Owner's Manual
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WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer Division wheneverit ippears in this manual...first sold Canada, substitute the name "General Motorsof Canada Limited"for This manual includes latest information at @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii If you 're on road. P r No. 25632197 B First Edition at ... the right to make changes in owner can use it. I ' I GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name Skylarkare the registered trademarksof General...
WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer Division wheneverit ippears in this manual...first sold Canada, substitute the name "General Motorsof Canada Limited"for This manual includes latest information at @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii If you 're on road. P r No. 25632197 B First Edition at ... the right to make changes in owner can use it. I ' I GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name Skylarkare the registered trademarksof General...
Owner's Manual
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... apparently built first auto to the be this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. - "valve-in William C.'Durant was time to switch the horse and from Detroit to 1903. He knew the Buick as the nucleus a giant distribution system. That was the year the William C . ...to Flint. At the 1905New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40.On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908.. Thomas D. Buick, son of Carriage Co. Buick engineers developed the iv in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable...
... apparently built first auto to the be this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. - "valve-in William C.'Durant was time to switch the horse and from Detroit to 1903. He knew the Buick as the nucleus a giant distribution system. That was the year the William C . ...to Flint. At the 1905New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40.On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908.. Thomas D. Buick, son of Carriage Co. Buick engineers developed the iv in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable...
Owner's Manual
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... continue to be, premium American Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. motorcars with services that exceed customers' our expectations, throughout purchase, ownership, the service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks areMATURE. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the old buildings in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of the General Motors, Buick City a state-of 1985.
... continue to be, premium American Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. motorcars with services that exceed customers' our expectations, throughout purchase, ownership, the service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks areMATURE. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the old buildings in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of the General Motors, Buick City a state-of 1985.
Owner's Manual
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... restraint properly. is , it , child restraintin the front passenger seat. even when no child in it will go. We at front General Motors therefore recommend that you secure Before a forward-facing child restraint, always move the front passenger seatas far back as it . These restraints use ...the seat. to be sure to secure the child it will show that come with the infant restraint will have a label saying thatmeets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Or, secure thechild restraint in the rear seat. , Where to properly secure any child restraint in booklet, or both....
... restraint properly. is , it , child restraintin the front passenger seat. even when no child in it will go. We at front General Motors therefore recommend that you secure Before a forward-facing child restraint, always move the front passenger seatas far back as it . These restraints use ...the seat. to be sure to secure the child it will show that come with the infant restraint will have a label saying thatmeets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Or, secure thechild restraint in the rear seat. , Where to properly secure any child restraint in booklet, or both....
Owner's Manual
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If you do, you turn ignition key to ST2WT. Shift to PARK (P) only when your Buick is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go the key. of Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if ...your vehicle is if very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the way down your starter motor. 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your .shift Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart when you're already moving...
If you do, you turn ignition key to ST2WT. Shift to PARK (P) only when your Buick is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go the key. of Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if ...your vehicle is if very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the way down your starter motor. 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your .shift Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart when you're already moving...
Owner's Manual
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... with your vehicle. I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this manual that how to doit tells without damaging your starter motor. 2.
... with your vehicle. I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this manual that how to doit tells without damaging your starter motor. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... orice to drive safely. Windshield Washer Rem'ember that damaged wiper bladesLmay prevent you from the ice If wiper blades before using them until the motor cools. This can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. blades become damaged; Turn the band to the If your wipers...
... orice to drive safely. Windshield Washer Rem'ember that damaged wiper bladesLmay prevent you from the ice If wiper blades before using them until the motor cools. This can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. blades become damaged; Turn the band to the If your wipers...
Owner's Manual
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..., it has taken the drinker'to Police records show that almost half,of beer in every state todrink alcohol. by some 18,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person.whodrinks three 12-.ounce . gin , never drive after drinking. vehicle-related deaths have been asso4ated with ...the use (355 ml) bottles of all motor ...consume the alcohol. , In vehicle-related deaths :involve alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these deaths are the result ...
..., it has taken the drinker'to Police records show that almost half,of beer in every state todrink alcohol. by some 18,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person.whodrinks three 12-.ounce . gin , never drive after drinking. vehicle-related deaths have been asso4ated with ...the use (355 ml) bottles of all motor ...consume the alcohol. , In vehicle-related deaths :involve alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these deaths are the result ...
Owner's Manual
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... tells you the Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the Gross of the vehicle, all trunk. GVWR includes the The may properly carry. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT O N THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Don't carry more than lbs. (60 kg) in... heavy load, you axle. of and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. TOTAL KG LBS. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR MAX. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO...
... tells you the Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the Gross of the vehicle, all trunk. GVWR includes the The may properly carry. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT O N THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Don't carry more than lbs. (60 kg) in... heavy load, you axle. of and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. TOTAL KG LBS. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR MAX. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO...
Owner's Manual
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..., and reformulated gasolines may be affected. Don't it is determined that the NOTICE: cause of the condition is the type of failure. authorized Buick dealer service. for diagnosis to determine the I cause of fuels used, repairs may be available in your fuel system and also damage emission control... system performance may deteriorate plastic and rubber parts. If your vehicle if they Motors recommends that you use these gasolines If may fail a smog-check test. It can corrode use such metal parts in your comply with...
..., and reformulated gasolines may be affected. Don't it is determined that the NOTICE: cause of the condition is the type of failure. authorized Buick dealer service. for diagnosis to determine the I cause of fuels used, repairs may be available in your fuel system and also damage emission control... system performance may deteriorate plastic and rubber parts. If your vehicle if they Motors recommends that you use these gasolines If may fail a smog-check test. It can corrode use such metal parts in your comply with...
Owner's Manual
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... with your vehicle. in road characteristics and climate. While the tires available on passenger car tires. The grades are molded the sidewallsof most on General Motors'passenger cars and light trucks may no1 handle properly,and you could cause you mix tires of different sizes may depart significantly from the norm... driving habits, service practices and differences in the (This applies only to your compact spare, ' though. ! If you to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
... with your vehicle. in road characteristics and climate. While the tires available on passenger car tires. The grades are molded the sidewallsof most on General Motors'passenger cars and light trucks may no1 handle properly,and you could cause you mix tires of different sizes may depart significantly from the norm... driving habits, service practices and differences in the (This applies only to your compact spare, ' though. ! If you to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Owner's Manual
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..."Fuel" in making deliveries. may even need to decide which how in Part D. you go to your dealer your vehicle. We at General Motors want to work using genuine 7-3 If you anyone else drives the or vehicle. Or you Or Vehicle" in gbod working condition. But don't...see your keep your vehicle good schedule to decide which two schedulesis of all necessary repairs done before you have doneand when you your Buick dealer. This parttells you the maintenance services should schedule them. You will GM parts. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these ...
..."Fuel" in making deliveries. may even need to decide which how in Part D. you go to your dealer your vehicle. We at General Motors want to work using genuine 7-3 If you anyone else drives the or vehicle. Or you Or Vehicle" in gbod working condition. But don't...see your keep your vehicle good schedule to decide which two schedulesis of all necessary repairs done before you have doneand when you your Buick dealer. This parttells you the maintenance services should schedule them. You will GM parts. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these ...
Owner's Manual
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Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI, 48550 Refer to write if Buick, writeto: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in the dealer'sfacilities, equipment and personnel. Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are hard of hearing, or deaf, (...
Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI, 48550 Refer to write if Buick, writeto: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in the dealer'sfacilities, equipment and personnel. Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are hard of hearing, or deaf, (...
Owner's Manual
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...holidays. Roadside Assistance Our commitmentto Buick owners has always included ow superior service through network of Buick Premium Roadside Assistance: - Buick Premium Roadside As.sistance provides an extra measure convenience and security. Buick Motor Division is proudoffer Buick Roadside to Assistance to the...under the for emergency services. 8-4 For detailson Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner's manual. For needed assistance, the Buick Premium Roadside call 1-800-268-6800 for 36...
...holidays. Roadside Assistance Our commitmentto Buick owners has always included ow superior service through network of Buick Premium Roadside Assistance: - Buick Premium Roadside As.sistance provides an extra measure convenience and security. Buick Motor Division is proudoffer Buick Roadside to Assistance to the...under the for emergency services. 8-4 For detailson Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner's manual. For needed assistance, the Buick Premium Roadside call 1-800-268-6800 for 36...
Owner's Manual
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...of will rent vehicles to people under the A free one-way shuttle ride up to miles from Buick and its 3,000 dealers. If you are 21 provide Buick retail customers with your 1996 Buick new car warranty (36 month/36,000 miles 000 km), whichever occurs (60 Some state insurance ...regulations make it impractical to first), is Courtesy Transportation, a program which will reimburse you, up $3O/day, for any documented to Buick Motor Division, up ...
...of will rent vehicles to people under the A free one-way shuttle ride up to miles from Buick and its 3,000 dealers. If you are 21 provide Buick retail customers with your 1996 Buick new car warranty (36 month/36,000 miles 000 km), whichever occurs (60 Some state insurance ...regulations make it impractical to first), is Courtesy Transportation, a program which will reimburse you, up $3O/day, for any documented to Buick Motor Division, up ...
Owner's Manual
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Both Buick and your Buick dealer are completely satisfied with your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure describedearlier in this in program. There may not...AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This progrim may be available in arriving at a solution to discontinue itsparticipatiun, this sectiun is very successful. General Motors reserves theright to change eligibility limitations and/or to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle,United Warranty. GM Participation in resolving...
Both Buick and your Buick dealer are completely satisfied with your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure describedearlier in this in program. There may not...AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This progrim may be available in arriving at a solution to discontinue itsparticipatiun, this sectiun is very successful. General Motors reserves theright to change eligibility limitations and/or to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle,United Warranty. GM Participation in resolving...
Owner's Manual
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... LINE, but you may order a recall and remedy procedure should immediately inform National Highway Traffic the in individual problems between you and Buick. entire dispute resolution The a groupof vehicles, it fiids that a safety defect exists bound by that your vehicle has a defect which... you may If NHTSA receives similar complaints, may present their case to notifying General Motors. The arbitrator will be scheduled where eligible customers may open an it If accept or reject. NHTSA, U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become ...
... LINE, but you may order a recall and remedy procedure should immediately inform National Highway Traffic the in individual problems between you and Buick. entire dispute resolution The a groupof vehicles, it fiids that a safety defect exists bound by that your vehicle has a defect which... you may If NHTSA receives similar complaints, may present their case to notifying General Motors. The arbitrator will be scheduled where eligible customers may open an it If accept or reject. NHTSA, U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become ...
Owner's Manual
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... Limited of Canada Limited. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL'MOTORS 8-8 Hamilton Avenue Transport Canada Flint, MI 48550 Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2 In Canada, pleasecall us at 1-800-521-7300, or write...: has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada,in addition to notifying General Buick Motor Division You may write to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) like If you live Canada, and you believe that your vehicle in a situation this,...
... Limited of Canada Limited. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL'MOTORS 8-8 Hamilton Avenue Transport Canada Flint, MI 48550 Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2 In Canada, pleasecall us at 1-800-521-7300, or write...: has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada,in addition to notifying General Buick Motor Division You may write to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) like If you live Canada, and you believe that your vehicle in a situation this,...
Owner's Manual
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... technicians. Service and Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all are current and many past model General Motors vehicles. These are also useful for all chassis and body systems. They may to be usefulfor owners who wish to perform "do-...it-yourself" service. They are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for United States Canada ... 1-800-551-4123 1-800-668-5539 Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other ...
... technicians. Service and Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all are current and many past model General Motors vehicles. These are also useful for all chassis and body systems. They may to be usefulfor owners who wish to perform "do-...it-yourself" service. They are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for United States Canada ... 1-800-551-4123 1-800-668-5539 Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other ...