Owner's Manual
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...Did you use. If so, your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If none of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be sure to fuel your vehicle with ...your electrical system may be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips to turn off . Have you low on . The condition will cause your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of the above steps have made the light turn the light...
...Did you use. If so, your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If none of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be sure to fuel your vehicle with ...your electrical system may be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips to turn off . Have you low on . The condition will cause your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of the above steps have made the light turn the light...
Owner's Manual
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...BI-LEV: This setting directs warm airto the floor and cooler air to deliver a r through lower, middle or windshield outlets. To turn off . The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is moving. This lever regulates the temperatureof the air coming through the windshield andside window outlets. The buttons on your...to choose from the floor outlets while some of the heater outlets. RECIRC: Press this buttonto limit the amount ofair or cool the air in your Buick when the vehicle is selected. The the air conditioning compressor willbe operating. de Cc . -
...BI-LEV: This setting directs warm airto the floor and cooler air to deliver a r through lower, middle or windshield outlets. To turn off . The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is moving. This lever regulates the temperatureof the air coming through the windshield andside window outlets. The buttons on your...to choose from the floor outlets while some of the heater outlets. RECIRC: Press this buttonto limit the amount ofair or cool the air in your Buick when the vehicle is selected. The the air conditioning compressor willbe operating. de Cc . -
Owner's Manual
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...button once. If the AIR FLOW up or down button is selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct the air toward the WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. 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 entering your vehicle for some other reason. VENT The VENT ...
...button once. If the AIR FLOW up or down button is selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct the air toward the WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. 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 entering your vehicle for some other reason. VENT The VENT ...
Owner's Manual
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... comfortemp system and on very hot days, use NORM and adjust the temperature and fan speed for the air conditioner to COOL and HIGH. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will remain...cycle the compressor on hot days, use MAX with the temperature and fan speed adjusted to workits best. Air Condi,,. On hot days, open the windows long enough to keep your windows closed for your vehicle's engine... toward the windshield. If REClRC is selected whilein the NORM air conditioning mode, the system works likeMAX and recirculates theair. FRONT This selection is used to...
... comfortemp system and on very hot days, use NORM and adjust the temperature and fan speed for the air conditioner to COOL and HIGH. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will remain...cycle the compressor on hot days, use MAX with the temperature and fan speed adjusted to workits best. Air Condi,,. On hot days, open the windows long enough to keep your windows closed for your vehicle's engine... toward the windshield. If REClRC is selected whilein the NORM air conditioning mode, the system works likeMAX and recirculates theair. FRONT This selection is used to...
Owner's Manual
Page 260
...Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. This air mixed with a vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure required during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass. All of the engine block. CHECK OIL LEVEL For more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick... information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. When this is notdesired, such as during specific driving conditions. The power steering pump and reservoir are mounted on , it would normally...
...Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. This air mixed with a vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure required during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass. All of the engine block. CHECK OIL LEVEL For more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick... information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. When this is notdesired, such as during specific driving conditions. The power steering pump and reservoir are mounted on , it would normally...
Owner's Manual
Page 293
...on yourvehicle can be repaired). It could affect the braking and handling your of wheel you vehicle, make your tires lose air and make lose control. See your Buick model. If you or others could have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be replaced. Your ... the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should have acollision in the Index for replacement. You could injured. Wheel Replacement Replace any of these conditions exist. Always use be sure to the body and chassis. NOTICE: The WtMg wheel can sometimes be dangerous. See "Changing a Flat Tire"...
...on yourvehicle can be repaired). It could affect the braking and handling your of wheel you vehicle, make your tires lose air and make lose control. See your Buick model. If you or others could have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be replaced. Your ... the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should have acollision in the Index for replacement. You could injured. Wheel Replacement Replace any of these conditions exist. Always use be sure to the body and chassis. NOTICE: The WtMg wheel can sometimes be dangerous. See "Changing a Flat Tire"...
Owner's Manual
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... controlled by a Self-Tensionidler pulley. 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. When adding, be needed. Automatic TransaxleAT (Overdrive) When draining or replacing torque converter,more fluid may be sure...
... controlled by a Self-Tensionidler pulley. 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. When adding, be needed. Automatic TransaxleAT (Overdrive) When draining or replacing torque converter,more fluid may be sure...
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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Coolant Pump E Tensioner C I The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engineaccessory belt. Crank E. Power Steering B. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. Air Conditioning D. Engine Accessory Belt (L36) A. Alternator C. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing.
Coolant Pump E Tensioner C I The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engineaccessory belt. Crank E. Power Steering B. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. Air Conditioning D. Engine Accessory Belt (L36) A. Alternator C. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing.
Owner's Manual
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Supercharger E. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. Alternator B. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. Have your dealer check the oil level in the Index for whento check the accessory drive ... Steering C. Crank D. F 1. The second belt drives the supercharger. mharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) A. FrontBelt 2. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor.
Supercharger E. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. Alternator B. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. Have your dealer check the oil level in the Index for whento check the accessory drive ... Steering C. Crank D. F 1. The second belt drives the supercharger. mharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) A. FrontBelt 2. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor.
Owner's Manual
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...Protection Plan Have you purchased the Protection Plan? See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or Buick your vehicle properly. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we breathe. I I Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps ... the maintenance required for details. 7-1 To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your dealer for your Buick. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. The Plan GM supplements your new vehicle warranties.
...Protection Plan Have you purchased the Protection Plan? See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or Buick your vehicle properly. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we breathe. I I Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps ... the maintenance required for details. 7-1 To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your dealer for your Buick. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. The Plan GM supplements your new vehicle warranties.
Owner's Manual
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... Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure to 16 km). Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Every... 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Supercharger Oil Check(or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L...
... Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure to 16 km). Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Every... 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Supercharger Oil Check(or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L...
Owner's Manual
Page 323
Driving a vehicle with fully warmed engine under a highway conditions causes engine to followthe complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.... first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Be sure to break oil down slower. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. At 7,500 Miles (12...Long Trip/Highway Intervals Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of th, conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine...
Driving a vehicle with fully warmed engine under a highway conditions causes engine to followthe complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.... first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Be sure to break oil down slower. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. At 7,500 Miles (12...Long Trip/Highway Intervals Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of th, conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine...
Owner's Manual
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...indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at (166 000 km) the same intervals. * If your vehicle Footnotes The U.S. 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. Environmental... Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be recorded. 7-6 Never drive your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or...
...indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at (166 000 km) the same intervals. * If your vehicle Footnotes The U.S. 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. Environmental... Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be recorded. 7-6 Never drive your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or...
Owner's Manual
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Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guide and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. ...SERVICED B Y I 18,000 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. During tire rotation, of check brake calipers for proper rotation pattern additional information. I ~ - ~~...
Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guide and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. ...SERVICED B Y I 18,000 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. During tire rotation, of check brake calipers for proper rotation pattern additional information. I ~ - ~~...
Owner's Manual
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... tires., S e e "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. Replace filter if and the underbody contact points and linkage (or necessary. 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...
... tires., S e e "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. Replace filter if and the underbody contact points and linkage (or necessary. 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...
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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...miles (5 000 k ) sooner if the CHANGE OIL m or light comes on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Footnotes The U.S. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on . monitor will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completion of the vehicle's useful life. Long...Monitor, the The services shown in this maintenance item will show you drive in the Index. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that allrecommended maintenance services be sure to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed....
...miles (5 000 k ) sooner if the CHANGE OIL m or light comes on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Footnotes The U.S. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on . monitor will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completion of the vehicle's useful life. Long...Monitor, the The services shown in this maintenance item will show you drive in the Index. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that allrecommended maintenance services be sure to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed....
Owner's Manual
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.... 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 ... 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. Instant. Tire ...6-44 Aluminum Wheels. Storage ...Ashtrays ...2-61 2-63 Astroroof ......
.... 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 ... 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. Instant. Tire ...6-44 Aluminum Wheels. Storage ...Ashtrays ...2-61 2-63 Astroroof ......
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-59 Storage Armrest ...5. 10 Towing ...WindowDefogger ...3-10 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight ...2-51 Inside Daymight ...2-50 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-4 Recovery Tank. 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...
... ...2-59 Storage Armrest ...5. 10 Towing ...WindowDefogger ...3-10 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight ...2-51 Inside Daymight ...2-50 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-4 Recovery Tank. 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...