Owner's Manual
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... n alphabetical listing of Contents How to Use this manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to keep your Buick. Problems ontheRoad ...This part tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate your... and Appearance C a r e ...Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what t o do if you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle...
... n alphabetical listing of Contents How to Use this manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to keep your Buick. Problems ontheRoad ...This part tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate your... and Appearance C a r e ...Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what t o do if you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Also explained are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...73 Starting the Engine ...75 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...78 87 Windows ...88 Tilt Steering Wheel ...TurnSignal/Headlight Beam Lever ...88 Headlight High-Low Beam Lever ...90 Windshield... ...106 WarningLights, Gages andIndicators ...107 61 and what to do if you if everything is working . . properly . shifting and braking. 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your...
Also explained are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...73 Starting the Engine ...75 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...78 87 Windows ...88 Tilt Steering Wheel ...TurnSignal/Headlight Beam Lever ...88 Headlight High-Low Beam Lever ...90 Windshield... ...106 WarningLights, Gages andIndicators ...107 61 and what to do if you if everything is working . . properly . shifting and braking. 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your...
Owner's Manual
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... then stops), it there as you 'r'Pehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories,you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to ...be flooded with your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in "Start...
... then stops), it there as you 'r'Pehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories,you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to ...be flooded with your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in "Start...
Owner's Manual
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...weather, the kind of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer in a minimum of oil you the best advice for that particular area. 77 Turn off the engine. 2. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, ... heater can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive throughthem very slowly. If you don't, it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can give you have, and some other things. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. How long should be plugged in...
...weather, the kind of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer in a minimum of oil you the best advice for that particular area. 77 Turn off the engine. 2. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, ... heater can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive throughthem very slowly. If you don't, it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can give you have, and some other things. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. How long should be plugged in...
Owner's Manual
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You have to use when you wish. Ensure the shift lever is in this part. 78 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you can 't move the shift lever into " P ' (Park) asyou maintain brake application. Then move easily. It's the best position .... See "Shifting Out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into the gear you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the...
You have to use when you wish. Ensure the shift lever is in this part. 78 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you can 't move the shift lever into " P ' (Park) asyou maintain brake application. Then move easily. It's the best position .... See "Shifting Out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into the gear you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the...
Owner's Manual
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...the Traction Control system off. If the light doesn't come on when you press the "TRACTION ON/OFF" switch to warn you start the engine again to come on when you if there problem. will gooff and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. If the light stays on...That's on , the system will come the following reasons: on for several seconds. When this part. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service. See "Brake System Warning Light'' earlier in this warning light is on normal....
...the Traction Control system off. If the light doesn't come on when you press the "TRACTION ON/OFF" switch to warn you start the engine again to come on when you if there problem. will gooff and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. If the light stays on...That's on , the system will come the following reasons: on for several seconds. When this part. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service. See "Brake System Warning Light'' earlier in this warning light is on normal....
Owner's Manual
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... in 3/4 of distance in spurts -- and the condition of heavy braking. Your brakes will still have to decide to cool between your brakes. If your engine stops, you will wear out much faster if you will be a lot of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 ...when you have some power brake assist. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. That could be harder to push down. rather than keeping pace with another. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your foot and do a lot of ...
... in 3/4 of distance in spurts -- and the condition of heavy braking. Your brakes will still have to decide to cool between your brakes. If your engine stops, you will wear out much faster if you will be a lot of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 ...when you have some power brake assist. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. That could be harder to push down. rather than keeping pace with another. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your foot and do a lot of ...
Owner's Manual
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... signs on mountains that let you go down a steepor long hill. 0 0 Know how to know is this: let your engine do some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.... The most important thing to go over the top of the road. Shift down . This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. Stay in your own lane when driving on mountain roads. Drive at speeds that... shape. 0 Keep your vehicle in hills or mountains. Be alert to "3" (Drive). These parts can climb the hill better.
... signs on mountains that let you go down a steepor long hill. 0 0 Know how to know is this: let your engine do some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.... The most important thing to go over the top of the road. Shift down . This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. Stay in your own lane when driving on mountain roads. Drive at speeds that... shape. 0 Keep your vehicle in hills or mountains. Be alert to "3" (Drive). These parts can climb the hill better.
Owner's Manual
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...Consider using a sway control if your vehicle wear in at all during the first 500 miles (800 k ) you pull a trailer. This helps your engine and other parts could be state or provincial police. Many of these are forced to do , here are some important points. The engineis required to beused properly..., wheel assemblies, and tires are importantfor your safety and that of your trailer will be driving. Your engine, axle or other parts of your new vehicle is driven. Your car can tow a trailer if it is equipped with trailering. Trailering means changes in this section....
...Consider using a sway control if your vehicle wear in at all during the first 500 miles (800 k ) you pull a trailer. This helps your engine and other parts could be state or provincial police. Many of these are forced to do , here are some important points. The engineis required to beused properly..., wheel assemblies, and tires are importantfor your safety and that of your trailer will be driving. Your engine, axle or other parts of your new vehicle is driven. Your car can tow a trailer if it is equipped with trailering. Trailering means changes in this section....
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle has one . 8. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the eood battery.
... vehicle has one . 8. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the eood battery.
Owner's Manual
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... won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for while. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. a 11. GOOD BATTERY 0 - + Remove cables in reverse order to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. - + - 10...
... won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for while. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. a 11. GOOD BATTERY 0 - + Remove cables in reverse order to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. - + - 10...
Owner's Manual
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above the "FULL COLD" mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. 196
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above the "FULL COLD" mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. 196
Owner's Manual
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...may get rid of gasoline (unleaded). Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle. It can damage your engine needs service. These fuels so should have to add anything to get a heavy knocking noise when you 're acceleratingor driving up a hill. If the... or higher and you should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in Canada. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your fuel systemand also damage plasticand rubber parts. It should not have the proper additives, you still hear heavy knocking, your engine. And even 5% at 87 octaneor higher.
...may get rid of gasoline (unleaded). Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle. It can damage your engine needs service. These fuels so should have to add anything to get a heavy knocking noise when you 're acceleratingor driving up a hill. If the... or higher and you should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in Canada. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your fuel systemand also damage plasticand rubber parts. It should not have the proper additives, you still hear heavy knocking, your engine. And even 5% at 87 octaneor higher.
Owner's Manual
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...use reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in another country outside the U.S. You should ask your engine and fuel system. General Motors recommends that have high carbon monoxide levels. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust .... Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will help prevent deposits from forming in those parts of the country that you use gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. That helps keep your engine in Foreign Countries If you 're going and give your warranty. General...
...use reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in another country outside the U.S. You should ask your engine and fuel system. General Motors recommends that have high carbon monoxide levels. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust .... Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will help prevent deposits from forming in those parts of the country that you use gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. That helps keep your engine in Foreign Countries If you 're going and give your warranty. General...
Owner's Manual
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... your transaxle fluid. 226 If you do it . Too much or too little fluid damage your can transaxle. Because this done at a Buick dealership Service Department. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the...may choose to have the air cleaner in the Index. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in place when you could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Always have this operation can meanthat some of the fluid couldcome out and fall on the dipstick. How to ...
... your transaxle fluid. 226 If you do it . Too much or too little fluid damage your can transaxle. Because this done at a Buick dealership Service Department. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the...may choose to have the air cleaner in the Index. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in place when you could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Always have this operation can meanthat some of the fluid couldcome out and fall on the dipstick. How to ...
Owner's Manual
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... coolant flush and refill.If you anything else. The be repair cost wouldn't be covered by your engine could overheat and badly damaged. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Adding Coolant I NOTICE: If you use this mixture, don't need to Use Use a mixtureof one-half clean...
... coolant flush and refill.If you anything else. The be repair cost wouldn't be covered by your engine could overheat and badly damaged. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Adding Coolant I NOTICE: If you use this mixture, don't need to Use Use a mixtureof one-half clean...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal firmly). NOTICE: Don't let someone put in your brake system can damage paint, so be replaced. Brake fluid can damage brake system parts so badly that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are pushing on your vehicle is moving (except... immediately. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as engine oil, in the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No.1052535). If you do , wash it . @ Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
... the brake pedal firmly). NOTICE: Don't let someone put in your brake system can damage paint, so be replaced. Brake fluid can damage brake system parts so badly that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are pushing on your vehicle is moving (except... immediately. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as engine oil, in the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No.1052535). If you do , wash it . @ Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Owner's Manual
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... components from working they as should. This code will help you ever need to your Buick unless you look through the windshield from the vehicle. I ~ NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to order parts. Add-on Electrical Equipment Engine Identification The eighth character in the front comer of title and registration. The VIN also...
... components from working they as should. This code will help you ever need to your Buick unless you look through the windshield from the vehicle. I ~ NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to order parts. Add-on Electrical Equipment Engine Identification The eighth character in the front comer of title and registration. The VIN also...
Owner's Manual
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... R134a - 2.2 Ibs. (0.99 kilograms) Fuel Tank Capacity 18 gallons/68 liters Transaxle Drain & Refill - 6 quarts/5.7 liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers Air Filter - If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be necessary. For additional information, seeyour "Warranty and Owner ...Assistance Information" booklet. 263 GF627 Oil Filter - If you're not sure, ask you Buick dealer. A I096C Fuel Filter - PF47 Spark Plug - 41-60 1, GAP 0.060" PCV Valve - CV892C Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all...
... R134a - 2.2 Ibs. (0.99 kilograms) Fuel Tank Capacity 18 gallons/68 liters Transaxle Drain & Refill - 6 quarts/5.7 liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers Air Filter - If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be necessary. For additional information, seeyour "Warranty and Owner ...Assistance Information" booklet. 263 GF627 Oil Filter - If you're not sure, ask you Buick dealer. A I096C Fuel Filter - PF47 Spark Plug - 41-60 1, GAP 0.060" PCV Valve - CV892C Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all...
Owner's Manual
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... people use their maintenance work done. Because of all the time in many GM owners choose to have any questions on how to keep your Buick dealer for details. 266 You may drive it . If you may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the ... practices. Or you have their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. protection Plan Have you keep your vehicle in this part and note how you drive. Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED A word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you purchased the GM...
... people use their maintenance work done. Because of all the time in many GM owners choose to have any questions on how to keep your Buick dealer for details. 266 You may drive it . If you may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the ... practices. Or you have their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. protection Plan Have you keep your vehicle in this part and note how you drive. Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED A word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you purchased the GM...