Owner's Manual
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... run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being hauledas soon asit is still flashing, follow the previoussteps, and drive the vehicle to turn light off . condition The will take a few driving trips should turn ... or qualified service center service. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If the light is possible. for 2-73 The diagnostic system can detect this condition. It will usually be corrected when electrical system the dries out. of fuel, your vehicle. Adding fuel should correct this . Avoiding...
... run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being hauledas soon asit is still flashing, follow the previoussteps, and drive the vehicle to turn light off . condition The will take a few driving trips should turn ... or qualified service center service. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If the light is possible. for 2-73 The diagnostic system can detect this condition. It will usually be corrected when electrical system the dries out. of fuel, your vehicle. Adding fuel should correct this . Avoiding...
Owner's Manual
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... Systems In this section, you'llfind out how to read aboutthe particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-10 Comfort Controls Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Controls Climate for Control (Option) Passenger Zone Comfort Control Setting the Clock 3-10 3-15...
... Systems In this section, you'llfind out how to read aboutthe particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-10 Comfort Controls Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Controls Climate for Control (Option) Passenger Zone Comfort Control Setting the Clock 3-10 3-15...
Owner's Manual
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... flow Manual Operation through your vehicle without the use the air conditioning of toward the FLOOR, and the entering your vehicle. Press the FLOW up button is set for AUTO, pressingAIR FLOW the button atthe same time ... in Pressing the OFF button a second time will display the current airflow direction and the automatically without the air conditioning FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. the off previously selected mode. the AIR FLOW down AIR compressor or the use of outside temperature will return back to control button will turn off all manual...
... flow Manual Operation through your vehicle without the use the air conditioning of toward the FLOOR, and the entering your vehicle. Press the FLOW up button is set for AUTO, pressingAIR FLOW the button atthe same time ... in Pressing the OFF button a second time will display the current airflow direction and the automatically without the air conditioning FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. the off previously selected mode. the AIR FLOW down AIR compressor or the use of outside temperature will return back to control button will turn off all manual...
Owner's Manual
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... (32°C) but the system will not warm up any fas Air Conditioning by selecting the extreme comfort setting.the outside If temperature is used to defrost the windshield by choosing the extreme comfort setting. Pushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or' the FRONT buttons will override this delay, turn off ...FRONT This selection is cold, the fan will be delayed to avoid On very hot days, open the windows long enoughlet to the hot air out. You can choosethe extreme comfort setting of the windshield and hood. system will automatically enter the RECIRC mode and the temperature door will...
... (32°C) but the system will not warm up any fas Air Conditioning by selecting the extreme comfort setting.the outside If temperature is used to defrost the windshield by choosing the extreme comfort setting. Pushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or' the FRONT buttons will override this delay, turn off ...FRONT This selection is cold, the fan will be delayed to avoid On very hot days, open the windows long enoughlet to the hot air out. You can choosethe extreme comfort setting of the windshield and hood. system will automatically enter the RECIRC mode and the temperature door will...
Owner's Manual
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...6-11 In order to check your engine every time you don't, the oil supercharger is pumping routed through a is available at all driving conditions, located directly behind The Powertrain ControlModule (PCM), works with fuel, creates increased engine power. oil The superchargeris a device which is to...thanit would normally use. When this give the oil a minutes few increased pressure or boost not desired, such as during specific driving conditions. This air, mixed with the enginefan. If you get accurate reading, the oil must be on , it emphasizes smooth, refined power. Your ...
...6-11 In order to check your engine every time you don't, the oil supercharger is pumping routed through a is available at all driving conditions, located directly behind The Powertrain ControlModule (PCM), works with fuel, creates increased engine power. oil The superchargeris a device which is to...thanit would normally use. When this give the oil a minutes few increased pressure or boost not desired, such as during specific driving conditions. This air, mixed with the enginefan. If you get accurate reading, the oil must be on , it emphasizes smooth, refined power. Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... used stay on the ground, into it sewers, or into streams bodies of the vehicle, the air cleaneris in the trash, pouring on your used engine (See oil. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine to a place that may be real threat to the environment.... Air Cleaner What to Do with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing your skin oil for even cause...
... used stay on the ground, into it sewers, or into streams bodies of the vehicle, the air cleaneris in the trash, pouring on your used engine (See oil. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine to a place that may be real threat to the environment.... Air Cleaner What to Do with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing your skin oil for even cause...
Owner's Manual
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... to give the longest tire life you will know the kind wheel youneed. If the wheel leaks air, replace (except some aluminum it If you notice unusual tire wear or your Buick model. of bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. Wheel ...sometimes be replaced. your wheels, wheel of Each new wheel should be repaired). it wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is established for your vehicle pulling way or the other, the...
... to give the longest tire life you will know the kind wheel youneed. If the wheel leaks air, replace (except some aluminum it If you notice unusual tire wear or your Buick model. of bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. Wheel ...sometimes be replaced. your wheels, wheel of Each new wheel should be repaired). it wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is established for your vehicle pulling way or the other, the...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid level when done. Belt Tensions ...Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be needed. More fluid may be necessary. R-134a Air Conditioning ...See refrigerant charge label underthe hood. Cooling System ...13 quarts (12.5 L) Engine Crankcase (oil change with filter change) ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) FuelTank ...18.5 gallons(70 L) Wheel Nut...
... fluid level when done. Belt Tensions ...Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be needed. More fluid may be necessary. R-134a Air Conditioning ...See refrigerant charge label underthe hood. Cooling System ...13 quarts (12.5 L) Engine Crankcase (oil change with filter change) ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) FuelTank ...18.5 gallons(70 L) Wheel Nut...
Owner's Manual
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter ...A1096C EngineOilFilter ...PF47 RadiatorCap ...RC27 Sparkplugs ...41-921, Gap 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) Windshield Wiper Blades Type ...6.32pin Length ...22 inches (56 cm) ....2 inches (140 cm) Wheelbase ...113.8 inches (289 cm) Front Tread ...62.5 inches (158.8 cm) Rear Tread ...62.6 inches (159 cm) 6-67 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your dealer. If is you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerantused.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter ...A1096C EngineOilFilter ...PF47 RadiatorCap ...RC27 Sparkplugs ...41-921, Gap 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) Windshield Wiper Blades Type ...6.32pin Length ...22 inches (56 cm) ....2 inches (140 cm) Wheelbase ...113.8 inches (289 cm) Front Tread ...62.5 inches (158.8 cm) Rear Tread ...62.6 inches (159 cm) 6-67 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your dealer. If is you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerantused.
Owner's Manual
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One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and conditioning compressor. Crank D. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 eng11 wo accessory we belts. Each belt has its own tensionerand idler pulley. 6-68 Back Belt F A. Front Belt 2. air The second belt drives the supercharger. Generator B. Power Steering C. Supercharger E. Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) 1.
One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and conditioning compressor. Crank D. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 eng11 wo accessory we belts. Each belt has its own tensionerand idler pulley. 6-68 Back Belt F A. Front Belt 2. air The second belt drives the supercharger. Generator B. Power Steering C. Supercharger E. Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) 1.
Owner's Manual
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...Replacement. Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) Driving a vehicle with a f i l l y warmed engine under (3.8L Code 1 engine only).Air Cleaner Filter highway conditions causes engine o l to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 7-6 Every 100,000 Miles (166 k ) Spark Plug Wire 000 m : .... Do not use this maintenance schedule only if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 km): Engine Oil and Filter 500 conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Schedule is used for Every 30,000 Miles (50 000...
...Replacement. Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) Driving a vehicle with a f i l l y warmed engine under (3.8L Code 1 engine only).Air Cleaner Filter highway conditions causes engine o l to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 7-6 Every 100,000 Miles (166 k ) Spark Plug Wire 000 m : .... Do not use this maintenance schedule only if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 km): Engine Oil and Filter 500 conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Schedule is used for Every 30,000 Miles (50 000...
Owner's Manual
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... Service. (See footnote?.) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in Index for rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE MILEAGE 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 17 Change... #.) Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components(or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions.
... Service. (See footnote?.) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in Index for rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE MILEAGE 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 17 Change... #.) Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components(or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions.
Owner's Manual
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... BY: 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filterthe vehicle is mainly driven if under one or moreof these conditions: - An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every months, whichever occursfirst). 6 (See footnote #.) ...ACTUAL I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - When doing ...
... BY: 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filterthe vehicle is mainly driven if under one or moreof these conditions: - An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every months, whichever occursfirst). 6 (See footnote #.) ...ACTUAL I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - When doing ...
Owner's Manual
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... Inspection and Rotation" in rotation pattern and additional information. Replace filter if necessary. footnote +.) (See DATE 7-17 An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) I DATE MILEAGE I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever...
... Inspection and Rotation" in rotation pattern and additional information. Replace filter if necessary. footnote +.) (See DATE 7-17 An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) I DATE MILEAGE I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever...
Owner's Manual
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... ...1-23, 2-67 Servicing ...1-27 1-25 What Makes it Inflate ...What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-25 When Should it Inflate ...1-25 Aircleaner ...6-15 Air Conditioning ...3-5 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-67 Air Control. SteeringWheel Control ...3. 18 Audio Equipment. Adding ...3-19 Audio Systems ...3-10 Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview Mirror ...2-50 . Engine Accessory ...6-68 Better Business Bureau Mediation...
... ...1-23, 2-67 Servicing ...1-27 1-25 What Makes it Inflate ...What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-25 When Should it Inflate ...1-25 Aircleaner ...6-15 Air Conditioning ...3-5 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-67 Air Control. SteeringWheel Control ...3. 18 Audio Equipment. Adding ...3-19 Audio Systems ...3-10 Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview Mirror ...2-50 . Engine Accessory ...6-68 Better Business Bureau Mediation...