Owner's Manual
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...steps have made the light turn the light off . Make sure to turn the light off . If none of water? You may notice this condition, change the fuel brand you put the vehicle into the fuel linecausing a misfire. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to... should turn off . A few driving trips to fuel your engine may be wet. The condition will cause your engine starts to run as efficiently as designed. As your engine not to run out of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on fuel? If you recently...
...steps have made the light turn the light off . Make sure to turn the light off . If none of water? You may notice this condition, change the fuel brand you put the vehicle into the fuel linecausing a misfire. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to... should turn off . A few driving trips to fuel your engine may be wet. The condition will cause your engine starts to run as efficiently as designed. As your engine not to run out of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on fuel? If you recently...
Owner's Manual
Page 142
...through the middle instrument panel outlets.The airconditioning compressor is not working when HTR is selected. NORM: This setting cools the air entering your Buick when the vehicle is selected the airflow willbe split between COOL and WARMto lower or raise the temperature. If you to... outlets. VENT This setting directs airflow through lower, middle or windshield outlets. The fan will tryto keep the air ata previously chosen temperature. The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is selected. FRONT This setting directs mostof the airflow toward the windshield. BI...
...through the middle instrument panel outlets.The airconditioning compressor is not working when HTR is selected. NORM: This setting cools the air entering your Buick when the vehicle is selected the airflow willbe split between COOL and WARMto lower or raise the temperature. If you to... outlets. VENT This setting directs airflow through lower, middle or windshield outlets. The fan will tryto keep the air ata previously chosen temperature. The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is selected. FRONT This setting directs mostof the airflow toward the windshield. BI...
Owner's Manual
Page 145
... airflow choices available are trying to the previously selected mode. The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of outside air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR...
... airflow choices available are trying to the previously selected mode. The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of outside air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR...
Owner's Manual
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... in the AUTO mode, RECIRC should selected to keep your windows closed for your comfort. To turn off FRONT, press the AUTO or AIR FLOW button. Air Condi,,. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of the windshield and the hood. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the...the AUTOmode, the system will automatically enter theRECIRC mode and the temperature door will not cool any or snow is selected whilein the NORM air conditioning mode, the system works likeMAX and recirculates theair. For normal cooling on andoff to provide be positioned the full cold at that selection ...
... in the AUTO mode, RECIRC should selected to keep your windows closed for your comfort. To turn off FRONT, press the AUTO or AIR FLOW button. Air Condi,,. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of the windshield and the hood. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the...the AUTOmode, the system will automatically enter theRECIRC mode and the temperature door will not cool any or snow is selected whilein the NORM air conditioning mode, the system works likeMAX and recirculates theair. For normal cooling on andoff to provide be positioned the full cold at that selection ...
Owner's Manual
Page 260
... LEVEL For more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. this increased pressure or boost is notdesired, such as during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is designed to regulate the increased pressure required during specific driving conditions. Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800...
... LEVEL For more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. this increased pressure or boost is notdesired, such as during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is designed to regulate the increased pressure required during specific driving conditions. Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800...
Owner's Manual
Page 293
...cause problems with new GM original equipment parts. See your Buick model. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in which can sometimes be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. Always use be mounted the same way...load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be the correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts for your Buick dealer if any of wheel you needto replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or ... handling your of you will know the kind of these conditions exist. NOTICE: The WtMg wheel can be sure to the body and chassis. If you need.
...cause problems with new GM original equipment parts. See your Buick model. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in which can sometimes be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. Always use be mounted the same way...load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be the correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts for your Buick dealer if any of wheel you needto replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or ... handling your of you will know the kind of these conditions exist. NOTICE: The WtMg wheel can be sure to the body and chassis. If you need.
Owner's Manual
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... recommended in this manual. 6-64 Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N-rn) Windshield Wiper Blades(6.32 Pin Type) ...22 inches (565 mm) Refrigerant (R=134a),Air Conditioning ...See refrigerant charge label under the hood. Capacities and Specifications Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tensionidler pulley.
... recommended in this manual. 6-64 Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N-rn) Windshield Wiper Blades(6.32 Pin Type) ...22 inches (565 mm) Refrigerant (R=134a),Air Conditioning ...See refrigerant charge label under the hood. Capacities and Specifications Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tensionidler pulley.
Owner's Manual
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If you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. Engine Specifications 3800 Engine VIN Engine Code ...K Type ...V6 Displacement ...3.8L Compression Ratio ...9:4: 1 Horsepower ...205 Firing Order ...1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ...195O (9 1O C) F 3800 Supercharged Engine 1 V6 3.8L 8:5:1 240 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91OC) If the air conditioning system in your Buick dealer. Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. Engine Specifications 3800 Engine VIN Engine Code ...K Type ...V6 Displacement ...3.8L Compression Ratio ...9:4: 1 Horsepower ...205 Firing Order ...1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ...195O (9 1O C) F 3800 Supercharged Engine 1 V6 3.8L 8:5:1 240 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91OC) If the air conditioning system in your Buick dealer. Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
Owner's Manual
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Air Conditioning D. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing. Alternator C. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. Power Steering B. Crank E. Coolant Pump E Tensioner C I The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engineaccessory belt. Engine Accessory Belt (L36) A.
Air Conditioning D. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing. Alternator C. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. Power Steering B. Crank E. Coolant Pump E Tensioner C I The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engineaccessory belt. Engine Accessory Belt (L36) A.
Owner's Manual
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... the accessory drive belts and superchargeroil level. FrontBelt 2. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. F 1. The second belt drives the supercharger. mharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) A. BackBelt 6-68 Power Steering...
... the accessory drive belts and superchargeroil level. FrontBelt 2. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. F 1. The second belt drives the supercharger. mharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) A. BackBelt 6-68 Power Steering...
Owner's Manual
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...properly. I I Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Protection Plan Have you purchased the Protection Plan? Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire ...inflation can even affect the quality of emissions from your Buick. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or Buick your dealer for your vehicle. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we breathe. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Section 7 ...
...properly. I I Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Protection Plan Have you purchased the Protection Plan? Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire ...inflation can even affect the quality of emissions from your Buick. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or Buick your dealer for your vehicle. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we breathe. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Section 7 ...
Owner's Manual
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...occurs first). Be sure to 16 km). Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.... Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is particularly important when outside temperatures are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to .follow the complete m.aintenanceschedule on the Spark ...
...occurs first). Be sure to 16 km). Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.... Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is particularly important when outside temperatures are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to .follow the complete m.aintenanceschedule on the Spark ...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 30,000 Miles (50000 km): Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only). ... Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap and ...
... Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 30,000 Miles (50000 km): Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only). ... Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap and ...
Owner's Manual
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Remember to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be recorded. 7-6 Under severe conditions the indicator may come on . The services shown inthis schedule up to resetthe Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. We, however, urge ... every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed after 100,000 miles at...
Remember to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be recorded. 7-6 Under severe conditions the indicator may come on . The services shown inthis schedule up to resetthe Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. We, however, urge ... every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed after 100,000 miles at...
Owner's Manual
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...,000 Miles (30 000 km) 3 months, whichever occurs fist). * 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in the Index for freedom movement. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" and in dusty conditions. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. An ...Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guide and the underbody contact points ...
...,000 Miles (30 000 km) 3 months, whichever occurs fist). * 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in the Index for freedom movement. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" and in dusty conditions. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. An ...Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guide and the underbody contact points ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires., S e e "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. 3 months, whichever occurs first). * Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.During...
.... 3every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires., S e e "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. 3 months, whichever occurs first). * Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.During...
Owner's Manual
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...). An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change...
...). An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change...
Owner's Manual
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... schedule up to 100,000miles (166 000 km) should be sure to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on . usually between 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your vehicle more ...be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that allrecommended maintenance services be performed at the same intervals. For more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) 12 ...
... schedule up to 100,000miles (166 000 km) should be sure to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on . usually between 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your vehicle more ...be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that allrecommended maintenance services be performed at the same intervals. For more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) 12 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Pull-Down Feature. Trunk ...2-15 Automatic 2-25 Overdrive ...2-26 Ride Control ...7-39 Transaxle Check ...6-20 Transaxle Fluid ...2-23 Transaxle Operation ...Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ...7-41 Battery ...6-33 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-12 Replacement. Power ...3-32 Antifreeze ...6-23 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.72.4.6 ... ...1-20 What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-21 When Should it Inflate ...1-20 Aircleaner ...6-17 Air Conditioning ...3-6 6-65 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...Air Control. Climate Control System ...3.1. 3-3 2-8 Alarm. Tire ...6-44 Aluminum Wheels.
... Pull-Down Feature. Trunk ...2-15 Automatic 2-25 Overdrive ...2-26 Ride Control ...7-39 Transaxle Check ...6-20 Transaxle Fluid ...2-23 Transaxle Operation ...Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ...7-41 Battery ...6-33 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-12 Replacement. Power ...3-32 Antifreeze ...6-23 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.72.4.6 ... ...1-20 What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-21 When Should it Inflate ...1-20 Aircleaner ...6-17 Air Conditioning ...3-6 6-65 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...Air Control. Climate Control System ...3.1. 3-3 2-8 Alarm. Tire ...6-44 Aluminum Wheels.
Owner's Manual
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Passenger Temperature Control ...3- 1I Passing ...4-12 * I1 . Coolant...5- 14. 5- 16 6-65 Refrigerants.Air Conditioning ...Remote 6-6 Fuel Door Release ...Keyless Entry ...2-7 Keyless Entry. Keyless Entry ...2-8 Power Antenna Mast Care ...3-32 7-39 Antennaservice ...2-4 DoorLocks ...2-54 Remote Control Mirror ...Seat ...1-1 Seatback Recliner ...1-4 ...
Passenger Temperature Control ...3- 1I Passing ...4-12 * I1 . Coolant...5- 14. 5- 16 6-65 Refrigerants.Air Conditioning ...Remote 6-6 Fuel Door Release ...Keyless Entry ...2-7 Keyless Entry. Keyless Entry ...2-8 Power Antenna Mast Care ...3-32 7-39 Antennaservice ...2-4 DoorLocks ...2-54 Remote Control Mirror ...Seat ...1-1 Seatback Recliner ...1-4 ...