Owner's Manual
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... keys the inside, it . do it 's an easy target for riders or professional joy thieves -- Then take it impossible to leave your Buick has a numbertheft deterrent of features, we know that nothing we put oncan make it it with you can help. Remember tokeep your trunk or... Parking Lots If you park in Although your ignition key? the ~ Put your valuables in a lighted spot, close windows and lock your 'ignitionand transaxle. all the doors except the driver's. Always this. so don't do so Your steering wheel will your vehicle. your valuables outof sight. Lock the...
... keys the inside, it . do it 's an easy target for riders or professional joy thieves -- Then take it impossible to leave your Buick has a numbertheft deterrent of features, we know that nothing we put oncan make it it with you can help. Remember tokeep your trunk or... Parking Lots If you park in Although your ignition key? the ~ Put your valuables in a lighted spot, close windows and lock your 'ignitionand transaxle. all the doors except the driver's. Always this. so don't do so Your steering wheel will your vehicle. your valuables outof sight. Lock the...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
... position for driving. (E) Start: This key position starts your engine. It doesn't lock the steering "Off" if you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. in motion while the engine is (D) Run: This is hand. you inserted the key. ~ 77 E (C) Off: This position letsyou turn off . It's a theft deterrent feature...
... position for driving. (E) Start: This key position starts your engine. It doesn't lock the steering "Off" if you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. in motion while the engine is (D) Run: This is hand. you inserted the key. ~ 77 E (C) Off: This position letsyou turn off . It's a theft deterrent feature...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
... . NOTICE: Holding your key in any other position that's a safety feature. As soon as engine gets warm. NOTICE: Don't .try to shift "P" (Park) if your Buick is stopped. To start differently. You will cause your battery to moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. Starting Your Engine Engines start your L4 engine: 1. Shift to... digit your Vehicle of your starter motor. 2 . And the excessiveheat can damage your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification. To restart when you could damage the transaxle.
... . NOTICE: Holding your key in any other position that's a safety feature. As soon as engine gets warm. NOTICE: Don't .try to shift "P" (Park) if your Buick is stopped. To start differently. You will cause your battery to moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. Starting Your Engine Engines start your L4 engine: 1. Shift to... digit your Vehicle of your starter motor. 2 . And the excessiveheat can damage your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification. To restart when you could damage the transaxle.
Owner's Manual
Page 83
... you start your engine because your vehicle can giveyou the best advice for your lever. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. Automatic Transaxle NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord asit was tdore to keep the coolant heater plugged in the... area where you'll be damaged. ~~ ~ There are several different positions for that you contacta Buick dealer in ? The dealer can 't move easily. shift P (Park) This locks your front wheels. you don't, it away from moving engine parts...
... you start your engine because your vehicle can giveyou the best advice for your lever. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. Automatic Transaxle NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord asit was tdore to keep the coolant heater plugged in the... area where you'll be damaged. ~~ ~ There are several different positions for that you contacta Buick dealer in ? The dealer can 't move easily. shift P (Park) This locks your front wheels. you don't, it away from moving engine parts...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
... cannot shift out of "P' (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - You have to ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is To rock your transaxle. I ~ -.1 z ; 1 ; ' . is moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Also, ...snow, to fully apply your regular brake before you wish. (Press the shift lever button before "P" starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Use this gear to "R" only after your vehicle is in (Park) range before moving forward could damage your ...
... cannot shift out of "P' (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - You have to ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is To rock your transaxle. I ~ -.1 z ; 1 ; ' . is moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Also, ...snow, to fully apply your regular brake before you wish. (Press the shift lever button before "P" starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Use this gear to "R" only after your vehicle is in (Park) range before moving forward could damage your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
...Damage to next gear and have this .position.is less shifting between gears - When driving on hilly, winding roads - When going down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of @: - I 0 NOTICE: I Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph ...(56 km/h) or more power for passing, and you're: - 0 @ (Automatic Overdrive) If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this position isfor normal driving,at all the way down ; - Going about halfway down . You'll shift down a steep hill 83...
...Damage to next gear and have this .position.is less shifting between gears - When driving on hilly, winding roads - When going down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of @: - I 0 NOTICE: I Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph ...(56 km/h) or more power for passing, and you're: - 0 @ (Automatic Overdrive) If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this position isfor normal driving,at all the way down ; - Going about halfway down . You'll shift down a steep hill 83...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... into "2" unless you are going uphill, don't hold your vehicle to use your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could damage your transaxle. selector lever is going slowly enough. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to... in "2" (Second Gear)for more than5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over55 rnph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. This might happen if you stop when going slower than "2."You can...
... into "2" unless you are going uphill, don't hold your vehicle to use your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could damage your transaxle. selector lever is going slowly enough. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to... in "2" (Second Gear)for more than5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over55 rnph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. This might happen if you stop when going slower than "2."You can...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... shift into "P" (Park) properly before you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't locked fully into "P" (Park). move the shift lever away from the transaxle, you can pull theshift so lever 'out "P" (Park). When you leave the driver's seat. After T you can move the shift lever out of the transa... If you have you another vehicle push yours little uphill to pull the shift To lever outof "P" (Park). Then, if see "ShiftingInto 'P' (Park)" in the transaxle. You may put too much force on the parking pawl in the Index.
... shift into "P" (Park) properly before you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't locked fully into "P" (Park). move the shift lever away from the transaxle, you can pull theshift so lever 'out "P" (Park). When you leave the driver's seat. After T you can move the shift lever out of the transa... If you have you another vehicle push yours little uphill to pull the shift To lever outof "P" (Park). Then, if see "ShiftingInto 'P' (Park)" in the transaxle. You may put too much force on the parking pawl in the Index.
Owner's Manual
Page 91
... way into the gear you want . 5. Parking Over Things That Burn If you cannot shift out "P,' (Park), ease pressure qn of ccP" (Park) Your Buick hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to the drive gear tr you 89 you want . (Press the shift lever button before you can shift from" P ' (Park...
... way into the gear you want . 5. Parking Over Things That Burn If you cannot shift out "P,' (Park), ease pressure qn of ccP" (Park) Your Buick hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to the drive gear tr you 89 you want . (Press the shift lever button before you can shift from" P ' (Park...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... to know is this: let your own lane. Drive in your vehiclein good shape. Checkall fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. As you stay in your engine some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads...
... to know is this: let your own lane. Drive in your vehiclein good shape. Checkall fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. As you stay in your engine some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads...
Owner's Manual
Page 172
... including speed limit restrictions, havingto do with weight: do , here are forced to save wear on your vehicle wear in the of at Buick Motor Division, us 902 Customer Assistance Center, E. What's more, the Three important considerations have on your engine and other parts could be ...equipment that can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. engine, Your axle or other parts your vehicle. Load-pulling components such the engine, transaxle, as Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. There are all important. A good source for trailers (or no more than the ...
... including speed limit restrictions, havingto do with weight: do , here are forced to save wear on your vehicle wear in the of at Buick Motor Division, us 902 Customer Assistance Center, E. What's more, the Three important considerations have on your engine and other parts could be ...equipment that can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. engine, Your axle or other parts your vehicle. Load-pulling components such the engine, transaxle, as Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. There are all important. A good source for trailers (or no more than the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 175
... passed vehicle before you signal a turn , change . Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to be sure trailer the bulbs are seeing your engine and transaxle. This a can return to turn or lane change lanes or stop. Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you . If you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving...
... passed vehicle before you signal a turn , change . Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to be sure trailer the bulbs are seeing your engine and transaxle. This a can return to turn or lane change lanes or stop. Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you . If you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving...
Owner's Manual
Page 176
... regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Check periodically to review these is are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Have someone pick and store the chocks.
... regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Check periodically to review these is are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Have someone pick and store the chocks.
Owner's Manual
Page 181
... hood and locate the batteries. 179 This will avoid sparks and help save your radio! You could be covered by your warranty. 4. damaged. an "P,' automatic transaxle in (Park) or a manual transaxle in " N ' (Neutral). 3.
... hood and locate the batteries. 179 This will avoid sparks and help save your radio! You could be covered by your warranty. 4. damaged. an "P,' automatic transaxle in (Park) or a manual transaxle in " N ' (Neutral). 3.
Owner's Manual
Page 205
... help you get out when you're stuck, but you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is do need to be towed out, see If "Towing Your Buick" in gear. If that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you do . NOTICE: Spin'ning your wheels can... little as well the tires. you may need to be towed out. to spin your front wheels. Release the as too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you don't want to when your vehicle is stuck is in the Index. That will clear the area around your wheels. If...
... help you get out when you're stuck, but you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is do need to be towed out, see If "Towing Your Buick" in gear. If that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you do . NOTICE: Spin'ning your wheels can... little as well the tires. you may need to be towed out. to spin your front wheels. Release the as too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you don't want to when your vehicle is stuck is in the Index. That will clear the area around your wheels. If...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
...shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels to vehicle. and a section devoted its appearancecare. Part 6 includes: Service ...Fuel ...HoodRelease ...Engineoil ...Aircleaner ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...i ...Enginecoolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...BulbReplacement ...LoadingYourVehicle ...Tires ...Appearancecare ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...FusesandCircuitBreakers ...Capacities andSpecifications ... 229 230 232 239 247 248 251 Part 6 Service and Appearance Care I I Here you will fiid infomation about your Buick.
...shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels to vehicle. and a section devoted its appearancecare. Part 6 includes: Service ...Fuel ...HoodRelease ...Engineoil ...Aircleaner ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...i ...Enginecoolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...BulbReplacement ...LoadingYourVehicle ...Tires ...Appearancecare ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...FusesandCircuitBreakers ...Capacities andSpecifications ... 229 230 232 239 247 248 251 Part 6 Service and Appearance Care I I Here you will fiid infomation about your Buick.
Owner's Manual
Page 220
.... Always have this operation can a little difficult, may be sure follow all the instructions here, or you do it . Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid to level iswhen the engine oil is damagtng.engine fire. And,, dirt can damageyour... transaxle. Be sure to change your transaxle if fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index, How to Check Because this done at a dealership Service B'uick Department. If th,e.alr cleaner...
.... Always have this operation can a little difficult, may be sure follow all the instructions here, or you do it . Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid to level iswhen the engine oil is damagtng.engine fire. And,, dirt can damageyour... transaxle. Be sure to change your transaxle if fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index, How to Check Because this done at a dealership Service B'uick Department. If th,e.alr cleaner...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
...°F (lO°C), you have to drive longer. for quite a while. especially in "P" (Park). 0 Let the engine run at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you may have been driving: 0 0' Then. Then, position shift the lever in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. O 0 To get the right reading,the...
...°F (lO°C), you have to drive longer. for quite a while. especially in "P" (Park). 0 Let the engine run at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you may have been driving: 0 0' Then. Then, position shift the lever in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. O 0 To get the right reading,the...
Owner's Manual
Page 222
...other by than pint. Help.keep the proper engine temperature. push the dipstick back inall the way. 1 Engine Coolant The following explains your automatic transaxle. Let the warning lights work as the described under "How to ad coolant when it to -34°F (-37°C). Using a long-... fluid atthe dipstick hole to bring it is obtained; It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRON@-I11 or DEXRON@-IIEisnot covered by your Buick will: 0 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to the proper level. If you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-I11 or DEXRON@-IIE, because ...
...other by than pint. Help.keep the proper engine temperature. push the dipstick back inall the way. 1 Engine Coolant The following explains your automatic transaxle. Let the warning lights work as the described under "How to ad coolant when it to -34°F (-37°C). Using a long-... fluid atthe dipstick hole to bring it is obtained; It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRON@-I11 or DEXRON@-IIEisnot covered by your Buick will: 0 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to the proper level. If you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-I11 or DEXRON@-IIE, because ...
Owner's Manual
Page 256
... PCV Valve- Cooling System Capacity 13 quarts/l2.5 liters Crankcase CapacityOil change with filter change 4.5 quarts/4.25 liters Fuel Tank Capacity 15.2 gallons/57.5 liters Transaxle Capacity 4 quarts/3.8 liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers Air Filter-A974C Fuel Filter-
... PCV Valve- Cooling System Capacity 13 quarts/l2.5 liters Crankcase CapacityOil change with filter change 4.5 quarts/4.25 liters Fuel Tank Capacity 15.2 gallons/57.5 liters Transaxle Capacity 4 quarts/3.8 liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers Air Filter-A974C Fuel Filter-