Owner's Manual
Page 74
...Atthis time, you followthese guidelines: is armed once the key removed from the engine. See If the 'lh2FT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine "Towing a Trailer'? See -- -- is Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate fuel if the ignitionlock cylinder is Passlock enables "break-... started. a s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is running, a problem has been detected and the system information. the enginestalls and theTHEFT SYSTEM ...
...Atthis time, you followthese guidelines: is armed once the key removed from the engine. See If the 'lh2FT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine "Towing a Trailer'? See -- -- is Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate fuel if the ignitionlock cylinder is Passlock enables "break-... started. a s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is running, a problem has been detected and the system information. the enginestalls and theTHEFT SYSTEM ...
Owner's Manual
Page 113
... to know your warning lights and gages could save you or also.come on the next few' pages, some warning . you know when to there's a problem with your vehicle's functions. The pictures will help . They're a big help you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice: -- .and even Waiting to... something is already buckled. As you will belt,is already buckled, see in the details on . nor the lights come on briefly when you the engine just to let start light will come onk d stay on of when you are familiar withthis section, you locate them. Please follow this happens. If...
... to know your warning lights and gages could save you or also.come on the next few' pages, some warning . you know when to there's a problem with your vehicle's functions. The pictures will help . They're a big help you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice: -- .and even Waiting to... something is already buckled. As you will belt,is already buckled, see in the details on . nor the lights come on briefly when you the engine just to let start light will come onk d stay on of when you are familiar withthis section, you locate them. Please follow this happens. If...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
... If the light doesn't come on again while you turn the ignition off . If it will not your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on then, have anti-lock brakes. If the ...to warn youif there is also on, you start the engine again to warn you don't have fixed it so it will be a problem with your engine and it stays on, or comes when you're driving,...'t on when y,ou're driving, as you don't light have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may be ready to reset the system. See "Brake System...
... If the light doesn't come on again while you turn the ignition off . If it will not your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on then, have anti-lock brakes. If the ...to warn youif there is also on, you start the engine again to warn you don't have fixed it so it will be a problem with your engine and it stays on, or comes when you're driving,...'t on when y,ou're driving, as you don't light have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may be ready to reset the system. See "Brake System...
Owner's Manual
Page 117
... you should pull the road, stop your parking brake doesn't release fully. the warning light will come Engine on . If you set your vehicle under normal drivingmeans there's a problem with engine ru-g, the and it will comeon when you is explains what to the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (@)position again. If the.transaxleshift leveris...
... you should pull the road, stop your parking brake doesn't release fully. the warning light will come Engine on . If you set your vehicle under normal drivingmeans there's a problem with engine ru-g, the and it will comeon when you is explains what to the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (@)position again. If the.transaxleshift leveris...
Owner's Manual
Page 118
This to to indicate that there a problem and service is is required. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosingany mdfunction. 2-55 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light). Your Buick is equipped with a computer which may prevent more serious damage your service technician in the Index. Low Coolant Warning Light If this 'lightcomes on and ...
This to to indicate that there a problem and service is is required. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosingany mdfunction. 2-55 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light). Your Buick is equipped with a computer which may prevent more serious damage your service technician in the Index. Low Coolant Warning Light If this 'lightcomes on and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 121
...oil isn't You going through your vehicle serviced. You or others could be there to 0 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is normal and doesn't showa problem: a As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn RUN and goes off . This light can... fixed started. Check your oil as soon 'aspossible and have your engine properly. For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , light may come on briefly, which is not covered by your engine oil pressure. could be a problem with your warranty. sign, the light may blink on and then In...
...oil isn't You going through your vehicle serviced. You or others could be there to 0 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is normal and doesn't showa problem: a As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn RUN and goes off . This light can... fixed started. Check your oil as soon 'aspossible and have your engine properly. For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , light may come on briefly, which is not covered by your engine oil pressure. could be a problem with your warranty. sign, the light may blink on and then In...
Owner's Manual
Page 122
...light doesn't comeon, have it oil to start . The oil level monitoring system only checks level oil during the brief period between key and engine start , "Passlock" in circulation to checking the level, be checked. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may ...be a problem with the Passlock System. the If the light flashes,the Passlock System has entered a see 2-59 If the light comes on and stays on steep...
...light doesn't comeon, have it oil to start . The oil level monitoring system only checks level oil during the brief period between key and engine start , "Passlock" in circulation to checking the level, be checked. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may ...be a problem with the Passlock System. the If the light flashes,the Passlock System has entered a see 2-59 If the light comes on and stays on steep...
Owner's Manual
Page 159
...eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Oncethe power assist is m advanced electronic braking system that your engine, when you will check itself. If your engine If stops, you will useit when you brake. your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake If you keep pace with traffic. ABS is ...motorclicking noise while or this warning light will stay on , and you will still have time to away, your brakes. a If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system,this testis going on . That means better braking and longer brake life. But you may take longer to ...
...eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Oncethe power assist is m advanced electronic braking system that your engine, when you will check itself. If your engine If stops, you will useit when you brake. your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake If you keep pace with traffic. ABS is ...motorclicking noise while or this warning light will stay on , and you will still have time to away, your brakes. a If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system,this testis going on . That means better braking and longer brake life. But you may take longer to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 167
... -- I' I' While driving on slippery is that some drivers are some tips on night driving. -make a "mirrored surface" and slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by to slide. One You may straighten out. such as enough water, or packed snow on the road.,For safety, you want to slow... gear). by fatigue. Learn to recognize warning clues alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by easing your foot the accelerator pedal.
... -- I' I' While driving on slippery is that some drivers are some tips on night driving. -make a "mirrored surface" and slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by to slide. One You may straighten out. such as enough water, or packed snow on the road.,For safety, you want to slow... gear). by fatigue. Learn to recognize warning clues alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by easing your foot the accelerator pedal.
Owner's Manual
Page 171
...beam headlampsnot just your -parking lamps-- Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Driving Through Deep Standing Water City Driving NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water..., water cancome in the Index.) ' One of the biggest problems with city streets is lower than the underbody your vehicle. And ...
...beam headlampsnot just your -parking lamps-- Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Driving Through Deep Standing Water City Driving NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water..., water cancome in the Index.) ' One of the biggest problems with city streets is lower than the underbody your vehicle. And ...
Owner's Manual
Page 176
...action. 4-23 Drive in hills or mountains. As you go il down a hill. You would then have poorbraking oreven none going down to letyour engine assist your brakescould get so hot that they wouldn't work hard on mountain roads. Don't swing wide cut across the center the road. Drive ... in your trips safer and more enjoyable. You could crash.Shift down a hill. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are some of slowing down , your brakes on two-lane lane or roads in the highest gear possible. Always have to know is ...
...action. 4-23 Drive in hills or mountains. As you go il down a hill. You would then have poorbraking oreven none going down to letyour engine assist your brakescould get so hot that they wouldn't work hard on mountain roads. Don't swing wide cut across the center the road. Drive ... in your trips safer and more enjoyable. You could crash.Shift down a hill. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are some of slowing down , your brakes on two-lane lane or roads in the highest gear possible. Always have to know is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
... 1. If you're in traffic. . If you no longer have o f warning, turn o f t h e engine and get everyone out the vehicle until it cools down. Tow a trailer. 4 If you get the overheat warning with no... But stops. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0). then, if you the still have , the overheat w&g, you can idle engine of steam, You may decide not to lift hood but seehear no sign steam, you can drive. the...no or steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic shift to highest geafwhile the driving -- If No Steam Is Coming From Your ,Engine If you get the ...
... 1. If you're in traffic. . If you no longer have o f warning, turn o f t h e engine and get everyone out the vehicle until it cools down. Tow a trailer. 4 If you get the overheat warning with no... But stops. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0). then, if you the still have , the overheat w&g, you can idle engine of steam, You may decide not to lift hood but seehear no sign steam, you can drive. the...no or steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic shift to highest geafwhile the driving -- If No Steam Is Coming From Your ,Engine If you get the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... blow out and burn badly. They are you under pressure, and if you to ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, the coolant level but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Neverturn the cap when the cooling... system,,including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" inthe Index for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap cool if you turn the pressure cap. - 5-17
... blow out and burn badly. They are you under pressure, and if you to ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, the coolant level but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Neverturn the cap when the cooling... system,,including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" inthe Index for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap cool if you turn the pressure cap. - 5-17
Owner's Manual
Page 229
Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. gasolines. If the octaneis is less than 87, you may get other You can darnage your vehicle could be injured and your engine. If it You should meet, specifications it 's bad enough, can be damaged if you in the United States ...hear a pinging noise when little vehicle maintenance task. other fasteners.('English'' and "metric" of any But don't worry if you at Bag-Equipped Buick"in the Index. Before attempting to . higher. parts andtools before you have been 'perform. 'See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. the...
Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. gasolines. If the octaneis is less than 87, you may get other You can darnage your vehicle could be injured and your engine. If it You should meet, specifications it 's bad enough, can be damaged if you in the United States ...hear a pinging noise when little vehicle maintenance task. other fasteners.('English'' and "metric" of any But don't worry if you at Bag-Equipped Buick"in the Index. Before attempting to . higher. parts andtools before you have been 'perform. 'See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. the...
Owner's Manual
Page 242
... of these is used If oil. any one of these istnye for or other commercial application. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed .engineunder highway conditions causes engine to oil break down sooner. Instead, of from the filter before disposal. What to m or every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 3 months -- Clean your dealer, a ...your for oil skin even cause cancer? If none of ask your and nails with Used Oil Did you : for help. 6-15 I you have a problem properly disposingyour usedoil, of them is particularly important when outside temperatures are through dusty areas.
... of these is used If oil. any one of these istnye for or other commercial application. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed .engineunder highway conditions causes engine to oil break down sooner. Instead, of from the filter before disposal. What to m or every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 3 months -- Clean your dealer, a ...your for oil skin even cause cancer? If none of ask your and nails with Used Oil Did you : for help. 6-15 I you have a problem properly disposingyour usedoil, of them is particularly important when outside temperatures are through dusty areas.
Owner's Manual
Page 247
...orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze that 'you use this mixture, you don't need to premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. Engine Coolant The cooling system your Buick will require change . I What to Use Use a mixture one-half clean water (preferably of...down to coolant. If silicated coolant is low. If you have a problem it is designed remain in see the Index. Use Pr a GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GMt No. 3634621) with engine overheating, "Engine Overheating"in your vehicle for your vehicleis filled withnew in DEX-COOL(orange...
...orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze that 'you use this mixture, you don't need to premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. Engine Coolant The cooling system your Buick will require change . I What to Use Use a mixture one-half clean water (preferably of...down to coolant. If silicated coolant is low. If you have a problem it is designed remain in see the Index. Use Pr a GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GMt No. 3634621) with engine overheating, "Engine Overheating"in your vehicle for your vehicleis filled withnew in DEX-COOL(orange...
Owner's Manual
Page 251
...use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to use . See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in could indicate a problem. A fluid in this system loss operating your vehicle an area where the temperature in the Index. Have the system inspected may fall below freezing..., use the proper fluid. protection against freezing. What to the mark. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is not necessary to regularly check power steering When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read fluid unless you hear an...
...use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to use . See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in could indicate a problem. A fluid in this system loss operating your vehicle an area where the temperature in the Index. Have the system inspected may fall below freezing..., use the proper fluid. protection against freezing. What to the mark. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is not necessary to regularly check power steering When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read fluid unless you hear an...
Owner's Manual
Page 280
.... lighter -- This greatly reduces thechmce of the left instrument panel. Be sure you can . There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. If the Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. Just pick a feature your vehicle that of you -can get along without... The wiring circuitsin your car are two blocks in your vehicle: the fuse instrument panelfuse block and the engine compartment fuse block. Instrument Panel Fuse Block If you ever have a problem the road anddon't have a on the side of fires caused by a combinationof fuses, circuit breakers and...
.... lighter -- This greatly reduces thechmce of the left instrument panel. Be sure you can . There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. If the Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. Just pick a feature your vehicle that of you -can get along without... The wiring circuitsin your car are two blocks in your vehicle: the fuse instrument panelfuse block and the engine compartment fuse block. Instrument Panel Fuse Block If you ever have a problem the road anddon't have a on the side of fires caused by a combinationof fuses, circuit breakers and...