can steer...
... reasonable, steady speed. Steering Tips Driving on curves. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at a reasonable speed. have traction control and the system is on, addingthe sudden acceleration can demand too much more than even the very bestbraking. What should adjust your anti-lock ...wet ice, you more effort. Steering Power Steering If you 've ever tried to . If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is banked, and your front wheels are based on curves. Use your speed. In many emergencies, steering can steer...
Owner's Manual
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... skid is best handled by easing your vehicle is also best handled by easing your best to avoidsudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by shifting to these conditions. For safety, you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize the surface is important to... 'll want the vehicle to slide. And in the acceleration skid too much speed or steeringin a curve causes tires to your Buick's three control systems. In thebraking skid your foot off the accelerator pedal. It is slippery until your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer...
... skid is best handled by easing your vehicle is also best handled by easing your best to avoidsudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by shifting to these conditions. For safety, you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize the surface is important to... 'll want the vehicle to slide. And in the acceleration skid too much speed or steeringin a curve causes tires to your Buick's three control systems. In thebraking skid your foot off the accelerator pedal. It is slippery until your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer...
Owner's Manual
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...wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Make sure your rig will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) orless. You can ask ahitch dealer aboutsway controls. A good source forthis information can be driving. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. The engineis required to work harder of your...fasterthan the maximum posted speed for your vehicle, you should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 55 mph (90 km/h) to do , here are some important points. Your engine, axle or other parts of against the drag the added weight. If You Do...
...wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Make sure your rig will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) orless. You can ask ahitch dealer aboutsway controls. A good source forthis information can be driving. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. The engineis required to work harder of your...fasterthan the maximum posted speed for your vehicle, you should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 55 mph (90 km/h) to do , here are some important points. Your engine, axle or other parts of against the drag the added weight. If You Do...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
... 'll be driving. Just tell us at all. These gasolines are now producing reformulated gasolines. If you 're going and give your emission control system working properly. General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7...have high ozone levels. You can deteriorate quickly. By doing your engine oil can also write us where you use even one tankful, your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in your emission controls won't work well or at the following address for cleaner air....
... 'll be driving. Just tell us at all. These gasolines are now producing reformulated gasolines. If you 're going and give your emission control system working properly. General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7...have high ozone levels. You can deteriorate quickly. By doing your engine oil can also write us where you use even one tankful, your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in your emission controls won't work well or at the following address for cleaner air....
Owner's Manual
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...To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the engine coolant system. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is hot, the level should be at the "HOT" mark. Replace...mark. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. ~ ~~ 231 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the Index. When the engine compartment is recommended. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper...
...To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the engine coolant system. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is hot, the level should be at the "HOT" mark. Replace...mark. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. ~ ~~ 231 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the Index. When the engine compartment is recommended. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper...
Owner's Manual
Page 265
...Air Filter - GF627 Oil Filter - If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be necessary. If you're not sure, ask you Buick dealer. For additional information, seeyour "Warranty and Owner Assistance Information" booklet. 263 A I096C Fuel Filter - Tension adjustment should never be sure the ... Plug - 41-60 1, GAP 0.060" PCV Valve - CV892C Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. Capacities and Specifications ~~ Engine Code L (L27)3.8L V-6 SF1 Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley.
...Air Filter - GF627 Oil Filter - If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be necessary. If you're not sure, ask you Buick dealer. For additional information, seeyour "Warranty and Owner Assistance Information" booklet. 263 A I096C Fuel Filter - Tension adjustment should never be sure the ... Plug - 41-60 1, GAP 0.060" PCV Valve - CV892C Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. Capacities and Specifications ~~ Engine Code L (L27)3.8L V-6 SF1 Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley.
Owner's Manual
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...maintenance be performed at the spark plugs. Cooling System Service* -- This provides proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature. Inspect for damage or leaks. Replace wires as needed . 9. Inspect fuel cap gasketfor an even filler ... Replace parts as needed . 5. Keep coolant at the proper mixture as found in "Section E:Maintenance Record". * An Emission Control Service. 275 Periodic replacement of vehicle useful life. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all...
...maintenance be performed at the spark plugs. Cooling System Service* -- This provides proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature. Inspect for damage or leaks. Replace wires as needed . 9. Inspect fuel cap gasketfor an even filler ... Replace parts as needed . 5. Keep coolant at the proper mixture as found in "Section E:Maintenance Record". * An Emission Control Service. 275 Periodic replacement of vehicle useful life. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all...