Owner's Manual
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...the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are MATURE. / 962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, GeneralManager, Buick Motor Division. It was completed in Buick's former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors, Buick City, is simple: "Buick will continue to be,premium American motorcars with... more than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. Built inside the walls of the old buildings in the fall of -the-art assembly facility with smooth power, high performance,...
...the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are MATURE. / 962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, GeneralManager, Buick Motor Division. It was completed in Buick's former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors, Buick City, is simple: "Buick will continue to be,premium American motorcars with... more than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. Built inside the walls of the old buildings in the fall of -the-art assembly facility with smooth power, high performance,...
Owner's Manual
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...you 'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to read. ... 9 It also explains "SRS" system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you how to use . Serviceand Appearancecare ...Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you... Systems ...131 How to Use this manual. Customer Assistance Information ...Here the manual tells you how to startand operate your Buick running properly and looking good. the FeaturesandControls ...63 This part explains how to use it to quickly find helpful information and...
...you 'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to read. ... 9 It also explains "SRS" system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you how to use . Serviceand Appearancecare ...Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you... Systems ...131 How to Use this manual. Customer Assistance Information ...Here the manual tells you how to startand operate your Buick running properly and looking good. the FeaturesandControls ...63 This part explains how to use it to quickly find helpful information and...
Owner's Manual
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... linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in " guideline every time youget new brake linings. -- -- 79 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for...
... linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in " guideline every time youget new brake linings. -- -- 79 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for...
Owner's Manual
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... floor and holding it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. 82 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of...
... floor and holding it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. 82 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of...
Owner's Manual
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... around the problem, to accelerate until you are always possible is better to act fast, steer quickly, and just as you can from between parked cars and stops right in your brakes. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But you have to remove as much speed as quickly straighten the ... practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Your Buick can perform very well in Emergencies There are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 171
... around the problem, to accelerate until you are always possible is better to act fast, steer quickly, and just as you can from between parked cars and stops right in your brakes. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. But you have to remove as much speed as quickly straighten the ... practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Your Buick can perform very well in Emergencies There are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 171
Owner's Manual
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... have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you should be in good shape in case you can. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km), so you can lose air after a time. Your spare will last longer...
... have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you should be in good shape in case you can. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km), so you can lose air after a time. Your spare will last longer...
Owner's Manual
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...It tells you much more about how to keep a record with it. Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to get genuine GM parts and GM-trained...own service work, you try to do your own service work without knowing enough aboutit, your Buick than this manual can. I I NOTICE: I If you 'll want to service your ...Buick Service Manual. Before attempting to do your own service work you 'll go to your dealer for all your GM vehicle all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of these marks: You should keep your service needs. We hope you perform...
...It tells you much more about how to keep a record with it. Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to get genuine GM parts and GM-trained...own service work, you try to do your own service work without knowing enough aboutit, your Buick than this manual can. I I NOTICE: I If you 'll want to service your ...Buick Service Manual. Before attempting to do your own service work you 'll go to your dealer for all your GM vehicle all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of these marks: You should keep your service needs. We hope you perform...
Owner's Manual
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... mixed with a vacuum control to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. All of these controls, working together provide high performance character andfuel efficiency in the Index for when you should check the fluid. Engine Accessory... control module (PCM), works with fuel, creates increased engine power. 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. Buick chose supercharging rather than it would normally use. When this increased pressure or boost is not desired, such as ...
... mixed with a vacuum control to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. All of these controls, working together provide high performance character andfuel efficiency in the Index for when you should check the fluid. Engine Accessory... control module (PCM), works with fuel, creates increased engine power. 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. Buick chose supercharging rather than it would normally use. When this increased pressure or boost is not desired, such as ...
Owner's Manual
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...: Check oil only when the engine is an added reminder. 238 Use only the recommended oil. 5. How to check your dealer or aqualified service center perform this is cold. this maintenance. 3. Engine Oil If the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you should check your...
...: Check oil only when the engine is an added reminder. 238 Use only the recommended oil. 5. How to check your dealer or aqualified service center perform this is cold. this maintenance. 3. Engine Oil If the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you should check your...
Owner's Manual
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Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in -- The braking performance you don't, your brakes may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your braking system -- Also, the rear ... brake parts. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is wrong with your Buick does when it is to have really good braking. If you 've come to be of brake trouble. 254 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking...
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in -- The braking performance you don't, your brakes may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your braking system -- Also, the rear ... brake parts. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is wrong with your Buick does when it is to have really good braking. If you 've come to be of brake trouble. 254 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking...
Owner's Manual
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...a comparative rating based on the wear rate of tires you ever replace your tires with that can't be followed by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. If you ... construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on the government course as well on each tire's sidewall. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other ...
...a comparative rating based on the wear rate of tires you ever replace your tires with that can't be followed by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. If you ... construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on the government course as well on each tire's sidewall. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other ...
Owner's Manual
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... Standard No. 109. These grades are : A, B, and C. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must meet General Motors performance standards and have poor traction performance. Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades areA (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to sudden tire failure...Federal safety requirements in and road characteristics and climate. Traction A, B, C ' - The grade C corresponds to alevel of performance on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to variations in driving habits, service practices differences in addition to...
... Standard No. 109. These grades are : A, B, and C. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must meet General Motors performance standards and have poor traction performance. Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades areA (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to sudden tire failure...Federal safety requirements in and road characteristics and climate. Traction A, B, C ' - The grade C corresponds to alevel of performance on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to variations in driving habits, service practices differences in addition to...
Owner's Manual
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... 287 288 290 292 294 294 295 295 298 299 301 283 Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety. dependability and emission control performance . @) Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part covers the maintenance required for your...
... 287 288 290 292 294 294 295 295 298 299 301 283 Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety. dependability and emission control performance . @) Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part covers the maintenance required for your...
Owner's Manual
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...the work yourself or have it down in good condition. "Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or anotherqualified service center should be used whether you do to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. It...you determine when your vehicle for fuel. These products, or their equivalents, should perform. "Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some products GM recommends to record the maintenance performed on your maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your next maintenance ...
...the work yourself or have it down in good condition. "Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or anotherqualified service center should be used whether you do to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. It...you determine when your vehicle for fuel. These products, or their equivalents, should perform. "Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some products GM recommends to record the maintenance performed on your maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your next maintenance ...
Owner's Manual
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...reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. See "Fuel"in the Index. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. use the recommended unleaded fuel. Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you should never tow a trailer. Here's how to decide which of the two schedules is right for your...is true for your driving, follow Schedule I. 0 0 Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions is true. 287 You will perform the work using genuine GM parts. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.) If any one (or more)of these true foryour vehicle?
...reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. See "Fuel"in the Index. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. use the recommended unleaded fuel. Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you should never tow a trailer. Here's how to decide which of the two schedules is right for your...is true for your driving, follow Schedule I. 0 0 Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions is true. 287 You will perform the work using genuine GM parts. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.) If any one (or more)of these true foryour vehicle?
Owner's Manual
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... 42 45 48 I Item No. ~ __ ~~ ~ 6. TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First See Explanation of Schedulcd Maintenance Scrvice Following Schedules 1 and I1 Every 30 000 mi ( S O 000 k... m ) Lines Inspection The services shown in this schedule up to 48000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same I 289 Spark Plug Replacement" X. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+ 9. Air Cleaner Filter (SO 000 km) tttt I I...
... 42 45 48 I Item No. ~ __ ~~ ~ 6. TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First See Explanation of Schedulcd Maintenance Scrvice Following Schedules 1 and I1 Every 30 000 mi ( S O 000 k... m ) Lines Inspection The services shown in this schedule up to 48000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same I 289 Spark Plug Replacement" X. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+ 9. Air Cleaner Filter (SO 000 km) tttt I I...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Oil Change* Oil Filter Change* WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. At first and then every other oil change Every 7 ...
Engine Oil Change* Oil Filter Change* WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. At first and then every other oil change Every 7 ...
Owner's Manual
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Supercharger Oil Check (3.8L Code I engine only) 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement" 1 I 291 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First ~~ I MILES (000) 22.5 30 37.5 45 KILOMETERS (000) 12.5 I 25 I 37.5 I SO e I 62.5 I 75 Every 30 000 mi. (... Every 30 000 mi. (SO 000 k m ) 9. Cap & Lines Inspection** I 0 e I The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same intervals. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*?
Supercharger Oil Check (3.8L Code I engine only) 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement" 1 I 291 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First ~~ I MILES (000) 22.5 30 37.5 45 KILOMETERS (000) 12.5 I 25 I 37.5 I SO e I 62.5 I 75 Every 30 000 mi. (... Every 30 000 mi. (SO 000 k m ) 9. Cap & Lines Inspection** I 0 e I The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same intervals. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*?
Owner's Manual
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...-- Replace every 0 0 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more of vehicle useful life. urges that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of these conditions, changeboth the fluid...use your driving conditions. 1 1. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the spark plugs. Spark Plug Replacement* -- however. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of the fuel...
...-- Replace every 0 0 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more of vehicle useful life. urges that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of these conditions, changeboth the fluid...use your driving conditions. 1 1. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the spark plugs. Spark Plug Replacement* -- however. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of the fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Index for you or a service station attendant to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Check the engine coolant level in Section D. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they... are completed at the intervals specified to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.) WHAT TO DO Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if...
...Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Index for you or a service station attendant to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Check the engine coolant level in Section D. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they... are completed at the intervals specified to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.) WHAT TO DO Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if...