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Owner's Manual - Page 8
If you do this,it will also find a number safety cautions in list the manual, and the page number where you need the Index in is back of the manual.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a circle with a slash through in it . How to Use this Manual
Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... and indicator lights:
Here are some other symbols you mayfind on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some the symbols you may see:
DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
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Owner's Manual - Page 80
... come into air your vehicle. I you must drive with the trunk lid openor if f electrical wiring other cable connections must or pass through the seal betweenthe body and the trunk lid: Make sure all way. the See "Engine Exhaust" in the off , or if the ignition if is on VENT. Press theTRUNK release button located below the driver's door handle to its...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
...everything here, we ask that particular area.
-2-22 Usually, the coolant heater should you 'll parking your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. The dealer can help.
Turn off the engine. 2. Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
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ugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat a fire. Also, the wrong and cause kind of oil you the best advice for at least...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
... standing water, drive or through your engine's air intake and badly damage your brakes work as well in one side.You could be hydroplaning. Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you can build up under your vehicle hydroplaning, is raining. Never drive through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your engine. can This...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
... quickly over your turn signal. Try to make certain you are moving on the freeway, make sure there another vehiclein your exit, do not, If rne most important advice on your signal, check turn your mirrors and glance over your shoulder to merge into the gap at the same the nextexit. Switch on freeway driving is usually a rampleads...
Owner's Manual - Page 195
... engine off and close the window almost all theway to get and it keeps the battery charged.You will help vehicle that is in your vehicle show how much weight it is blocking your exhaust around thebase of proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
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Loading Your Vehicle
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TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. KG MAX. IF TIRES...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
... the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid likealcohol, can be burned.
I NOTICE:
I n cold weather, water can bedangerous. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. is When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankat FULL COLD, start your engine could catch fire and or otherscould be burned you Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant. Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
... indicate a problem.
Replace the cap and completely tightenit. at the fluid level on located below the generator and behind accessory the drive belt. Thermostat
Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the system is or you hear an unusual noise. When to Check Power SteeringFluid
It is not necessary to use, see of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches...
Owner's Manual - Page 270
... needed ,it 's time of system --
Battery
Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom' battery. When it must be vented in crash. for example, when your brake linings wear down and youhave to access the battery tojump start your rear seat safety belt systems. You may no longer work well together if the vehicle to see "Removing the Rear Seat Cushion" in the Index.You...
Owner's Manual - Page 294
... Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Cleaning Tires
Keep your vehicle through an automatic wash car that has silicon carbide cleaning brushes. Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to painted the surface of these wheels. Don't use chromepolish on...
Owner's Manual - Page 296
... carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052925 and floor mats Cleaner Wheel Cleaner I Spray on instrument panel vinyl. x 25 in . and Road Oil Remover and 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on tire shine 12 oz. (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine 12345725 Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants 12377964 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) Removes light...
Owner's Manual - Page 297
... appears on electrical equipment can see "Servicing to Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. It appears on a plate in your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Engine Identification
The 8th character in the front cornerthe instrument panel, on Electrical Equipment
This is not removed the vehicle. ENGINE/1998 \ ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR...
Owner's Manual - Page 308
...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)
Engine Specifications
L67 Engine VIN Engine Code ...1 Type ...V6 Displacement ...3.8L Horsepower ...240-hp Firing Order ...1-6-5-4-3-2 ThermostatTemperature ...195°F (91 "C)
Vehicle Dimensions
Length...
Owner's Manual - Page 315
... Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Schedule is used for Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil these conditions. off paved roads. down slowel: Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 k ) Automatic Transaxle m: Service (severe conditions only). Usethe Short Trip/City schedule for trailer towing, drivenin a dusty area or used occurs first). FuelTank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Spark Plug...
Owner's Manual - Page 340
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fuel
Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine level and addthe proper oil if oil necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in windshield washer tank and add proper fluid if the necessary.
to See "Tires" in the Index for further details. Power Antenna Service Clean power antenna mast.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
... Rearview Mirror ...2-46 Inspections ...7-35 Brake System ...7-35 Engine Cooling System ...7-35 ExhaustSystems ...7-35 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...7-35 Steering ...7-35 Suspension ...7-35 Throttle Linkage ...7-35 Instrumentpanel ...2-62 .Brightness Control ...2-43 Cleaning ...6-50 Cluster ...2-64 FuseBlock ...6-58 Interior Lamps ...2-43 BulbReplacement ...6-38 Jack.Tire ...Jumpstarting...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
... ...2-43 Interior ...2-43 OnReminder ...2-41 Latches, Seatback ...1-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-29 2-57 License Plate Holder ...Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel ...2-42 2-57 Lighter ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-23, 2-67 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-69, 4-7 . Normal Replacement Parts ...6-67 MaintenanceRecord ...7-38 Maintenance Schedule...
Owner's Manual - Page 369
...) Remote Control Mirror ...2-50 Seat ...1-2 Seatback Recliner ...1-5 Steering ...4-10 Steering Fluid ...6-24 Windows ...2-33 Power. Use of Safety Belts ...1-20 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications. Service and Owner ...8.9.8.10 5-19 Radiator ...Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-23 Radio Reception ...3-19 3-10 Radios ...Rain. Retained Accessory ...2-20 Power Seat LumbarControls ...1-2 Memory Seats...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
... Control System Warning Light ...2-69, 4-9 Trailer 4-34 Brakes ...Driving on Grades ...4-36 Driving with ...4-34 Engine Cooling When Towing ...4-37 Hitches ...4-34 Maintenance When Towing ...4-37 ParkingonHills ...4-36 Safety Chains ...4-34 Tongueweight ...4-33 4-33 Total Weight on Tires ...Towing ...4-31 Turnsignals ...4-35 Weight ...4-32 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...6- 18 Transmitter Remote...
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